Je cherche des infos sur un post que j'avais lu, mais je ne parviens pas à remettre la main dessus : J'aurai voulu avoir des infos sur un des plus grand tour du mondiste qui a visité une quantité de pays et qui est ce qu'on peut vraiment appeler un nomade puisqu'il est parti depuis des années et vit ainsi.
Il me semble que c'est un américain, qu'il a un site et j'aimerai avoir son nom et savoir s'il aurait fait des bouquins sur toutes ses pérégrinations...
Merci de votre aide !
Migosh
Quand nous saurons une bonne fois d'où nous venons et où nous allons, nous pourrons alors savoir où nous en sommes ! :) Pierre Dac
c'est vraiment interessant... dommage que je ne puisse pas t'aider plus
bonne recherche..
J-P
- Il est important de vivre ses rêves et, pour cela, oser prendre des risques.
- Dans l’impasse, quand toutes les tentatives pour trouver une solution semble épuisées, une alternative se présente d’elle-même.
Un allemand voyage depuis 42-43 ans à vélo. Il lui manquait encore quelques îles mais quand je l'ai rencontré (il y a deux ou trois ans), il disait qu'une fois visitées, il arrêtait ! Son nom est Heinz Stuck. Il a pas de site à proprement parler mais en tappant son nom sur google, y moyen d'avoir pas mal d'infos sur lui. Il a édité une belle brochure d'une trentaine de pages.
Quand au Suisse, c'est Claude Marthaler. Un phénomène ce gars, doté d'un charisme extraordinaire. J'ai eu la chance de le croiser à la frontière Maroc/Mauritanie, où il m'a permis de relativiser beaucoup de choses dans le voyage à vélo. Vraiment, c'est quelqu'un à rencontrer (son diaporama est superbe et très vivant car paroles en live). Il repart bientôt pour 1 an (je crois) pour les Pamirs, Tibet, Himalaya.
Mais perso, les deux gars qui m'ont le plus fasciné, c'est Bernard Magnouloux (livre génial et truffé d'humour) et Frederic Ferchaux. Ce dernier a un site très intéressant quoiqu'un peu brouillon ( http://fred.ferchaux.free.fr ) et surtout rempli de réflexions qui remettent le voyageur et le cyclo en particulier bien en place. Ces deux personnes ont pu garder leurs distances par rapport à la médiatisation et la reconnaissance de leur projets, et cela devient de plus en plus rare !
Effectivement, le record doit être détenu par Heinz Stücke qui voyage depuis 1960 et a parcouru plus de 400.000kms. Je l’ai vu il y a à peine 1 mois, il revenait de 6 mois de voyage en Australie, Asie du sud-est et Inde et il s’apprête à repartir au Groenland entre autre. Voici la carte de son parcours (carte-parcours-Heinz-Stücke.jpg) :impressionnant n’est ce pas ?. Un site Internet parmi d’autres où l’on parle de lui : http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/heinz/heinz.htm et celui-ci avec les photos et le texte en anglais de sa brochure:http://www.bikechina.com/ct-heinzstucke1z.html
Il vend cette brochure disponible en français ou en anglais d’où j’ai tiré la carte de son parcours, pour se la procurer il faut lui écrire à l’adresse indiquée dans le site de CCI :http://www.cci.asso.fr/Biblio/biblio3.htm.
Quant au Suisse Claude MARTHALER, son diaporama est effectivement super tout comme son bouquin : le chant des roues .
Dans les récits de voyages intéressants il y a aussi " Rossinante " de Bernard MAGNOULOUX qui a voyagé pas mal d’années à vélo. Et on peut citer aussi Françoise et Claude HERVE qui ont voyagé 14 ans autour du monde.
En matière d'américain et de tour du monde il y a Thomas Stevens. Il ne l'a fait qu'une seule fois, mais il était le premier et son vélo etait un grand bi. Google est ton ami pour plus d'infos ;-)
Comme le dit Olistan (salut Olivier, tu vas bien ?), le gars qui a fait plusieurs fois le tour du monde est allemand. C'est Heinz Stücke, http://bikechina.com/ct-heinzstucke1z.html Un gars extraordinaire que l'on écouterait parler pendant des heures.
Olivier, tu crois vraiment qu'il s'arretera un jour de tourner... Moi je crois qu'il ne le fera que contraint, par la santé par exemple. Je ne le vois pas s'arreter après 45 ans de voyage.
Claude Marthaler, un seul tour, mais quel tour ! et quel personage. Je garde une image particulièrement caractéristique de Claude à sa table au festival du voyage à vélo il y a trois ans. Il vendait ses livres mais ne disposait pas de caisse pour ranger son argent qui s'accumulait sur la table et finissait par en tomber.... Le bretonsuisse, parmi nous sur VF depuis peu nous racontait récement sur un NG un anecdote de Claude crevant en descente parce qu'un de ces patins de freins frottait sur le pneu au freinage. Il connaissait le problème mais n'avait pas pris la peine de le régler. Sacré Claude ;-) Si vous avez l'occasion de voir son diaporama, c'est à ne pas rater. Quel charisme !
Bernard Magnouloux, j'ai pensé à lui en Turquie quand j'ai cassé mon porte sacoche et qu'il a fallut le ressouder. Bernard est parti faire le tour du monde sur un vélo pourri.... Parce que chaque fois qu'il avait eu des problèmes mécaniques, il avait fait de chouette rencontres. Avec son vieux vélo, il n'a manqué ni de problèmes mécaniques, ni de encontres. Son livre auto-édité est à lire aussi absolument. Bernard roulait aussi avec à la place de sa sacoche de guidon, un pot de terre dans lequel il cultivait des radis... pour toujours disposer de légumes frais.
Parmis les grands voyageurs il faut aussi siter Serge Leret qui poste parfois ici sous le nom de Leret... Son livre est à mourir de rie pour ceux qui aiment le jeux de mots. Serge est le seul de ceux que je site ici que je n'ai jamais renconté... Mais ça viendra ;-)
J'avoue que j'ai aussi un petit faible pour le diaporama et le livre d'Olistan... Un tour du monde sans se presser
bon on s'éloigne de plus en plus de la question d'origine ;-)
Bon voyages à tous...
Arnaud
Site Voyages à vélo : cyclosite.be
Ce message, issu de l'agriculture biologique, a été rédigé avec des électrons recyclés. En conséquence, il est possible que des fautes d'orthographes s'y soient malencontreusement glissées.
Claude Marthaler, un seul tour, mais quel tour ! et quel personage.
Claude avait déjà fait un tour de 18 mois avant de son voyage de 7 ans. Mais de celui-là, il n'en parle pas et le garde pour lui ? Heinz Stuck avait déjà fait le tour de la méditérannée (et dans les années 50, ce n'était pas rien) avant son voyage qui n'en finit pas. De toute façon, je crois qu'il ne faut pas se focaliser sur la notion "tour du monde" qui ne signifie absolument rien mais avant tout de l'enrichissement personnel que l'on en retire et du bonheur que l'on partage.
P.S.: pour Cyclosite; mais oui Arnaud, je vais bien. Je travaille à Madrid pour le moment avant de revenir en Belgique et repartir pour le Laos.
J'aimerai partir cette été une semaine pour faire du vélo aux états Unis avec un organisme qui se charge de créer des parcours et de réserver les hôtels.…
Nous sommes deux cyclistes qui rouleront sur le blue ridge parkway au début juin 2010 sur nos vélos de route. Notre point de départ est un terrain de camping,…
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
