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Wahoo Fitness Review: Innovation, Quality & Service

by Olivier Salmon | 18 April 2025 | Gear, Reviews | 0 Comments

Discover how Wahoo Fitness stands out with indoor trainers, bike computers, and top-tier customer support—plus what could still improve in 2025.

Paris-Roubaix: History, Heroes, and Hell of the North Glory

by Olivier Salmon | 13 April 2025 | Pro Races, Reflection | 0 Comments

Explore the brutal beauty of Paris-Roubaix—from legendary moments to modern tech and rare Tour de France winners who conquered the Hell of the North.

Dorney Lake Duathlon 2025: A Mistake-Filled Age Group Win

by Olivier Salmon | 10 April 2025 | Events, Reviews | 0 Comments

Last-minute entry, new gear mistakes, a wrong turn—and still an age group win. A brutally honest race report from the Dorney Lake Duathlon 2025.

Reading Half 2025: Free Bib, Fast Finish, Call Me Malcolm

Mar 25, 2025 | Events, Reviews

In short, I ran the Reading half marathon. There was a WhatsApp message.It said Reading Half Marathon.It also said free bib.I like free things.I thought, why not?I didn’t reply.A few days later I was with a customer.On a cruise ship tour.He said, “I’m doing the...

LEJOG Cycling Guide: Tips, Records & Route Highlights

Mar 14, 2025 | Bucket List, Reflection

Embarking on the Land’s End to John o’ Groats (LEJOG) cycling challenge is a journey that traverses the length of the United Kingdom, offering cyclists an unparalleled experience of the country’s diverse landscapes and rich history. This iconic route, stretching...

Affordable Viewing Options and Celebrating Pogačar’s Strade Bianche Triumphs

Mar 10, 2025 | Pro Races, Reflection

I could have predicted a third win of the Strade Bianche for Tadej Pogačar. But as Eurosport has ceased on Discovery Plus at an affordable price, I've stopped watching cycling and lost interest in classics. Now, I couldn't have predicted the drama: his fall, and the...

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Through the Lens of a Triathlete: When One Image Tells the Whole Story

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Amateur triathlete | From sprint to IronMan. Training insights, gear reviews & race recaps
Let’s get faster together

Third time on the Wahoo. Doesn’t help that the b

My name is Olivier. A while ago, everyone was aski

In short. I have a family. I have a job. I train.

We got hit by a car. Now it has a broken wheel, a

In times like these, you appreciate free apps. MyW

One fractured clavicle. One (maybe) broken wrist. $One fractured clavicle. One (maybe) broken wrist. One determined triathlete. Zero shame. Showers hit differently when both limbs are on the bench. In short, I had a shower. #triathlonlife #castlife #brokenbutnotbeaten #showerchallenge #onehandedlife #arminacast #recoverymode #athleteinjury #injuredtriathlete #wagamamaheals #upbeatjuice #limboprotection #injurystory #ironmanmindset #brefstyle #inshort #resilience$

April started on fire. IronMan prep. Dorney Duathl

In short, my wife is giving me hints. And it’s n

Three weeks since my hit and run and recovery has

Anyway. I ran the London Marathon. Aimed sub 3. Cr

Back in 2010, I quit volleyball because it was too

How many triathlons can you do in a weekend? …

I’m a triathlete. We talk about watts, FTP, hear $I’m a triathlete. We talk about watts, FTP, heart rate zones. We don’t talk about injuries. One of my club mates got hit. By a cyclist. He was running. Ended up in a pool of blood. Broken shoulder. Stitches in the head. I wished him a speedy recovery. A few weeks later… It was my turn. Got hit by a car. No blood. Broken clavicle. Maybe the wrist too. He can’t use his right hand. I’m competitive. I did better. I can’t use my right and left hand. Today, we met for lunch. Two athletes. Four arms. Zero functioning ones. Matching slings. Matching pain. We laughed. A lot. We took this photo. In short, I had lunch with a friend. #triathletelife #injuredtriathlete #triathlontraining #cyclingaccident #runnerlife #comebackstronger #claviclefracture #ironmantraining #athletementality #triathleteproblems #lunchwithafriend #recoverymode #nevernottraining #triathloncommunity #comebackseason #matchingslings #triathlonbanter$

In short. I watched Billy Monger do Kona. Billy M

Looking back at what could be my only race of the $Looking back at what could be my only race of the 2025 season. Two solid runs. A taste on the new bike. And a first place in age group. … How do you kill time when injured and unable to train? … #plantbasedtriathlete #fracturedclavicle #injury #duathlon #scottplasma$

In short. I made an action figure with AI. I saw o

Sunday, recovery ride. A roundabout. A car. A cras $Sunday, recovery ride. A roundabout. A car. A crash. The driver stopped. Got out. Then left… Said they needed to move the car. Never came back. A lovely couple helped me and my bike. He was a butcher. I’m vegan. Life’s got jokes. Hospital. X-ray. Result: broken shoulder. 4 to 6 weeks off. Not ideal. In short, we got hit by a car. #triathlonlife #trekmadone #cyclingaccident #hitandrun #recoveryridegonewrong #shoulderfracture #veganathlete #thankyoustrangers #comebackstronger #athletelife #fromhero2zero #recoverymode #triathleteinjury #crash$

In short. Saturday, I took out the new TT bike. We $In short. Saturday, I took out the new TT bike. Well… I rode it once the day before. Standard duathlon at Dorney Lake. Run: solid. Bike: a bit meh. Result: 1st in my age group. I was happy. Sunday, recovery ride. A roundabout. A car. A crash. The driver stopped. Got out. Then left… Said they needed to move the car. Never came back. A lovely couple helped me and my bike. He was a butcher. I’m vegan. Life’s got jokes. Hospital. X-ray. Result: broken shoulder. 4 to 6 weeks off. Not ideal. In short, my weekend went from high to low. #duathlon #triathlonlife #raceweekend #ttbike #firstplace #weekendhighs #cyclingaccident #hitandrun #recoveryridegonewrong #shoulderfracture #veganathlete #thankyoustrangers #comebackstronger #athletelife #fromhero2zero #brefstyle #recoverymode #triathleteinjury #medalmonday$

Typical me. Bought a superbike last year… and di

Reading Half Marathon Recap … I queued forever f

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