At the Raids Gauloises in Borneo in 1994, he revolutionised the way teams approached adventure races such as the Eco-Challenge and Raid Gauloises by taking the bare minimum of equipment, including food and water, between checkpoints, and wearing shorts, a T-shirt and running shoes, and carrying a microscopic backpack. Previously competitors had competed in hiking and mountaineering gear and carried heavy bags throughout the event.
At the Raids Gauloises in Borneo in 1994, he transformed the way teams approached adventure races such as the Eco-Challenge and Raid Gauloises by taking the bare minimum of equipment, including sustenance and hydration between checkpoints, and wearing minimal attire consisting of shorts, a T-shirt, and running shoes, while carrying an extremely compact backpack. Previously competitors had competed in hiking and mountaineering gear and carried heavy luggage throughout the event.