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Quelle route à vélo en Grèce?
by Zwoofffx
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Toujours dans la préparation de mon tour du monde en trike, j'ai l'intention de passer par la Grèce.
Seulement la plupart des routes pour aller d'un point à un autres semblent être des autoroutes. Panneau (E-quelquechose)
Quels sont vos impressions?
Voici l'idée du parcours pour la Grèce
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si tu grossis la carte
et que tu scinde ton voyage en étapes tu verra que tu a d'autres choix Google utilise quasi sytématiquement les Aoutoroutes
et que tu scinde ton voyage en étapes tu verra que tu a d'autres choix Google utilise quasi sytématiquement les Aoutoroutes
Hasta la vista
Salut,
dis moi par ou tu desires passer et je te tracerai ton itineraire avec les numeros des routes et villes et villages.
puis des ton entree sur le territoire grec, tu achetes une carte dans une station... si tu n'en as pas trouve avant.
il existe un recueil Atlas au format A5 (25 euro environ) Grece en detail(80 pages)+ les centres villes(72)+ itineraires touristiques(55)+ sites archeologiques(27) ... mais il en existe aussi du type Michelin... ici en grece mais aussi en France(Fnac, Furet du Nord).
salut a bientot
Patrice
Merci.
en fait voila mais ce tracé n'est pas bon c'est sûr! 😉
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Bonjour c'est assez bête à dire mais avec le GPS tu n'as pas tous ces problèmes... il faut savoir deux choses où tu veux aller et écarter les chiens c'est tout!
gb
gb
Le GPS en Grece n'est pas une panacee... il indique des routes importes mais vous etes pafois sur une route asfalte non presente dans vos cartes, ... raison les mises a jours pas effectuees par les reseaux, la grece demandant trop cher aux services GPS... et donne des infos pas tres precises... la bonne vielle carte est plus sure sur les chemins battus.
OUI c'était, de ma part une petite boutade! Sinon je recherche un hébergement cyclotouriste pour une ou deux nuits sur Athènes au mois de septembre tu aurais des possibilités?
merci de ta réponse
Bonjour,
Je compte traverser le nord de la grece en cyclo tourisme dans le cadre de mon tour de méditerranée(www.nrichaud.eu). Petit question sur la premiere partie Igou-> Météore.
pourquoi plus la E90 que E92 et as tu regardé le dénivelé des différentes routes(ca me parait vraiment costeaux la route que tu prends)? Quels sont tes critères? De mon coté je ne sais vraiment pas quelle route prendre pour la partie Igou-> Thessalonique, Si vous avez des suggestions elles sont les bienvenues. Ma premiere idée était de prndre la E92(6:Igou->Ioannina->Metsovo->Meteore) ou une option plus au nord. Bon WE.
Je compte traverser le nord de la grece en cyclo tourisme dans le cadre de mon tour de méditerranée(www.nrichaud.eu). Petit question sur la premiere partie Igou-> Météore.
pourquoi plus la E90 que E92 et as tu regardé le dénivelé des différentes routes(ca me parait vraiment costeaux la route que tu prends)? Quels sont tes critères? De mon coté je ne sais vraiment pas quelle route prendre pour la partie Igou-> Thessalonique, Si vous avez des suggestions elles sont les bienvenues. Ma premiere idée était de prndre la E92(6:Igou->Ioannina->Metsovo->Meteore) ou une option plus au nord. Bon WE.
“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
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en fait la route tracé etait une idication sur mon premier lien.
Là ça semblerait plus proche de la réalité au moins pour aller à Doliona
Carte tracé vélo
La E90 semble être une autoroute donc pas pour les vélos. les critères j'en ai pas trop.
A première vu, sur un dessin, si la route serpente c'est que ça grimpe et plus çà serpente plus ça grimpe fort. Hors la E92 serpente 10 fois plus que la E90.
Ensuite pour plus de détail comme çà...pas de chance mais les vues satellites sont tellement vielles que la E90 n'y est pas...🤪
Salut, comme promis, voila ce que je te conseille pour allier ta passion et la decouverte du pays... je sais que tu as le temps de reflechir et de me poser les questions sur pourquoi tel ou tel ville....
le "E" en grece n'est pas synonime d'autoroute mais plus de Routes importantes.. nationales.... bien que certaines sont a peages E75- E65 - E94en particulier et
pour ma part dans ton trajet sur la grece voila ce que je te conseil en suivant tes etapes...
Igoumenitsa --> Ioannina --> Kalambaka - E90 et E92 route nationales- un de ces numeros peut avoir ete donne a l'autoroute reliant Igoumenitsa a Thessalonique... ouverture par troncons.
Itineraire de 225 km environ - Route panoramique de montagne Parallele au cour du fleuve Kalamas sur une grande partie jusqu'a Soulopoulo en passant par Vrosina et de nombreux villages puis descente vers Ioannina. (97km) Lac + ile, grotte, histoire, curiosites.
Ioannina --> Metsovo --> Kalambaka - E90 -E92
Route Panoramique et sportive de montagne croisant des cols d'altitude jusqu'a 1.689m. belles vues et villages, en particulier Metsovo repute pour ses fromages fumes. puis descente progressive vers les plaines de Thessalie pour aboutir a Kalambaka.(126km) je te suggererai de pousser jusqu'a Kastraki et faire la halte dans ce charmant petit village, le dernier avant l'ascention des Meteores le lendemain.
Igoumenitsa --> Ioannina --> Kalambaka - E90 et E92 route nationales- un de ces numeros peut avoir ete donne a l'autoroute reliant Igoumenitsa a Thessalonique... ouverture par troncons.
Itineraire de 225 km environ - Route panoramique de montagne Parallele au cour du fleuve Kalamas sur une grande partie jusqu'a Soulopoulo en passant par Vrosina et de nombreux villages puis descente vers Ioannina. (97km) Lac + ile, grotte, histoire, curiosites.
Ioannina --> Metsovo --> Kalambaka - E90 -E92
Route Panoramique et sportive de montagne croisant des cols d'altitude jusqu'a 1.689m. belles vues et villages, en particulier Metsovo repute pour ses fromages fumes. puis descente progressive vers les plaines de Thessalie pour aboutir a Kalambaka.(126km) je te suggererai de pousser jusqu'a Kastraki et faire la halte dans ce charmant petit village, le dernier avant l'ascention des Meteores le lendemain.
Bonsoir,
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Kalambaka E92-6--> Trikala-->Karditsa-->DomokosE65-3-->Lamia (115km environ)
- Un circuit de 165km vous permet de decouvrir les environs de Trikala et Kalambaka - de meme une boucle de 125 km a Karditsa pour decouvrir les fabuleux paysage du lac de Plastira et ses villages.
Routes de plaines en premiere etape ascension avant d'atteindre Domokos (dur dur les mollets). A Domokos le plus dur est passe... route d'altitude et paysages, vues sur les vallees puis grande decente vers Lamia.
Lamia-->Gravia-->E65-27 Amfissa-->Delfes-->48-Arachova (127km)
Route de monte uniquement.. quelques haltes paysage, panoramas, puis conseille de passer la nuit soit a Delfes village ou encore a Arachova pour decouvrir le site de delpes avec tranquillite le lendemain au matin et reprendre un court chemin l'apres midi pour rejoindre les plages du golfe de Corinthe
Delfes-->Itea-->E65-48 Galaxisi-->Eratini-->Spilia-->E65-48 Nafptaktos.(90km)
route de descente et cotieres d'une tres grande beaute. Nafpraktos est une halte ideale avant le peloponnese.
- Un circuit de 165km vous permet de decouvrir les environs de Trikala et Kalambaka - de meme une boucle de 125 km a Karditsa pour decouvrir les fabuleux paysage du lac de Plastira et ses villages.
Routes de plaines en premiere etape ascension avant d'atteindre Domokos (dur dur les mollets). A Domokos le plus dur est passe... route d'altitude et paysages, vues sur les vallees puis grande decente vers Lamia.
Lamia-->Gravia-->E65-27 Amfissa-->Delfes-->48-Arachova (127km)
Route de monte uniquement.. quelques haltes paysage, panoramas, puis conseille de passer la nuit soit a Delfes village ou encore a Arachova pour decouvrir le site de delpes avec tranquillite le lendemain au matin et reprendre un court chemin l'apres midi pour rejoindre les plages du golfe de Corinthe
Delfes-->Itea-->E65-48 Galaxisi-->Eratini-->Spilia-->E65-48 Nafptaktos.(90km)
route de descente et cotieres d'une tres grande beaute. Nafpraktos est une halte ideale avant le peloponnese.
Bonjour,
nous sommes entrain de rechercher un voyage en tandem-chariot avec notre fille qui aura presque 3 ans pour le mois de Juin 2012. Nous avons 4 semaines, et j'ai fait à plusieurs reprises la Grèce (mais il y a très longtemps), avec mes yeux d'enfants... Et là, j'aimerai savoir si la GRèce est faisable en vélo, sans risques (rapport aux voitures et à la circulation) Je voudrai, en fait savoir si il y a un bon réseau de routes secondaires en Grèce pour être le plus tranquille possible (sans camion) et visiter avec ma petite famille!!! Sinon, j'ai pensé passer d'île en île.... Je suis encore dans le doute, si au cas où tu peux m'éclairer.. Cordialement, Fanny
nous sommes entrain de rechercher un voyage en tandem-chariot avec notre fille qui aura presque 3 ans pour le mois de Juin 2012. Nous avons 4 semaines, et j'ai fait à plusieurs reprises la Grèce (mais il y a très longtemps), avec mes yeux d'enfants... Et là, j'aimerai savoir si la GRèce est faisable en vélo, sans risques (rapport aux voitures et à la circulation) Je voudrai, en fait savoir si il y a un bon réseau de routes secondaires en Grèce pour être le plus tranquille possible (sans camion) et visiter avec ma petite famille!!! Sinon, j'ai pensé passer d'île en île.... Je suis encore dans le doute, si au cas où tu peux m'éclairer.. Cordialement, Fanny
Bonsoir,
Bon il faut préciser que ce n'est que notre humble avis!
la Grèce faisable à vélo. Bien sûr sauf que les routes sont en général assez dures. Bon après à chacun de voir. Le réseau secondaire est correct. Question sécurité c'est comme partout. Par contre la remorque enfant cela ne me semble pas raisonnable car les équipement cyclables sont faibles donc peu de sécurité. Maintenant le passage d'île en île est tout à fait possible. Par contre attention les ferry sont assez chers et si il n'y a pas de problème pour le transport des vélos (gratuit) vous aurez des problèmes si la ligne est assurée par un speed boat. Ils sont ( les speed boat) à notre avis à éviter car ils ne prennent pas les vélos dans de bonnes conditions, sont chers et en plus tu fais le voyage enfermé pas d'accès sur le pont il n'y en a pas. A noter aussi que la Grèce c'est beaucoup de montagne. Question hébergement il y a pas mal de camping qui si ils sont moins chers qu'en Italie restent chers. Les grecs sont très habitués au tourisme et la Grèce est un pays cher. Par contre il y a de très beaux coins et des plus moches. Nous avons beaucoup aimé les rives de la mer de Korinthe, la ville de Rhodos, l'île de Paros Nous n'avons pas aimé la Crète
Content de donner d'autres précisions si nous pouvons
Bon il faut préciser que ce n'est que notre humble avis!
la Grèce faisable à vélo. Bien sûr sauf que les routes sont en général assez dures. Bon après à chacun de voir. Le réseau secondaire est correct. Question sécurité c'est comme partout. Par contre la remorque enfant cela ne me semble pas raisonnable car les équipement cyclables sont faibles donc peu de sécurité. Maintenant le passage d'île en île est tout à fait possible. Par contre attention les ferry sont assez chers et si il n'y a pas de problème pour le transport des vélos (gratuit) vous aurez des problèmes si la ligne est assurée par un speed boat. Ils sont ( les speed boat) à notre avis à éviter car ils ne prennent pas les vélos dans de bonnes conditions, sont chers et en plus tu fais le voyage enfermé pas d'accès sur le pont il n'y en a pas. A noter aussi que la Grèce c'est beaucoup de montagne. Question hébergement il y a pas mal de camping qui si ils sont moins chers qu'en Italie restent chers. Les grecs sont très habitués au tourisme et la Grèce est un pays cher. Par contre il y a de très beaux coins et des plus moches. Nous avons beaucoup aimé les rives de la mer de Korinthe, la ville de Rhodos, l'île de Paros Nous n'avons pas aimé la Crète
Content de donner d'autres précisions si nous pouvons
http://www.openrunner.com/index.php?id=957081
Bonsoir, Le clic sur ce lien ne donne pas l'accès à la carte, donnes plutôt le N° du circuit ce sera plus simple. Merci, Jules
Bonsoir, Le clic sur ce lien ne donne pas l'accès à la carte, donnes plutôt le N° du circuit ce sera plus simple. Merci, Jules
"Ne cherche pas à suivre les traces d'un autre, cherche plutôt à savoir ce qu'il cherchait."
Désolé pour les cartes mais suite à une mauvaise manip j'ai supprimé toutes cartes. Il faudrait prendre le temps de les refaire !
Désolé, je n'avais pas compris que tu avais supprimé tes cartes sur openrunner, dommage.
Jules
"Ne cherche pas à suivre les traces d'un autre, cherche plutôt à savoir ce qu'il cherchait."
Oui désolé de même mais bon ce n'était que des calculs générés par Openrunner entre deux points
J'étais, moi aussi parti sur un itinéraire Igoumentsia Ioaninna les Météores ... puis direction SUD jusqu'à DELPHES .... j'avais renoncé, car, sur les sites que j'ai consulté, je ne trouvais pas de camping en route, même dans les villes importantes ... et je n'envisageais pas d'étapes supérieures à 80/100 km, surtout dans la partie montagneuse !!!
Ai-je bien vu ??? il n'y a réellement pas de camping sur le trajet ou bien c'est seulement qu'il ne figurent pas sur les guides ????
Si qqun sait ... Merci !!!
michel mathieu
www.lethieu39.fr
Bonjour,
Les météores et Delphes pas e problème pour les campings, entre Patras et delphe tu as un camping mais attention la route est assez raide et c'est le désert malgré la merde Korinthos. A Delphesje me souviens d'un ou deux camping superbement placés mais attention parce que là c'est de la vrai montagne! Trop pour nous !
A plus
Les météores et Delphes pas e problème pour les campings, entre Patras et delphe tu as un camping mais attention la route est assez raide et c'est le désert malgré la merde Korinthos. A Delphesje me souviens d'un ou deux camping superbement placés mais attention parce que là c'est de la vrai montagne! Trop pour nous !
A plus
Essaies ça en déplaçant la carte avec le clic non relâché (si ce n'est déjà fait).
Jules
"Ne cherche pas à suivre les traces d'un autre, cherche plutôt à savoir ce qu'il cherchait."
Oh un détail, il manque juste le lien!
Encore une fois désolé.
Voici le lien:http://fr.camping.info/ukraine/campings
Tu déplaces la carte vers la Grèce, tu grossis etc et tu vois apparaitre les campings dans toute l'Europe, à prendre avec prudence sur ce genre de site, c'est rarement mis à jour.
Jules
"Ne cherche pas à suivre les traces d'un autre, cherche plutôt à savoir ce qu'il cherchait."
ok je comprends mieux
Pour les campings nous avions eu en main un petit livret avec plusieurs campings par région et en plus cela donne je crois 10% de rabais
Pour les campings nous avions eu en main un petit livret avec plusieurs campings par région et en plus cela donne je crois 10% de rabais
En Grèce, à défaut de camping, on doit pouvoir trouver des espaces ou camper chez l'habitant à un prix raisonnable? j'y suis allé, il y a 40 ans, en camping, je n'ai pas eu de problèmes pour trouver, mais j'étais en voiture.
Quelques souvenirs, Camping bruyant au Pyré, magnifique à Delphes.
Beaucoup de mouches dans la journée, remplacées par les moustiques à la tombée de la nuit, tentes fermées obligatoires et il fait chaud, emmener insecticide.
Et un tremblement de terre en camping à 10 m. et au niveau de la mer. Il parait qu'il y en a plusieurs par an???
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A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
Hi there,
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?
Nath
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?
Nath
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.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
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.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Heinz Stucke has passed away.
He never stopped traveling the world since 1962.
So sad.
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
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

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.
Thanks for your feedback!
Thanks for your feedback!
Hi there,
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’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
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.
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!
Hi everyone,
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
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
Coming soon:
https://www.Biclou.com/parcours/durance/
Starting from Faverges: 900 km over 9 days

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Hi there,
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?
Thanks in advance
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?
Thanks in advance
Hi there!
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.
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





















