Meet Gilles, who works in inside sales out of the Lévis head office. Gilles, as one could guess, is also one of the many employees who lives to ride his bike. He’s never far away from riding his bike, and while his season ebs and flows, he’s always racking up the Kilometers. Riding bikes is a full family affair for Gilles, who rides with his daugher as frequently as possible, while finding time to also ride with his son who rides for Premier Tech- Endo Lévis. Gilles also races masters in road and gravel for the same team, all while wrenching as a mechanic as well! Check out his picks from the HLC catalogue below, including the products he relies on for so many hours in the saddle.

Abus Helmets AirBreaker 2.0 - “Great Style, keeps you cool during your long ride during those hot summer days!” A popular pick amongst the road going HLC staff, especially for those who are looking for a quick gain in speed. Validated on the World Tour, but ready for any ride you’ll throw at it

Muc-Off  Drivetrain Degreaser -  “Best on the market bar none” Not much to add beyond that, but a mark of confidence given the amount of bikes that Gilles works on every year

Muc-Off Ludicrous chain lube -  A smooth, fast ride from the experts in chain lube and care. When getting the maximum performance is the utmost priority, giving your chain the Ludicrous treatment will make sure it spins clean and fast for as long as you need it

Northwave, Veloce Extreme - “Super stiff shoe, yet very comfortable I love them” One of the non-negotiables of spending a long time in the saddle is to make sure to have equipment and a bike that fits and keeps you comfortable. As one of the contact points between body and bike, bike shoes are a critical piece of equipment to make sure you not only get the highest level of performance, but stay comfortable and fresh for longer