est ce que quelqu un de tres gentil ou gentille pourrais me donner des infos sur la traversée des pyrénées est ouest ou ouest est en vélo ..le trajet des livres???
Traversée des Pyrénées en vélo
by Homasson
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
😉salut à tous
est ce que quelqu un de tres gentil ou gentille pourrais me donner des infos sur la traversée des pyrénées est ouest ou ouest est en vélo ..le trajet des livres???
est ce que quelqu un de tres gentil ou gentille pourrais me donner des infos sur la traversée des pyrénées est ouest ou ouest est en vélo ..le trajet des livres???
LE VOYAGE EST UNE ESPECE DE PORTE PAR OU L ON SORT DE LA REALITE COMME POUR PENETRER DANS UNE REALITE INEXPLOREE QUI SEMBLE UN REVE
Pour le plaisr des yeux sur: http://portraitdumaroc.blogs-de-voyage.fr/
Salut,
Lors de ma traversée des Pyrénnées je m'étais largement inspiré du guide Lonely Planet "Itinéraire à vélo en France". Un superbe parcours, des infos pertinentes. Et pas que les Pyrénées...
Arnaud
Lors de ma traversée des Pyrénnées je m'étais largement inspiré du guide Lonely Planet "Itinéraire à vélo en France". Un superbe parcours, des infos pertinentes. Et pas que les Pyrénées...
Arnaud
Site Voyages à vélo : cyclosite.be
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bonsoir
je viens de faire un copier collé du récit( faire une recherche "le breton suisse" dans les groupes sur google) de mes trois semaines dans les pyrénées
si il te faut d'autres info tu peux me contacter ou regarder sur un bouquin
"le tour des pyrénées à vélo" aux éditions althigraph
je vais pas vous faire un romand étant donné que ma vitesse de frappe est équivalente a celle de ma femme a deux doigts avec des gants de boxe ! alors début juin départ le soir de Genève pour lourdes en train . Ô miracle un wagon est spécialement aménagé pour transporter nos montures sans nécessiter aucun démontage.
après une nuit paisible départ de lourdes au matin pour une première étape tranquille jusqu'a Arette a l'ouest.
arette - st jean de pied de port toujours assez tranquille
st jean de pied de port - roncevales - isba première journée montagneuse en Espagne 115 km arrivée assez désopilante au village je demande a une station service si le camping est éloigné on m'annonce 6 km de montée alors après le ravitaillement nous atteignons le fameux emplacement ou pour tout accueil on trouve un panneau cerrado ! retour au point de départ ou je retrouve ma pompiste que le camping est fermé. et la réponse est désarmanteJe sais !!!!!!
isaba - biescas montagnes espagnoles 36 degrés a l'hombre mais sans l'hombre ! le lendemain journée de repos pour ma femme je profite que mon fidèle vélo est allégé de 35 kg pour aller me dérouiller les jambes dans le col du Pourtalet
biescas - ainsa montagne toujours aussi chaud !
ainsa - el pont de suert magnifique étape avec un ravito d'urgence a une fontaine qui nous causera quelques dérangement gastriques le lendemain une bonne chiasse en vélo c'est le pied !!
el pont de suert - temp un superbe resto sur le parcours au dernier col avant la descente ! ça requinque l'aventurier du bitume que je suis.
tremp - coll de nargo- la seu de urgell montagne et une boulangerie a coll de nargo ou il faut absolument goûter el coca de pan cuit au four a bois par un vieux boulanger. (patte a pain façonnée comme une fougasse mais sans les trous ensuite en cour de cuisson on la badigeonne d'huile d'olive et on saupoudre de sucre pour caraméliser le tout ) .
la seu de urgell - font romeu étape avec peu de denivellée
font romeu - andorre - la seu de urgell un peu de bosse jusqu'au col d'envalira et ensuite descente a donf ! et avec un vélo de 45 kg ça freine pas souvent !!!!!! andorre a la descente ça passe mais en montée avec le trafic c'est inconcevable .
la seu de urgell - liavorsi le col del canto retenez ce non car il fait particulièrement mal a moins que ce soit un passage a vide mais c'est le plus difficile que j'ai rencontré pas forcement long par forcement raide mais ce jour la c'etait pas la grande échappée.
liavorsi étape de repos pour poupoule mon équipière. pour moi un petit decrassage en direction de ribera de cardos une route en cul de sac magnifique !!
liavorsi - viella un petit col a 2072 (bonaigua ) qui se monte comme une fleur en longeant le parc national d'aiguë de tortes le col marque la ligne de partage des eaux et aussitôt franchi c'est la descente dans le brouillard. auparavant j'avais vu une femme la cinquantaine, arriver en courrant au col. aussitôt elle repart dans la descente lorsque nous la rattrapons je lui demande si elle fait ce genre de plaisanterie souvent. elle m'explique qu'elle a dejas gravis les cols des alpes de cette façon avant de s'attaquer aux pyrénnées. puis elle me demande d'ou nous venons, tout en roulant je lui explique notre parcours. je me rappellerais encore longtemps de la réplique qui suivit elle me dit : je vous admire voyager avec un vélo autant chargé pour grimper des cols ! moi je ne pourrais jamais y arriver !!!!!!
viella - bagniere de luchon étape courte sous la pluie avec visibilité a 20 mètres dans le portillon
bagniere de luchon - arreau nouvelle étape de pluie avec température en baisse poupoule commence a saturer !
arreau - st marrie de campan toujours la flotte alors que le Tourmalet approche.
campan - tourmalet - argeles gazost et encore un petit 2000 dans la musette rencontre au sommet avec un couple d'allemands qui remonte depuis Madrid après avoir effectué une ballade de trois mois en amerique du sud . juste avant luz st sauveur alors que on roule contre les vents thermiques de l'après midi, un peloton nous dépasse sans même nous dire bonjour. damned ! je démarre comme un fou et aussitôt la jonction effectuée j'ai fais ma place en deuxième position et expliqué a l'idiot de tête que si il se sentait assez fort pour ne pas dire bonjour maintenant il n'avait qu'a me montrer ce qu'il avait dans les jambes. dommage pour eux mais arrivé a luz st sauveur il se sont tous ramassé au sprint a la pancarte ! non mais ! c'est quoi c'est cyclo.
argeles gazost alors que ma femme a décidée de se reposer je retrouve un cycliste du Morbihan et nous partons faire le col de boucharro au dessus de Gavarnie . le pied ! montée dans les nuages qui se déchirent pour laisser apparaître les montagnes, la fin du col est normalement interdite au cycliste ( parc national ) mais nous continuons quand même pour jeter un coup d'oil au versant espagnol. retour au camping a fond 45 km de descente !
argeles gazost - lourde ( par le col du soulor) dernière étape dans le brouillard avant de reprendre le train pour geneve
ben voila ! c'est résumé !!!!!
amicalement le cyclo campeur breton suisse qui déteste qu'on le double sans lui dire bonjour surtout quand je roule avec mes sacoches
je viens de faire un copier collé du récit( faire une recherche "le breton suisse" dans les groupes sur google) de mes trois semaines dans les pyrénées
si il te faut d'autres info tu peux me contacter ou regarder sur un bouquin
"le tour des pyrénées à vélo" aux éditions althigraph
je vais pas vous faire un romand étant donné que ma vitesse de frappe est équivalente a celle de ma femme a deux doigts avec des gants de boxe ! alors début juin départ le soir de Genève pour lourdes en train . Ô miracle un wagon est spécialement aménagé pour transporter nos montures sans nécessiter aucun démontage.
après une nuit paisible départ de lourdes au matin pour une première étape tranquille jusqu'a Arette a l'ouest.
arette - st jean de pied de port toujours assez tranquille
st jean de pied de port - roncevales - isba première journée montagneuse en Espagne 115 km arrivée assez désopilante au village je demande a une station service si le camping est éloigné on m'annonce 6 km de montée alors après le ravitaillement nous atteignons le fameux emplacement ou pour tout accueil on trouve un panneau cerrado ! retour au point de départ ou je retrouve ma pompiste que le camping est fermé. et la réponse est désarmanteJe sais !!!!!!
isaba - biescas montagnes espagnoles 36 degrés a l'hombre mais sans l'hombre ! le lendemain journée de repos pour ma femme je profite que mon fidèle vélo est allégé de 35 kg pour aller me dérouiller les jambes dans le col du Pourtalet
biescas - ainsa montagne toujours aussi chaud !
ainsa - el pont de suert magnifique étape avec un ravito d'urgence a une fontaine qui nous causera quelques dérangement gastriques le lendemain une bonne chiasse en vélo c'est le pied !!
el pont de suert - temp un superbe resto sur le parcours au dernier col avant la descente ! ça requinque l'aventurier du bitume que je suis.
tremp - coll de nargo- la seu de urgell montagne et une boulangerie a coll de nargo ou il faut absolument goûter el coca de pan cuit au four a bois par un vieux boulanger. (patte a pain façonnée comme une fougasse mais sans les trous ensuite en cour de cuisson on la badigeonne d'huile d'olive et on saupoudre de sucre pour caraméliser le tout ) .
la seu de urgell - font romeu étape avec peu de denivellée
font romeu - andorre - la seu de urgell un peu de bosse jusqu'au col d'envalira et ensuite descente a donf ! et avec un vélo de 45 kg ça freine pas souvent !!!!!! andorre a la descente ça passe mais en montée avec le trafic c'est inconcevable .
la seu de urgell - liavorsi le col del canto retenez ce non car il fait particulièrement mal a moins que ce soit un passage a vide mais c'est le plus difficile que j'ai rencontré pas forcement long par forcement raide mais ce jour la c'etait pas la grande échappée.
liavorsi étape de repos pour poupoule mon équipière. pour moi un petit decrassage en direction de ribera de cardos une route en cul de sac magnifique !!
liavorsi - viella un petit col a 2072 (bonaigua ) qui se monte comme une fleur en longeant le parc national d'aiguë de tortes le col marque la ligne de partage des eaux et aussitôt franchi c'est la descente dans le brouillard. auparavant j'avais vu une femme la cinquantaine, arriver en courrant au col. aussitôt elle repart dans la descente lorsque nous la rattrapons je lui demande si elle fait ce genre de plaisanterie souvent. elle m'explique qu'elle a dejas gravis les cols des alpes de cette façon avant de s'attaquer aux pyrénnées. puis elle me demande d'ou nous venons, tout en roulant je lui explique notre parcours. je me rappellerais encore longtemps de la réplique qui suivit elle me dit : je vous admire voyager avec un vélo autant chargé pour grimper des cols ! moi je ne pourrais jamais y arriver !!!!!!
viella - bagniere de luchon étape courte sous la pluie avec visibilité a 20 mètres dans le portillon
bagniere de luchon - arreau nouvelle étape de pluie avec température en baisse poupoule commence a saturer !
arreau - st marrie de campan toujours la flotte alors que le Tourmalet approche.
campan - tourmalet - argeles gazost et encore un petit 2000 dans la musette rencontre au sommet avec un couple d'allemands qui remonte depuis Madrid après avoir effectué une ballade de trois mois en amerique du sud . juste avant luz st sauveur alors que on roule contre les vents thermiques de l'après midi, un peloton nous dépasse sans même nous dire bonjour. damned ! je démarre comme un fou et aussitôt la jonction effectuée j'ai fais ma place en deuxième position et expliqué a l'idiot de tête que si il se sentait assez fort pour ne pas dire bonjour maintenant il n'avait qu'a me montrer ce qu'il avait dans les jambes. dommage pour eux mais arrivé a luz st sauveur il se sont tous ramassé au sprint a la pancarte ! non mais ! c'est quoi c'est cyclo.
argeles gazost alors que ma femme a décidée de se reposer je retrouve un cycliste du Morbihan et nous partons faire le col de boucharro au dessus de Gavarnie . le pied ! montée dans les nuages qui se déchirent pour laisser apparaître les montagnes, la fin du col est normalement interdite au cycliste ( parc national ) mais nous continuons quand même pour jeter un coup d'oil au versant espagnol. retour au camping a fond 45 km de descente !
argeles gazost - lourde ( par le col du soulor) dernière étape dans le brouillard avant de reprendre le train pour geneve
ben voila ! c'est résumé !!!!!
amicalement le cyclo campeur breton suisse qui déteste qu'on le double sans lui dire bonjour surtout quand je roule avec mes sacoches
LE CYCLONAUTE BRETON SUISSE
http://www.warmshowers.org
Ben dis donc Fred, pour un premier message t'es en forme 😉
bienvenue ici
arnaud
Oups pardon corection du message, , c'est juste un copier - collé 🏴☠️
bienvenue ici
arnaud
Oups pardon corection du message, , c'est juste un copier - collé 🏴☠️
Site Voyages à vélo : cyclosite.be
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😎merci beacoup pour l info pour le moment je pars en amerique centrale dans 3 semaines pour relier la peninsule du yucatan au canal de panama et je me ferais une petite ballade dans les pyrénées au retour pour retrouver la fraicheur et la verdure française
JEAN MARIE😏
JEAN MARIE😏
LE VOYAGE EST UNE ESPECE DE PORTE PAR OU L ON SORT DE LA REALITE COMME POUR PENETRER DANS UNE REALITE INEXPLOREE QUI SEMBLE UN REVE
Pour le plaisr des yeux sur: http://portraitdumaroc.blogs-de-voyage.fr/
😉MERCI POUR TON INFO
et j espere que l on aura l occasion de se voir sur les vrais routes bretonnes....!!!
JEAN MARIE😇
et j espere que l on aura l occasion de se voir sur les vrais routes bretonnes....!!!
JEAN MARIE😇
LE VOYAGE EST UNE ESPECE DE PORTE PAR OU L ON SORT DE LA REALITE COMME POUR PENETRER DANS UNE REALITE INEXPLOREE QUI SEMBLE UN REVE
Pour le plaisr des yeux sur: http://portraitdumaroc.blogs-de-voyage.fr/
c'est beau le copier coller
surtout si on n'est pas un fana du clavier !
surtout si on n'est pas un fana du clavier !
LE CYCLONAUTE BRETON SUISSE
http://www.warmshowers.org
😉bonjour
ok je te remercie d avance pour le infos c est tres sympa
voici donc mon email:jm.homasson@wanadoo.fr
A+++ jean marie
ok je te remercie d avance pour le infos c est tres sympa
voici donc mon email:jm.homasson@wanadoo.fr
A+++ jean marie
LE VOYAGE EST UNE ESPECE DE PORTE PAR OU L ON SORT DE LA REALITE COMME POUR PENETRER DANS UNE REALITE INEXPLOREE QUI SEMBLE UN REVE
Pour le plaisr des yeux sur: http://portraitdumaroc.blogs-de-voyage.fr/
Salut
J'ai fait la traversée d'ouest en est en septembre 2003.
Regarde mon site : perso.wanadoo.fr/hrpv/hrpv/
Et si tu as des questions, je me ferai un plaisir de te répondre.
Kin
salut
j'y roule pas souvent sur les routes Bretonnes
en plus la BÔle 😛 c'est la banlieu parisienne.
il y deux ans j'ai éffectué un tour de bretagne en cyclo camping
mais pour rien te cacher lorsque j'y habitais je ne faisait pas de vélo
pour le fun board le finistère c'est le top, mais pour le vélo y a vraiment trop de vent
et pas assez de montagnes.
par contre la Suisse c'est l'inverse alors j'ai rangé mes planches et sorti les vélos😉
des fois je monte du coté de pornic on pourra peu être faire un bout de route
a+
j'y roule pas souvent sur les routes Bretonnes
en plus la BÔle 😛 c'est la banlieu parisienne.
il y deux ans j'ai éffectué un tour de bretagne en cyclo camping
mais pour rien te cacher lorsque j'y habitais je ne faisait pas de vélo
pour le fun board le finistère c'est le top, mais pour le vélo y a vraiment trop de vent
et pas assez de montagnes.
par contre la Suisse c'est l'inverse alors j'ai rangé mes planches et sorti les vélos😉
des fois je monte du coté de pornic on pourra peu être faire un bout de route
a+
LE CYCLONAUTE BRETON SUISSE
http://www.warmshowers.org
Pour ceux intéressés par la traversée des Pyrénées en vélo de route, nous avons effectuée les 822 km en 6 jours, en version semi-autonome (petit sac sur porte bagage de selle et hôtel 1/2 pension le soir). Une Belle petite balade, avec pas de pluie durant notre période sur le vélo (souvent in extremis quand même).
De beaux paysages et à faire, à mon avis, hors périodes de vacances estivales, histoire d'être tranquille sur la route. Juin est la meilleure période (journées plus longues, températures, cols ouverts, ...).
Par exemple, cette étape avec les cols mythiques de d'Aubisque, de Soulor, du Tourmalet et d'Aspin
Leonick
camera embarquée sur l'ironman de Lanzarote, récits de voyages en vélo, Agenda des épreuves d'endurance
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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
S.
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
S.
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
claudio

the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

Hi, I'm looking for a Pino tandem bike for sale in Quebec and I can't find any. Does anyone have any info, please? Thanks a bunch!
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.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
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.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
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
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!
hey everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
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?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
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!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
A shout-out to a cycling colleague from Savoie
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...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php

The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php

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...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php


The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php

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!
Hi everyone,
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!
You’ve been warned.
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!
You’ve been warned.
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
Hi there,
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.
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
Hi there,
Coming from Laos (*), I’m planning to enter Thailand by bike via the Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
Before this bridge was built, I’d already cycled the road from Louang Namtha to Houei Sai and crossed the river by boat to reach Thailand.
At the time, the condition of that road was impeccable, and most importantly, traffic was light.
So I’m wondering if anyone who’s taken it recently can tell me whether traffic has increased since the bridge opened.
Thanks in advance!
(*) I’m currently cycling in China (Yunnan)
Coming from Laos (*), I’m planning to enter Thailand by bike via the Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
Before this bridge was built, I’d already cycled the road from Louang Namtha to Houei Sai and crossed the river by boat to reach Thailand.
At the time, the condition of that road was impeccable, and most importantly, traffic was light.
So I’m wondering if anyone who’s taken it recently can tell me whether traffic has increased since the bridge opened.
Thanks in advance!
(*) I’m currently cycling in China (Yunnan)
Hi there,
Just a few words about the loop I did by bike in Yunnan.
Entry and exit
I entered China through the Sino-Vietnamese border crossing at Lào Cai / Hekou under the 30-day visa exemption currently available to French nationals and others.
The process was simple and quick. A Chinese police officer even helped me complete my electronic pre-registration at a computer kiosk. I wasn’t aware this formality was required—it’s similar to Thailand’s TM6.
No issues with the bike.
I left the country via the Sino-Laotian border crossing at Mohan / Boten.
The atmosphere was a bit chaotic there, but again, no problems with the bike.
The timing
I visited Yunnan in February 2026.
Weather-wise, at higher altitudes (between 1,500 and 2,000 meters), it was around ten degrees at night and in the mornings, and around twenty degrees at the hottest part of the day.
I had two days of rain, so I took the bus to keep moving. Otherwise, clear blue skies.
Culturally, Chinese New Year fell on February 17th (and the 15 days following), right in the middle of my trip. Because of this, my take on the traffic might be off.
Accommodation and food I always found a hotel to stay in for prices ranging from 8 to 15 €. Except in Kunming (the capital), where many hotels were fully booked (Chinese New Year). I ended up at a 100 € hotel with great value for money.
A bowl of noodles costs about 1.5 € on average.
Onboard electronics Since my smartphone doesn’t support eSIMs, I subscribed to a China plan with my carrier. Otherwise, for much cheaper, Alipay offers eSIMs for foreigners that allow access to services usually blocked for Chinese users (WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.).
An internet connection is essential for paying with Alipay or WeChat, as this payment method is widespread.
I only managed to use Alipay.
Either way, always carry cash because sometimes there’s no signal, or the merchant only accepts WeChat.
Also, it’s best to bring a power adapter when you arrive rather than struggling to find one.
Traffic and roads The Chinese aren’t reckless drivers. They follow traffic rules and watch out for cyclists. This is slightly less true in Xishuangbanna (the region bordering Myanmar and Laos).
In urban areas, there are almost always wide bike lanes, separated from other roads, where bikes, electric mini-scooters, and scooters share the space pretty harmoniously.
The roads are in great condition, and traffic is generally manageable—even light—except for one stretch (Eshan -> Yangwu).
Most traffic is absorbed by expressways, China’s equivalent of highways: toll roads that are off-limits to slow vehicles.
You’re never far from these expressways; sometimes you even ride alongside them, which can be noisy at times.
The climbs are usually reasonable, around 5% to 6%. From what I remember, the steepest section was between Menglun and Mengla, with gradients of 8% to 10%, sometimes more.
Riding at these altitudes—though modest—took a bit of getting used to.
The route I didn’t plan anything in advance. My only goal was to reach Kunming. I don’t know why, but just hearing the name of that city, like Yunnan, always felt dreamy to me.
Here’s the breakdown: Hekou -> Man Hao (94 km); Man Hao -> Yuanyang (64 km); Yuanyang -> Jianshui (bus); Jianshui -> Tong Hai (78 km); Tong Hai -> Chenjiang (85 km); Chenjiang -> Kunming (60 km); Kunming -> Kunyang (60 km); Kunyang -> Eshan (67 km); Eshan -> Yangwu (58 km); Yangwu -> Yuanjiang (59 km); Yuanjiang -> Pu'er (bus); Pu'er -> Dadugang (75 km); Dadugang -> Jinghong (80 km); Jinghong -> Menglun (67 km); Menglun -> Mengyuancun (51 km); Mengyuancun -> Mengla (43 km); Mengla -> Boten (67 km).
Otherwise, I’m currently in Thailand and just hoping my return flight with Qatar won’t get canceled.
Oh well... 😉
Just a few words about the loop I did by bike in Yunnan.
Entry and exit
I entered China through the Sino-Vietnamese border crossing at Lào Cai / Hekou under the 30-day visa exemption currently available to French nationals and others.
The process was simple and quick. A Chinese police officer even helped me complete my electronic pre-registration at a computer kiosk. I wasn’t aware this formality was required—it’s similar to Thailand’s TM6.
No issues with the bike.
I left the country via the Sino-Laotian border crossing at Mohan / Boten.
The atmosphere was a bit chaotic there, but again, no problems with the bike.
The timing
I visited Yunnan in February 2026.
Weather-wise, at higher altitudes (between 1,500 and 2,000 meters), it was around ten degrees at night and in the mornings, and around twenty degrees at the hottest part of the day.
I had two days of rain, so I took the bus to keep moving. Otherwise, clear blue skies.
Culturally, Chinese New Year fell on February 17th (and the 15 days following), right in the middle of my trip. Because of this, my take on the traffic might be off.
Accommodation and food I always found a hotel to stay in for prices ranging from 8 to 15 €. Except in Kunming (the capital), where many hotels were fully booked (Chinese New Year). I ended up at a 100 € hotel with great value for money.
A bowl of noodles costs about 1.5 € on average.
Onboard electronics Since my smartphone doesn’t support eSIMs, I subscribed to a China plan with my carrier. Otherwise, for much cheaper, Alipay offers eSIMs for foreigners that allow access to services usually blocked for Chinese users (WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.).
An internet connection is essential for paying with Alipay or WeChat, as this payment method is widespread.
I only managed to use Alipay.
Either way, always carry cash because sometimes there’s no signal, or the merchant only accepts WeChat.
Also, it’s best to bring a power adapter when you arrive rather than struggling to find one.
Traffic and roads The Chinese aren’t reckless drivers. They follow traffic rules and watch out for cyclists. This is slightly less true in Xishuangbanna (the region bordering Myanmar and Laos).
In urban areas, there are almost always wide bike lanes, separated from other roads, where bikes, electric mini-scooters, and scooters share the space pretty harmoniously.
The roads are in great condition, and traffic is generally manageable—even light—except for one stretch (Eshan -> Yangwu).
Most traffic is absorbed by expressways, China’s equivalent of highways: toll roads that are off-limits to slow vehicles.
You’re never far from these expressways; sometimes you even ride alongside them, which can be noisy at times.
The climbs are usually reasonable, around 5% to 6%. From what I remember, the steepest section was between Menglun and Mengla, with gradients of 8% to 10%, sometimes more.
Riding at these altitudes—though modest—took a bit of getting used to.
The route I didn’t plan anything in advance. My only goal was to reach Kunming. I don’t know why, but just hearing the name of that city, like Yunnan, always felt dreamy to me.
Here’s the breakdown: Hekou -> Man Hao (94 km); Man Hao -> Yuanyang (64 km); Yuanyang -> Jianshui (bus); Jianshui -> Tong Hai (78 km); Tong Hai -> Chenjiang (85 km); Chenjiang -> Kunming (60 km); Kunming -> Kunyang (60 km); Kunyang -> Eshan (67 km); Eshan -> Yangwu (58 km); Yangwu -> Yuanjiang (59 km); Yuanjiang -> Pu'er (bus); Pu'er -> Dadugang (75 km); Dadugang -> Jinghong (80 km); Jinghong -> Menglun (67 km); Menglun -> Mengyuancun (51 km); Mengyuancun -> Mengla (43 km); Mengla -> Boten (67 km).
Otherwise, I’m currently in Thailand and just hoping my return flight with Qatar won’t get canceled.
Oh well... 😉
Hi! I’m planning to visit the Stockholm Archipelago by bike in early April.
Do you know if the boats will be running between the different islands at that time of year? For those who’ve already been, all your tips and recommendations are welcome—accommodation, etc. Also, do you know where I can rent a bike in Stockholm? Thanks so much in advance for your help!
Hello there, pedal-powered Young Boys!
Claudio (still from Faverges)
dreaming about a cycling getaway in Italy from Faverges (train all the way to Turin)
from Turin down to Venice along the Po River and back via the Padana (Alta Italia da attraversare – Northern Italy to cross)
The tricky part is getting from Chioggia to Venice.
I read it’s possible by hopping on a boat from island to island,
but it sounds a bit stressful.
Has anyone already tackled this route?
Thanks, and cheers to all! http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/Padania/
Claudio
Thanks, and cheers to all! http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/Padania/
Claudio






