sponsors
Julien treated himself to the adventure bike of his dreams to ride across the Americas. Designed and built around the Rohloff hub, the Prospector quickly became his ideal partner. When we left France, they were definitely sponsors we never expected! And yet, after 8 months on the road and a few conversations with Dan (the founder), we received a brand-new bike for Marie-Liesse and new racks to fine-tune our setup.
This brand strangely echoes our own story. Julien's first ultra-distance finish was in Nice (Mandelieu-la-Napoule) at the Race Across France, with Marie-Liesse cheering as a spectator. That's exactly where the first Café du Cycliste store is. And it doesn't stop there: our first ride of more than 50 km together was in Bédoin, at the Rookies' Mont Ventoustes event. Another wink of fate, since Café du Cycliste opened its second store there. Faced with all these signs, we decided to team up with this great French brand. A no-brainer for this bikepacking trip across the American continent.
When we discovered this agency's values, we decided to get in touch. "We banish routine […] by always putting people at the heart of the conversation." So, discreetly but with endless kindness, the whole team helped us gain in comfort. Because sitting in a Helinox chair isn't just a pleasure, it's a need; warming up with our Buff neck gaiters is a necessity; and drinking good cold water thanks to Hydro Flask is a priceless comfort. In short, thank you for making us the pampered adventurers we dreamed of being.
Efficient and dynamic, the GoByAva team adopted us in a flash! One of the very first sponsors of our adventure, we owe them a lot. An insurer that's always there when we need it, thanks to a super responsive WhatsApp line! They reply as fast as our parents, and believe us, that's hard to beat.
Stoots is the French headlamp brand we dreamed of working with… and now it's official! After more than a year on the road, the end of our days is brighter than ever. Our wild camps are more comfortable: super powerful white light or red light to stay discreet, long battery life to travel with peace of mind, and waterproofing that lets us face the rain without stress. In short, more peace of mind for more fun!
A huge thank you to all these brands that trust us. Feeling that our work resonates with our community and with other creators means the world to us. Some sponsors joined us even before our trip began, and others came on board along the way. So if you'd also like to be part of our adventure, you can support us here or contact us right there!