bonjour , j'ai comme projet de me rendre en bourgogne cet été , je pense au mois d'août.
l'objectif est de parcourir 350 kilomètre s en velo avec mon chien qui sera dans une remorque à vélo, ( que j'ai déjà mais qu'il faut améliorer et adapter).
Pour le moment mon projet se prépare doucement mais j'ai deux mois encore pour le peaufiner.
pour le moment j'en suis à l'élaboration des étapes
de Marne la Vallée à Sens soit 95 km en 6h45
de Sens à Soulagny, commune de Sarry soit 94 km en 6h44
de Soulagny à Arcenant 97 km en 6h55
de Arcenant à Dijon 31 km en 2h13
Evidement , ces données sont des approximatifs
je souhaite partir avec mon chien un Akita de 10 ans , en pleine forme mais qui ne marchera pas il sera en remorque . je pense partir en vélo et faire le retour en train car pas assez de jours de vacances , c'est une première pour moi en vélo mais je suis un peu aventurier et j'ai l'habitude de voyager dans des conditions spartiates.
je pense pour le moment descendre en 4 jours , est ce que c vous parait possible , je suis pas grand sportif mais hyper motivé donc çà compense.
L'idee est d'alternée bivouac sous tente et camping tous les deux jours histoire de prendre soin de moi !!!
je serais en parfaite autonomie , comme le chien est pas gros mangeur et le pilote non plus, je gagne sur le poids de la bouffe.
j'attends , vos idées , vos conseils vos remarques pour mieux préparer ce projet.
Quatre jours pour ce trajet ça le fait , mais sans la remorque et sans le chien, c'est gros et lourd un akita! Tu as du prendre le kilométrage et les temps sur viamichelin, perso je pense qu'il sont optimiste mais que ça donne une bonne idée du parcourt (j'ai fait marne la vallée/Nevers en passant par Auxerre) j'avais l'iténéraire imprimé de viamichelin et finalement j'ai trouvé plus pratique la carte routière avec le parcourt tracé avec un feutre fluo . Pour une première laisse le chien à la maison ainsi que ta remorque et prend des sacoches (et des cartes).
merci pour ton éclairage. oui en effet c'est le tracer de via Michelin le défaut c'est qui ne dise pas la vitesse moyenne à laquelle ils vont. le chien pèse 28 kilos, j' ai une remorque ancienne assez balaise en volume mais hyper bien équilibré, je vais essayer de trouver un moyen pour la pesé a vide , je me rend pas bien compte, elle avec des roues neuves de 26 pouce , je voulais vous mettre une photo pour mieux vous rendre compte mais j'y arrive pas à la mettre sur le site. ( elle me parait pas très lourd) elle est prévu à l'heure actuelle avec un système d'attache petite boule sous la selle ) , voici comment je pensais charger le convoi, j'ai des sacoches sur le vélo uniquement à l'arrière, pour ms affaire perso et les croquettes mais pour 4 jours ça fait 2 kilo de bouffe a chien, pour moi 6 t shirts , 3 short, 1 paire de pompes, 1 serviette , un mini kit de réparation, , le chien sera dans sa caisse de transport avec un couvercle démontable. pour quand on roulera, A priori un compagnon de roue fera la route avec moi donc possibilité de se relayer pour tirer la "charrue". vu que je part 6 jours environs, le retour se fera en train , as tu des info sur ce moyen de rapatriement sachant qu'au retour je peux faire rapatrier la remorque par la sernam ( par exemple), dans la remorque tente décathlon de 4 kilos. plus 3 litre d'eau , je ne prévoit pas le transport de la bouffe , je verrai à chaque étape ce que je trouve.
il me m est pas possible de laisser le chien , étant seul chez moi , il va pas rester 4 jours seul à la maison et personne ne peux le garder à cette période , tarif des chenil hyper cher , et moyen tres limiter pour moi, je sors de 5 mois de chômage !!!
je vais tenter une simulation pour voir le poids de toute mon installation dans la semaine je pourrais vous donner un poids plus précis ,
sur la route comment voit on si les dénivelé sont importants?
j'ai lu sur divers forum que si la remorque est bien chargé et équilibrée , elle ne se sent pas plus que çà sauf dans les cotes évidement
Justement est il mieux de travaillé sur la fixation de la remorque sur tige de selle ou faut il que je travaille sur une modification pour que l'attache soit plus basse attaché au cadre au niveau de l'axe de roue arrière?
Je suis parti de Roissy en brie, mon trajet: Roissy / pont sur yonne (100km)/Auxerre (84km)/Chaumot (100km)/st honoré les bains (70km) / Mars sur allier(82km)/ une journée sur place à tourner dans les environs (100km) / Nevers (20km) train jusqu'a Paris Bercy et retour par les bords de marne.
D'Auxerre j'ai pris la véloroute du canal du Nivernais jusqu'à Decize, j'ai passé toutes les nuits en camping municipal , le poids total du matos était de 20kilos (tente, duvet, etc...), c'était mon premier voyage et ça c'est super bien passé.
6 t shirts ça ne sert à rien, 3 t shirt en nylon et tu lave le soir pour faire sécher la nuit ça suffit , idem pour les chaussettes (3 paires de chaussettes cycliste décath premier prix).
Dans tout les cas charge ton vélo, ta remorque, tes sacoches , et ton chien, fait un essai de 80 bornes un dimanche et tu verra ce que ça donne au niveau de la fatigue du temps de parcourt et de la patience de ton chien.
Pour les ravitaillements: les villages de campagne sont désert, c'est fini l'épicerie de village , idem le café en face de l'église, mieux vaut compter sur les petite ville pour tes courses.
Pour le retour en train ( Nevers/Paris)je n'ai pas eu de problème ni de surcout pour le vélo , j'avais précisé le vélo lors de l'achat du billet. Renseigne toi à un guichet sncf pour le trajet avec le chien et le vélo.
Bravo pour ton courage, et tous mes encouragements pour ce projet sympa.
Et gare aux routes bourguignones que n'aiment pas le plat. Si tu te prends un ou deux jours de mou au cas où (coup de fatigue, pluie, panne....), tu devrais passer des super-moments.
selon ma calculatrice ca fait une moyenne de 14 km l'heure. Ca peut faire beaucoup avec un chien et les bagages... comme te l'a conseillé fck77 fais un essai.
Moi perso j'ai toujours eu une remorque pour mes enfants et c'est vrai que dans le plat une fois que ca roule on ne la ressent pas beaucoup mais dans les montées c'est autre chose... là tu pourras faire marcher le chien :-D
Claudio de la Faverges.
Bonjour amis cyclotouristes, claude passionné de voyages à vélo favergien et défenseur du cycliste.
plus la carte bleue est foncée et plus le bagage est léger
en anglais "the more the card is blu the less the luggage is heavy"
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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
Hello,
Has anyone here had experience using a gas stove in Sardinia and Sicily? I’m wondering if screw-on gas canisters (not the blue Campingaz ones, but brands like Coleman, Primus, etc.) are easy to find.
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.
Bonjour pourquoi le mettre dans une remorque il a l'air de savoir faire du vélo ton chien?...............😉 Bonne journée !........🙂
