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Salut,
Alors voilà, tout est dans le titre 😉
Qui pour l'Algérie à vélo cette année?
by Samy999
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour Samy,
je crois qu'il faudrait nous en dire un peu plus sur le projet .
Les dates, la durée, le parcours etc...
Salut Nomade,
Après le ramadan si possible (après mai). Pendant un petit mois (et demi peut-être), pour ce qui est du parcours, Alger-Tamanrasset, ou une traversée en longeant la côte d'est en ouest ou inversement, toute proposition est la bienvenue😛
J'ai troqué une partie de mon matériel de randonnée, contre un beau gravel pratiquement neuf, du coup je l'équipe au fur et à mesure et m’entraîne sur de petites distances. Mais pour ce qui est des longs voyages, j'aimerais être accompagné, d'où mon post 😇
Alors si quelqu'un à prévu cette année de faire le tour de l'Algérie à vélo, je suis partant pour faire un bout de chemin avec cette personne.
J'ai troqué une partie de mon matériel de randonnée, contre un beau gravel pratiquement neuf, du coup je l'équipe au fur et à mesure et m’entraîne sur de petites distances. Mais pour ce qui est des longs voyages, j'aimerais être accompagné, d'où mon post 😇
Alors si quelqu'un à prévu cette année de faire le tour de l'Algérie à vélo, je suis partant pour faire un bout de chemin avec cette personne.
Salut Samy,
il n'y a pas de probleme de sécurité dans la région du Hoggar ?
cette route me tenterait bien mais après mai ça doit chauffer pas mal , c'est pas mieux de faire ça en mars ou en novembre ?
En effet, cela me parait plus censé de faire ça en novembre, ou même en octobre. Ensuite pour ce qui est de la sécurité dans la région du Hoggar, je ne saurais me prononcer, tout ce que je peux te dire c’est que ce n’est plus l’époque de la décennie noire, où ça égorgeait et pétait à chaque coin de rue. Ensuite, si sécurité il y a, elle est surement toute relative. Cela n’empêche pas de tomber sur des psychopathes ou simplement des voleurs, qui convoitent ta bécane ainsi que ton stuff mais, la plupart du temps les (rares) étrangers sont très bien accueillis, voir même chouchoutés. Faut savoir que là-bas, c’est le parcours du combattant pour quitter le pays ne serait-ce que pour faire du tourisme, du coup lorsqu’ils voient des touristes étranger, cela leur donnent l’impression de voyager 😛
En 2017 j’avais suivi sur les réseaux sociaux un groupe de trois jeunes algériens, partis à l’aventure à vélo d’Alger vers Tamanrasset en 25 jours. D’ailleurs, ils ont remis ça il y a quelques mois je crois, mais cette fois-ci en plantant un arbre dans chaque ville où ils passeront.
En 2017 j’avais suivi sur les réseaux sociaux un groupe de trois jeunes algériens, partis à l’aventure à vélo d’Alger vers Tamanrasset en 25 jours. D’ailleurs, ils ont remis ça il y a quelques mois je crois, mais cette fois-ci en plantant un arbre dans chaque ville où ils passeront.
Je te re contacte dans quelque temps Samy , il n'est pas impossible que je vienne m'installer à Alger pour quelques années (Boulot)
Si cela aboutit on aura peut être l'occasion de partager un bout de route.
Amicalement
Ok ça marche 😉
bonsoir samy999.
mon francais et tres pouvre... ridicule....
i am planning a solo trip to algeria next may. still some troubles with the visa, i hope i get it in mid march.
any news about the general situation in this odd but beautiful country?
farfallone
Salut Farfallone,
If you allude to the political situation I would say that it is ... complicated. Every Friday the people go out into the streets of the capital for a peaceful march (just an opportunity for them to wander and kill the boredom), but without real changes. In terms of security, it's fairly relative. In fact, it all depends on the regions you want to visit. But as said above, most of the cases you will be very well received by the population. I hope you get your visa, and that you can visit this beautiful country.
If you allude to the political situation I would say that it is ... complicated. Every Friday the people go out into the streets of the capital for a peaceful march (just an opportunity for them to wander and kill the boredom), but without real changes. In terms of security, it's fairly relative. In fact, it all depends on the regions you want to visit. But as said above, most of the cases you will be very well received by the population. I hope you get your visa, and that you can visit this beautiful country.
Salut Farfallone,
If you allude to the political situation I would say that it is ... complicated. Every Friday the people go out into the streets of the capital for a peaceful march (just an opportunity for them to wander and kill the boredom), but without real changes. In terms of security, it's fairly relative
ciao a les amis de VF. merci beaucoup samy999 pour toi respons tre vit et tres gentil. i am planning a solo trip tunisia-algeria -(spain)-marocco-spain-france, starting in april. my idea is to follow the coast line of northafrica from djerba to rabat. i am in the warmshower community, and my concerns come from the experience heard: one said that there are strongest oppressive police controls (he crossed the border from south tunisia). other amenities come from some UE official sites: italy, switzerland and danmark write "do not go to algeria if not necessary, algeria is not a safe place". they suggest not to pass through cabilia, to avoid desert areas, never leave mainroads, to travel only with the supervision of a local certified guide etc. etc. they represent algeria as a sort of "wild west" where foreign people risk to be kidnapped, raped, vole, assassine etc ... i have decided to see north africa as a personal experience of living the charm and the feelings of these countries: i do refuse these terrifing statments, these search for fear and for more security. but... is it possible voyager avec un velo sans suscites scandalo? have you experienced wild camping? will i really have a two car escort all along the trip from melloula to ghazauet? is there an efficient bus - train system that could carry me and the bike in case i need it? amis, excuse moi pour ces basic questions, mais je suis attire et tendu apres cette informations. merci pour votre response, you can write to my personal email if you want (STEMEL59@LIBERO.IT) a bientot!
If you allude to the political situation I would say that it is ... complicated. Every Friday the people go out into the streets of the capital for a peaceful march (just an opportunity for them to wander and kill the boredom), but without real changes. In terms of security, it's fairly relative
ciao a les amis de VF. merci beaucoup samy999 pour toi respons tre vit et tres gentil. i am planning a solo trip tunisia-algeria -(spain)-marocco-spain-france, starting in april. my idea is to follow the coast line of northafrica from djerba to rabat. i am in the warmshower community, and my concerns come from the experience heard: one said that there are strongest oppressive police controls (he crossed the border from south tunisia). other amenities come from some UE official sites: italy, switzerland and danmark write "do not go to algeria if not necessary, algeria is not a safe place". they suggest not to pass through cabilia, to avoid desert areas, never leave mainroads, to travel only with the supervision of a local certified guide etc. etc. they represent algeria as a sort of "wild west" where foreign people risk to be kidnapped, raped, vole, assassine etc ... i have decided to see north africa as a personal experience of living the charm and the feelings of these countries: i do refuse these terrifing statments, these search for fear and for more security. but... is it possible voyager avec un velo sans suscites scandalo? have you experienced wild camping? will i really have a two car escort all along the trip from melloula to ghazauet? is there an efficient bus - train system that could carry me and the bike in case i need it? amis, excuse moi pour ces basic questions, mais je suis attire et tendu apres cette informations. merci pour votre response, you can write to my personal email if you want (STEMEL59@LIBERO.IT) a bientot!
farfallone
No worries, I fully understand your concerns.
Of course, Algeria is not done with terrorism, but if you stay away from risk areas you should travel without incident.
Yes, there are buses, trains and taxis (not always comfortable) practically everywhere, as in Europe. If you have a problem, an accident or something, people will come to help you because there is a certain culture of mutual aid here. Then it can obviously happen to come across villages where the mentality is a little backward ... (Due to the isolation surely ...)
As for traveling alone, I don't recommend it. Not that you risk being killed or kidnapped, but simply because it’s not safe, like everywhere in the world. You can always fall on ill-intentioned people who wants your stuff. There are hotels and youth hostels to rest. Camping is back in fashion here, but again I don't recommend doing it alone. When I go out to camp myself, I do it with one or two friends.
Another reason not to travel there alone is the language barrier. The Algerian people speak French, Arabic and Berber and in some regions it is only one of these three languages. You should ask a few people who practice Bikepacking to go a long way with you, this discipline is developing more and more in Algeria (for those who can afford it). I don't think people will bother you when they see you on your bike, you will be a kind of "curiosity" but nothing more, because you should know that here people are bored to death (literally), so when they see someone out of the ordinary, they start to stare at him, but nothing bad. For example when I go out on a bicycle, even without my bags, I become an alien for the locals (especially if I wear a helmet)
Regarding roadblocks, yes they are everywhere, but not really oppressive, for my part I have never been controlled or bothered by the police or the military. But frankly, after such a violent past with terrorism (The Dark decade) it's a bit normal that there are so many checks on the roads.
Cabilia is where I am now, there are mountains, hills, forests, cows, sheep and many people who are bored.
About the desert areas I agree with you, I think you should avoid them, or go there accompanied by a guide (especially at this time). I have never been to the Sahara but I intend to go there by bike one day.
The warnings you have read are probably valid for someone who has never set foot in Algeria, but if you know people there, I think you have nothing to fear. By following the coast line you shouldn't have any worries. Just watch out for trucks and cars driving like crazy (Mad Max)
Do not forget that Algeria is not a tourist country, and unlike its neighbors, you will not come across many tourists (or not at all). And yes, in a way, Algeria is a Wild West in many areas (a real mess…)
Here is a video of four young people who went from Alger to Tamanrasset by bicycle in 25 days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-RGhJSp0Ec
Two of them did it again last year, but this time they were accompanied by a car (to plant a tree in every city they stop at).
This is the kind of scenery that you will come across on your way (more on my channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F7DGlS2EwQ
Do not forget that Algeria is not a tourist country, and unlike its neighbors, you will not come across many tourists (or not at all). And yes, in a way, Algeria is a Wild West in many areas (a real mess…)
Here is a video of four young people who went from Alger to Tamanrasset by bicycle in 25 days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-RGhJSp0Ec
Two of them did it again last year, but this time they were accompanied by a car (to plant a tree in every city they stop at).
This is the kind of scenery that you will come across on your way (more on my channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F7DGlS2EwQ
No worries, I fully understand your concerns.
Of course, Algeria is not done with terrorism, but if you stay away from risk areas you should travel without incident.
grazie, merci! the tips and news you give are honest and useful. i've travelled solo trips through europe, and i'm forcing these mode for this voyage: i'll keep in mind your suggestions, and hope i can meet you in cabilia (visa is still a mirage....) a bientot!
grazie, merci! the tips and news you give are honest and useful. i've travelled solo trips through europe, and i'm forcing these mode for this voyage: i'll keep in mind your suggestions, and hope i can meet you in cabilia (visa is still a mirage....) a bientot!
farfallone
"Inchallah" as they say here 😉
Bonne chance pour le visa, et à bientôt aussi!
Et bien comme dit au-dessus, vous pouvez voyager à vélo, randonner et camper comme bon vous semble. Vous pourrez toujours ignorer les petits curieux qui vous dévisageront.
Par " suivi " je pense que Causseran fait allusion aux escortes qui étaient quasiment systématiquement imposées aux étrangers voyageant à vélo en Algérie dans un passé très récent. Avec gentillesse ( on est en Algérie et les gens ont des manières ) mais imposées quand même. Je n'ai pas de nouvelles très récentes mais les dernières datent d'il y a 4 ou 5 ans et je ne pense pas qu'il y ait de raisons que cela ait changé depuis.
Cela n'empêche pas complètement de voyager à vélo dans ce pays exceptionnel en choisissant bien son itinéraire, mais cela limite vraiment la liberté totale de mouvement qui est à mon sens la base du cyclotourisme.
L.
merci a LEVELO pour ces precisions , d'aprés le consulat d'Algerie a Montpellier il est difficile sinon impossible de se déplacer librement , je ne pense pas qu'il y est du changement par rapport a l'année qui vient de passer .Hélas c'est dommage vu la diversité du paysage et de l'accueil de la population hors des grandes villes .
S'il y a des informations contraires je suis preneur.
Paul
Au temps pour moi, j’ignorais ce détail.
Même si c’est pour ma sécurité, j’avoue que je trouverais ça gonflant d’être suivi durant mon parcourt. A la limite si c’était pour aller dans le sud je comprendrais mais, si c’est pour parcourir des zones dites "sans risques" je ne vois pas trop l’utilité. J’ai déjà croisé des randonneurs étrangers chargés comme des mules (avec vélos il me semble…) qui attendaient leur bus, et ne semblaient pas pour autant être surveillés (peut-être étaient-ils invités chez des amis résidants en Algérie, et donc pris en charge par ces derniers, qui sait…)
Enfin bref, peut-être qu’en communiquant au consulat un itinéraire relativement sûr, lâcheront-ils un peu la grappe aux intéressés.
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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
Tout d'abord... bonne année ! De belles routes à vous en 2017 !
Je voyage depuis quelques années avec un VTT de très bonne qualité mais équipé de freins à disques hydrauliques. Je vis (pédale) avec l'inquiétude d'avoir une panne (fuite, bulle d'air, chaleur qui fait que le liquide...). Mon vélociste me dit qu'il est impossible de les changer pour des V brakes.
Qu'en pensez-vous ? Est-ce que je prends un gros risque à continuer (seule) avec ces freins ? D'avance je vous remercie pour vos bonnes idées.
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
Hi there,
I’m currently looking for a bike to do my first bike trip across France, with the ultimate goal of cycling through Latin America. I’ve got a lot of questions and I’d love to hear if you have any answers or advice to share. First off, I’ve been through this before with hiking. I want to get top-quality gear right away. When I started hiking, I ended up buying everything three times—first beginner gear, then intermediate, then expert, etc. For biking, I’d prefer to skip that process and invest right now in a bike that could ideally handle Latin America. I’ve set a total max budget of around 5000 € (roughly 4000–4500 € for the bike and the rest for accessories: panniers, helmet, cycling shorts, etc.).
So, I’ve got quite a few questions:
* I’ve read in several places that some people recommend buying the bike directly in Latin America. Since I need a first bike to train in Europe, would it be better to buy an entry-level bike in France (and sell it before the big departure)? Or is it preferable to start right away with my final bike to get used to it? Is buying it there just to save a bit of money?
* For a long-term trip (around six months) in Latin America, is it better to go for a gravel bike or a mountain bike?
* Should I buy a new bike or a refurbished one? Even more so given that I’m planning a long trip—could a refurbished bike end up causing more breakdowns?
If you have any advice on models, technical features to prioritize, or recommended sellers or resellers, I’d love to hear it. I’m a total beginner—I’ve only just started watching videos and reading up on the subject, and all the technical specs are new to me!
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’m currently looking for a bike to do my first bike trip across France, with the ultimate goal of cycling through Latin America. I’ve got a lot of questions and I’d love to hear if you have any answers or advice to share. First off, I’ve been through this before with hiking. I want to get top-quality gear right away. When I started hiking, I ended up buying everything three times—first beginner gear, then intermediate, then expert, etc. For biking, I’d prefer to skip that process and invest right now in a bike that could ideally handle Latin America. I’ve set a total max budget of around 5000 € (roughly 4000–4500 € for the bike and the rest for accessories: panniers, helmet, cycling shorts, etc.).
So, I’ve got quite a few questions:
* I’ve read in several places that some people recommend buying the bike directly in Latin America. Since I need a first bike to train in Europe, would it be better to buy an entry-level bike in France (and sell it before the big departure)? Or is it preferable to start right away with my final bike to get used to it? Is buying it there just to save a bit of money?
* For a long-term trip (around six months) in Latin America, is it better to go for a gravel bike or a mountain bike?
* Should I buy a new bike or a refurbished one? Even more so given that I’m planning a long trip—could a refurbished bike end up causing more breakdowns?
If you have any advice on models, technical features to prioritize, or recommended sellers or resellers, I’d love to hear it. I’m a total beginner—I’ve only just started watching videos and reading up on the subject, and all the technical specs are new to me!
Thanks in advance for your help!
Calling all travelers.
We’ll be landing at Lyon Airport and want to bike to La Verpillière train station (with panniers and camping gear, etc.) to catch a TER to Voreppe.
What’s the safest route for this bike trip?
Thanks in advance
hi,
I'm planning a recumbent bike trip from the Pyrenees to Greece. On the EuroVelo 8 route, it doesn't specify the path through the Alps.
Are there any experienced cyclists here who can tell me where they go to avoid climbing too high?
Also, is there another traveler/bike forum better suited for broadening the responses?
thanks