How to plan a vacation on the French Riviera effectively?
Today, a few words about planning vacations on the French Riviera. Methods to ensure that your long-awaited vacation in the south of France meets your expectations as much as possible. And there's a lot to look forward to - as I often emphasize, there are countless attractions here, and it's actually quite difficult to navigate through them. F [...]
Fournil Zielinska, or Fat Thursday à la Niçoise !
Hello! Today's episode is very tasty - Polish Fat Thursday is a perfect opportunity to finally visit our compatriot - Dominika Zielinska - whose delicious bread and other baked goods enjoy quite a bit of fame on the French Riviera. Together with Aleksandra, we visited the atmospheric establishment under the sign of "Fournil Zielinska" to conv [...]
Gravel Stajvelo Roca – options and customization
Hello! Today, I invite you to conclude the adventure with the Gravel Stajvelo Roca from Monaco. I discuss the experiences with this bike and present one of the personalized configurations - the brand offers such a service, making this model even more unique. It's a great opportunity to stand out from the crowd. And for me, a chance to explore [...]
Alps Maritime: Madone d’Utelle + Col de la Colmiane
Hello! Finally, the Alps! After a longer break, I am returning to areas farther away from the sea, but still close to it - the mountains exceeding 1500m in height are already free from snow, and the temperature up on the mountain is almost identical to that at the beach. It's a great time to explore these wild and almost completely forgotten [...]
Bikefitting 3D – How Does It Look, Is It Necessary, Is It Worth It?
Have you ever wondered why some cyclists seem to be perfectly in sync with their bikes? Why does their ride appear smooth and efficient while also being comfortable? The answer lies in a process known as 3D bike fitting, which ensures the perfect bike position, optimizing performance, joint health, and riding comfort. I was invited to a sessi [...]
Gravel StajVelo Roca for Ultra Duch Puszczy
Hello! Today, I invite you to a film describing the experience of riding on the exotic gravel bike from the Monacan brand Stajvelo! The Roca model performed very well during the marathon, although there are a few components in its configuration that I would gladly replace. How was the ride? Will I ride again? That's what this episode is all a [...]
Gravel on the French Riviera: Stajvelo Roca in l’Esterel
Hello! Today, I invite you on an eagerly awaited adventure for many of you - I finally ventured beyond the asphalt! The rented Stajvelo Roca from Monaco took me to the beautiful l'Esterel park, where - thanks to its wide tires - I explored new, stunning spots that were unfamiliar to me. It's been a while since I had so much fun, although the [...]
Monaco – What does it look like a week before the F1 Grand Prix?
Bonjour! Today, I invite you on a short tour of Monaco, which is fully prepared for the famous Formula 1 race one week before it. What does the famous track look like? How long do the preparations take? Can you watch the race for free? I answer these questions and a few others in this episode! Thank you for your attention, See you soon! Best [...]
Picking up my bike for the Ultra Duch Puszczy: Gravel 220km :)
Today, I invite you to join me as I pick up my bike for the Ultra Duch Puszczy - a cycling event in Podlasie, organized by Tobiasz Jankowski. I have a very close relationship with Tobiasz, which was established right at the beginning of the pandemic events. I'm picking up the bike at the manufacturer's headquarters - www.stajvelo.com - a bra [...]
Cycling holidays // French Riviera // 3 key advantages of the region.
Bonjour! I invite you to a brief summary of the advantages of the French Riviera as a place for active cycling holidays. I often discuss this topic in my longer recordings, and it's time to bring it to the surface :) The season is already in full swing, the number of visitors is increasing, but not everyone has decided what to do with a few f [...]
Gas-powered cycling: Col de Turini + Drap Rallye 2023
Bonjour! What a day it was! The plans from the beginning were ambitious - 140km and 3500 meters of elevation gain... but something went wrong from the very start... although in line with the cap that I - unknowingly - chose perfectly for this day. Ride Fast! At the selected starting point - the parking lot in Drap - I had to modify my morning [...]
Lazurowe Visit: Mateusz and Ola at Gorbio and Col de la Madone.
Hello! Today I invite you on a short trip with another one of our guests! This time we were visited by Mateusz Machalski, whom we have known from Warsaw for a long time. Mateusz is a graphic designer, branding expert, lecturer, and a curious world traveler. Unfortunately, unexpected bad weather on the Madone prevented us from having a longer [...]
Cycling Easter: Gorges du Cians // French Riviera
Bonjour! The tourist season is in full swing - we have cycling guests practically every day on the French Riviera. Tomek - https://www.instagram.com/tsapeta/ - flew to us from Krakow. And even though he has seen a lot in his life, the French Riviera has moved his heart :) On Easter Sunday, we took the Krakow resident to Gorges du Cians - one [...]
1000km by bike in 6 days – Waldas (Adam): The limitations are in your head!
Bonjour! A few days ago, I received a message from "Lazurower" on Instagram: "Krzyśku, I'm coming to you from Germany, let's meet in the area on Tuesday." Somewhat surprised, I agreed to the invitation. Finally, we met on Thursday at the famous Casino in no less famous Monaco. The guest - a traveler turned out to be Adam, better known as Wald [...]
French Riviera Like a Local – discover the Côte d’Azur!
Hi there! Today, I invite you on a short visit to the "ID Weekend" fair in Nice, where all the tourist and culinary attractions of this beautiful region, as well as some neighboring ones, were presented. Several other countries also exhibited, showcasing their own attractions to visitors. Aleksandra couldn't miss the event, having just finish [...]
Romantic Cycling: French Wines from Château de Bellet
Hello! Today I invite you to join me on a journey to another French winery. This time, along with a group of friends, we visited Château de Bellet - https://www.chateaudebellet.com/ - to taste the local delicacies. Interesting location, great company, and beautiful weather - what more could you ask for? :) Please follow Aleksandra's profile f [...]
Cycling clothing from Cafe du Cycliste: First 2023 releases + small changes to the bike.
Today a brief visit to Cafe du Cycliste, where you can already see the first new clothing items for the 2023 season. The dominant color scheme is an interesting feature, and worth noting are also the new, often unconventional solutions, for which the French brand is well known. Finally, based mainly on your suggestions, I am making some subtl [...]
Top Cycling Route of the French Riviera: Gorges du Cians!
Cześć! The Maritime Alps are once again accessible! The calendar spring has brought truly pleasant cycling temperatures to the French Riviera, allowing for short trips to higher mountain areas! Maja and Piotr took advantage of this and I took them on one of the most beautiful routes of the French Riviera! During a beautiful, sunny day, we cov [...]
LB le Chocolat – Cycling Visit to the Land of Chocolate!
Cześć! Today, along with your favorite Aleksandra, we invite you on a delicious trip to LB le Chocolat - a tiny chocolate factory located in the town of Mougins on the western part of the French Riviera. We take a closer look at the company headquarters, the process of producing wonderful treats - just perfect on the first day of spring and o [...]
Paris – Nice 2023: Report from the Finish!
Behind us are the first Cycling Holidays under the MJ Pro Tour patronage - organized during the Paris - Nice race and planned in such a way that the participants could witness its finish with their own eyes. After Saturday's ride as part of the amateur edition of the competition, we're ending Sunday and the entire trip by cheering on the fini [...]
Paris – Nice Challenge 2023: Amateur Bike Ride
Bonjour! A detailed report from my participation in the accompanying event of the Race to the Sun, or the popular Paris-Nice race, which took place from March 5th to 12th in France. For the last 3 days, cyclists descend to the French Riviera to decide the fate of the competition. On the eve of the end of the professional race, there is a chan [...]
Romantic Cycling: Fête des Violettes – Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Bonjour! Today, I invite you to join me on a report of a spontaneous Sunday bike trip to Tourrettes-sur-Loup, where on March 5th the annual Violet Festival - Fete des Violettes was held. I have already shown the town located near Vence during a film about the local railway, but it's worth knowing that its main symbol is the violet, from which [...]
Cycling in Nice: Mont Boron + Coco Beach!
Hello! After an atypical week without much sunshine, the blue skies and strong spring temperatures have returned to the French Riviera! It's high time to visit some more great places by bike! Today, I'm taking you on a local tour of the eastern part of Nice, which can be done both on two wheels - classic or electric, as well as on foot or wit [...]
Menton – an alternative base for a Cyclist with Family.
Bonjour! Today, a short response to a comment from one of the viewers who, encouraged by my videos, took his family - including children - on a cycling trip to Nice and was somewhat disappointed. It turned out that the capital of the French Riviera is not entirely friendly to school-aged youth - which I actually agree with. So, what is the al [...]
Ways to deal with creaks in your bike // MTB shoes on the road – comfort or noise?
Hi there! Today I just wanted to say a big thank you - to all of you who provided me with such a large and, as it turned out, very effective help in taming the creaks in my new-old Lazurower bike. The issue of worrying creaks coming from the vicinity of the bottom bracket, suggested by some of you, was well diagnosed by you - it turned out to [...]