J'adore ce forum, rien qu'en y lisant les post, on voyage déjà...
J'ai laissé deja plusieurs post et j'ai toujours eu des réponses sympas et riches en conseils, donc je reviens vers vous.
Cet été mon ami et moi partons en amoureux (et à vélo !) de la Rochelle et nous pensons descendre par la Côte jusqu'à San Sebastian. On a 4 semaines devant nous donc on prendra le temps de flâner et de profiter !
J'ai commencé à regarder l'itinéraire et après un tour sur le site af3v j'ai pu voir qu'il existait des voies vertes sur quasiment toute la longueur du trajet.
Je voulais donc avoir votre avis sur ce trajet et si vous aviez des conseils avisés sur les coins sympas à voir.
J'ai déjà des expériences de voyages à vélo, par contre mon ami ça sera sa première expérience donc on se dit que pour une première, il vaut mieux commencer tranquillement.
Il doit d'ailleurs investir dans une monture, et on a pensé à un VTT Giant, qui sont plutot solides, et ça nous permettra d'envisager des périples sur des terrains moins faciles.
Durant ces vacances, on va essentiellement faire du camping sauvage, mais on pense s'arrêter de temps en temps dans un camping pour faire un nettoyage complet ! ;)
J'attends avec impatience vos conseils et remarques !
Suis déjà à fond dans les préparations !!
Salut bien avant san sèbastien du cotè francais dans les landes exactement tu a port d'albret tres mignon avec des petits restos sympa tu pe faire le tour du lac aussi en velo a pied sa situe a soustons et j'ai repere un camping qui a l'air pas mal qui s'apelle l'airial j'habite pas tre loin je sui du pays basque aprè dit moi se que vs chercher a voir je vè essayer de t'aider a+
Merci pour ta réponse !
En fait je ne recherche rien en particulier, mais vu qu'à cette période la côté sera envahie par les touriste (j'en serai moi même une !) je voulais juste avoir des infos sur des endroits sympas et pas forcément très connus que des cyclos auraient pu découvrir en y passant (je suis de ceux qui pensent qu'on ne découvre jamais autant de choses que quand on est sur son vélo !!! ;) )
Un autre dilemme s'impose à nous. Mon ami doit investir dans un vélo pour ce petit périple (moi j'ai celui de mes précédentes rando) mais on bloque un peu sur le choix. J'ai fait pas mal de recherche ici sur la différence entre VTT et VTC et ce qui parait etre le mieux, mais on a quand meme du mal..
On se dit qu'un VTC serait plus pratique vu qu'on fera essentiellement du plat goudronné et facile, mais en même temps le côté 700 ça nous botte peu, surtout si on envisage de faire un tour sur des terrains moins faciles par la suite (j'ai toujours dans un coin de la tête mon rêve de TDM....).
Si qqun peut m'aider par quelques conseils que ce soit je suis preneuse !!
Bonne journée à tous !!
Moi je voyage déjà depuis mon bureau ... ;))
Loin de moi de vouloir faire de la pub. Mais ayant déjà commandé du matériel sur ce site (et vraiment sympa), je viens d'apprendre qu'il vend maintenant un modèle de vélo entièrement conçu pour nos "périples vélocipédiques". Peut-être trouveras-tu quelques éléments de réflexion utiles vu que tous les composants sont énumérés. Voici le lien : http://www.cyclo-randonnee.fr/achat/cat-velo-cyclo-randonnee-198.html
Moi aussi, j'ai programmé de faire la côte Atlantique, mais en plus court (Navarrenx 64 - Soulac 33 AR) donc je suivrai avec intérêt ton post.
Je vous souhaite de bons préparatifs et surtout bonne balade.
Gérard
Bonjour, sur le site cyclo-randonnée dans la rubrique " petites annonces" matériel d'occasion, toujours tu trouveras des cycles mis en vente , souvent du matériel récent, peu utilisé et parfaitement bien équipé pour les randonnées vélo ( cycle, accessoires, matériel nécessaire pour périples à vélo...) Bonnes recherches, bonnes balades.
Salut Alexduv je pense que le vtt c sympa position tout mais sur route c la mort par apport aux pneu le vtt et exellent en montagne ici comme chez nous.aprè moi j'ai vendu mon vtt pour achetè un vtc c exellent en plus sur piste cyclable c genial
petite info de derniere minute a san sèbastien il y a l'aquarium super jolie je c pas si vous aimè les poissons ou pas aprè san sè si vou vouler faire un pe la fete enorme je pe te le dire je sui pas loin voila pour les infos a+
Merci beaucoup !
Si on veut faire la fête dans le coin, on te fera signe !! ;)
Pour le vélo de ami, on a arrêté notre choix sur un Giant escape 3 équipé.
Comme ça on sera un couple de giant sur la route !!
On espère qu'il tiendra la route. De toute façon on va le tester avant par un ou 2 week end de balades pour éventuellement régler quelques détails..
bonsoir
une belle descente pour amoureux
j'ai déja fait cette balade que de la piste cyclable enfin presque...
LA Rochelle Royan tu dois connaitre, la petite route par les marais jusqu'a
MARENNES puis la piste vers ROYAN , le BAC et à vous la descente vers le CAP FERRET
la 2 solutions: la traversée en bateau pour ARCACHON ou le tour du bassin plus long mais une belle balade
la déscente vers La Cote Basque que de la piste un passage un peu galere vers TARNOs
et Bayonne mais bon il faut bien revenir à la civilisation...
de Biarritz vers Hendaye je passe par les terres; Arcangues st Pee sur Nivelle St Jean de Luz prendre la route cotière par Ciboure et vous arrivez à Hendaye.
du monde oui mais c'est une piste cyclable ...faire gaffe aux sorties de camping les mamans avec les landeaux ça papotte...et les gamins avec leurs vélos il ne font pas trop attention mais il vaut mieux cette jeunesse que les fous du volant..
pour le Dodo les campings sont nombreux mais chers très chers
une combine : se renseigner sur les campings qui font des prix aux pelerins et dire que l'on va à Compostelle ...limitte mais bon avec nos vélos nous aussi on passe pour des marginaux...
il y a aussi une auberge de jeunesse à Anglet et une à Biarritz
pour le velo un bon VTC suffit regarde mon annonce sur le Bon Coin
pour le retour tu peux toujours prendre le train via Bordeaux
pour faire la fete tu peux faire confiance aux Basques..
bonne route les jeunes
Gérard
Merci beaucoup pour cette réponse !
On a commencé à revoir un peu l'itinéraire : on se demande si on ne va pas partir de Poitiers directement à vélo (on y habite), descendre sur Sarlat (où nous avons de la famille) en Dordogne, puis rejoindre la côte (via Blaye). ça nous ferait une belle balade et la charente et la Dordogne, ça met en jambes !! ;)
On compte faire le tour du bassin d'Arcachon parcequ'effectivement ça s'annonce être une belle balade !
Et pour le reste on veut juste profiter, s'arrêter où bon nous semble et profiter des endroits agréables.
On compte bien faire un peu de camping sauvage, dans la mesure du possible, et demander aux habitants de nous prêter un bout de terrain pour notre tente. J'ai lu un post disant que dans cette région il y avait pas mal de maisons forestières accueillante pour les cyclo campeurs.. on verra sur le moment !! c'est ça aussi le plaisir de ce genre de voyage : il ne faut pas trop prévoir et laisser place au hasard et à la rencontre !
Merci pour vos conseils avisés !
On a hate d'y être..
Ton voyage donne vraiment envie, d'autant plus que je suis, comme ton homme, un débutant du cyclotourisme! Cela fait un an que tu as pris la route, comment ça s'est passé finalement? Vous avez pu trouver les itinéraires que vous vouliez, les accommodations nécessaires?
J'aimerais faire ce voyage cet été, plus large même, de Quimper à Hendaye (bon début?). Je recherche désespérement des cartes indiquant les voies vertes, les pistes cyclables ou autres. Sur AF3V j'au vu que la côte Atlantique était équipée, mais avec des bouts en projets, que j'ai du mal à identifier.
Saurais-tu m'indiquer où me procurer des cartes fiables des itinéraires pouvant être empruntés en vélo, aussi bien sur la côte qu'ailleurs (si j'ai des envies changeantes, ça peut toujours servir!)
Sinon, vous avez pris un Escape 3W, penses-tu qu'un Riverside 3 est à la hauteur pour ce genre de voyage?
Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August!
Virginie
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires.
I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time).
I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral.
I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough?
And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
After testing it for three years across various modes of transport, I’m sharing this video of a bike packing case. It’s made from recycled cardboard and shrink-wrapped, with adjustable thickness and added bubble wrap depending on the level of protection you want.
Installing spacers at the fork and chainstays makes the packaging compact. With the fifteen-odd euros for shrink-wrapping at the airport, this case travels really well.
https://youtu.be/_GDJi-GqmkM
- Low bulk (1.10m x 0.70m x 0.25m for a large frame), it fits vertically in train luggage compartments and the total dimensions (x+y+z) don’t exceed 2.40m.
- Two carrying solutions for public transport and easy handling by airport staff (no more tears in the cardboard from openings).
- Discreet packaging when dealing with bus drivers and train conductors, as it looks like an ordinary parcel.
- No need to return to the starting point to retrieve the case from your outbound trip, which you’d otherwise have to store somewhere, or deal with a bulky cover to pack in your panniers.
- You can still check tire pressure through the plastic film without damaging the packaging too much.
Drawbacks: Around 3 hours for this lengthy and meticulous process—removing the wheels, pedals, handlebars, and derailleur without misaligning them, then securing all components to the frame.
If you get a chance to test it, send me your feedback for future improvements.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam.
My question is about getting back to Nantes.
Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences.
I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes.
By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains.
We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance!
Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m planning to ride the Dutch section of the EuroVelo 19, from Maastricht to Rotterdam.
Since it’s too complicated to bring my bike on the train, I’m looking to rent one locally.
I’d love any tips or bike rental shop recommendations—I’m struggling to find options even in Rotterdam.
The plan is to rent in Rotterdam, take the train to Maastricht with the bike, then cycle back to Rotterdam.
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
Nath
I’m planning to build a new touring bike.
I want to prioritize lightness.
That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads.
The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper.
I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork.
Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm.
It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring.
And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear.
More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.
It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.
One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.
We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.
Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
Hi there, we’re a group of 4 cyclists looking to get from Treviso in Italy to Munich with our 4 non-folding bikes. It seems complicated! Are there any solutions? Thanks so much.
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed
story being posted online soon
1100 km in 11 days
beautiful and varied regions
Hi there, we’re planning a Munich to Venice bike trip at the end of June 2026. Getting back from Venice to Toulouse by train with 4 bikes isn’t straightforward. What return options have others who’ve done this trip chosen? Any tips or great deals would be much appreciated. Thanks a bunch! !
Hi everyone,
Happy owner of a Pegasus Estremo bike with a Rohloff hub, which is giving me trouble with the SF11-NCX-FT-E-LITE 700C TS 300/0 fork (serial number TD01329060). It’s starting to show its age, and I’d like to repair it to extend the life of my beloved bike.
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has done this route recently or has reliable info.
Does the track exist, and most importantly, is there sand (for biking)?
Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena
vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
Hi there,
New to bike touring,
I’d love to start with a section of the Via Rhona to explore and share (route to be decided).
Looking forward to exchanging tips!
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
A big thank you to Lazarou for all the info you share in this forum!
I'm passionate about Morocco, which I cycled through back in 2009.
Last year, my wife and I explored the High Atlas by tandem. Completely smitten, we're heading back in April (Anti Atlas) and May (High and Middle Atlas), still on our tandem.
Do you have any info on the track between Amezri and Ali Ait Nito? Are the river crossings in the Tessaout still there? It's not easy to navigate with a loaded tandem... especially if the river level is high due to this year's heavy snowmelt!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes
Here are his travels
Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné
Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way
Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place
Rural and quite peaceful
A road cycling route created by Serge B...
First of all... happy New Year! Wishing you great roads in 2017!
I’ve been traveling for a few years now with a high-quality mountain bike, but it’s equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. I live (pedal) with the constant worry of a breakdown (leak, air bubble, heat causing the fluid to...). My bike mechanic tells me it’s impossible to switch them out for V-brakes.
What do you all think? Am I taking a big risk continuing (alone) with these brakes? Thanks in advance for your great tips!
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025.
It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border.
We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
Hi there,
I’m planning the route to cycle from Lille to Nordkapp with my partner.
Duration: 3 months, from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
In the attached details below, I need to add some "non-riding" days (rest days, basically).
So I’m looking to "shorten" the trip by taking ferries or trains for some stretches. Which areas could I skip?
Thanks in advance for your great tips.
Have a good evening.
https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/collection/4023980/-lille-cap-nord-1er-mai-au-31-juillet-2026?ref=collection
I’m planning to bike back from Poland this summer. Does anyone know a way to ship it there without having to take it apart? Otherwise, it’s a real hassle to fine-tune all the settings before departure!
Thanks in advance.
Hi, has anyone recently bought Primus or Butagaz gas, possibly puncture-style, in Dubrovnik or the surrounding area? Same question for Albania... thanks. aichatou
