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est il facile de réparer une crevaison avec une roue roaloof
j'envisage d'acheter un vélo pour le grand cyclotourisme
merci
jacques delannoy satis88
Réparer une crevaison avec une roue Rohloff?
by Satis88
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Presque pareil qu'une roue ordinaire, il faut quant même compter 4 secondes supplémentaires pour désaccoupler la commande de câbles, et 6 secondes pour la remettre en place.
Soit dix secondes, c'est quant même énorme comparé au changement des 4 roues d'une F1.
A cela bien sur ajouter le temps normal du démontage de la roue et la réparation de la chambre à air. Soit entre Dix minutes et une heure pour les moins doués.
Personnellement je ne rustine pas sur la route, je change de chambre à air et je fait la réparation à la halte du soir.
Bonne route sans crevaison avec des pneus adaptés.
Soit dix secondes, c'est quant même énorme comparé au changement des 4 roues d'une F1.
A cela bien sur ajouter le temps normal du démontage de la roue et la réparation de la chambre à air. Soit entre Dix minutes et une heure pour les moins doués.
Personnellement je ne rustine pas sur la route, je change de chambre à air et je fait la réparation à la halte du soir.
Bonne route sans crevaison avec des pneus adaptés.
je fus navigateur navigaterre , je reste navigaterre.
Qu'importe d'où nous venons, car nous pouvons aller beaucoup plus loin que ce dont nous avions révé .
et il faut soustraire dans ton calcul les 10 secondes (si tout va bien) a batailler avec le dérailleur pour que le pignon sorte ou rentre en enroulant correctement la chaîne sur les galets du dérailleur, et pour que la chaîne soit sur le bon pignon!
donc a mon avis il y a.... égalité! (pour être gentil!) 😉
J'ai lu aussi, je ne sais plus ou, qu'il était compliqué de changer une roue avec un Rohloff!!! je pense que celui qui a dit ça n'a jamais vu un Rohloff de prés! et ne connaissant pas ce "bidule bizarre" a l'arrière du vélo, il s'est fait une opinion a l'emporte pièce! 🤪
J'ai lu aussi, je ne sais plus ou, qu'il était compliqué de changer une roue avec un Rohloff!!! je pense que celui qui a dit ça n'a jamais vu un Rohloff de prés! et ne connaissant pas ce "bidule bizarre" a l'arrière du vélo, il s'est fait une opinion a l'emporte pièce! 🤪
Mon Rohloff étant monté sur un trike avec une bôme à rallonge, j'ai du inclure un tendeur de chaîne de type dérailleur. Ce qui fait le même temps de démontage remontage qu'avec un dérailleur.
je fus navigateur navigaterre , je reste navigaterre.
Qu'importe d'où nous venons, car nous pouvons aller beaucoup plus loin que ce dont nous avions révé .
J'ai lu aussi, je ne sais plus ou, qu'il était compliqué de changer une roue avec un Rohloff!!! je pense que celui qui a dit ça n'a jamais vu un Rohloff de prés! et ne connaissant pas ce "bidule bizarre" a l'arrière du vélo, il s'est fait une opinion a l'emporte pièce! 🤪
Si tu changes une roue avec un moyeu à vitesse (peu importe la marque) par une autre roue avec le même moyeu, aucun problème c'est sûr.
Si tu changes ta roue parce que tu ne peux plus continuer avec (jante abimée) loin de toute ville, tu ne pourras pas utiliser n'importe quelle autre roue de rechange, il te faudra soit aller chez un vendeur qui a la même (avec donc le même moyeu) en stock, soit commander la roue (selon où tu es, plusieurs semaines d'attente), soit re-rayonner le moyeu avec une nouvelle jante.
Là, on peut dire que c'est effectivement plus compliqué que d'échanger une roue détruite par une autre disponible dans de nombreux endroits du monde.
Si tu changes une roue avec un moyeu à vitesse (peu importe la marque) par une autre roue avec le même moyeu, aucun problème c'est sûr.
Si tu changes ta roue parce que tu ne peux plus continuer avec (jante abimée) loin de toute ville, tu ne pourras pas utiliser n'importe quelle autre roue de rechange, il te faudra soit aller chez un vendeur qui a la même (avec donc le même moyeu) en stock, soit commander la roue (selon où tu es, plusieurs semaines d'attente), soit re-rayonner le moyeu avec une nouvelle jante.
Là, on peut dire que c'est effectivement plus compliqué que d'échanger une roue détruite par une autre disponible dans de nombreux endroits du monde.
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La question initiale était Réparer une crevaison avec une roue Rohloff .
Que vient faire ici une jante abîmée et des semaine d'attente ?
Vous êtes d'un pessimisme déroutant.
Il est difficile sur ce forum de répondre d'une manière décontractée ou amusante.
Que vient faire ici une jante abîmée et des semaine d'attente ?
Vous êtes d'un pessimisme déroutant.
Il est difficile sur ce forum de répondre d'une manière décontractée ou amusante.
je fus navigateur navigaterre , je reste navigaterre.
Qu'importe d'où nous venons, car nous pouvons aller beaucoup plus loin que ce dont nous avions révé .
Tu as dû le voir, je réagissais au message d'Azero.
Je ne suis pas que pessimiste, je suis aussi un méchant adepte du dérailleur. Incurable.
Promis, je ne parlerai plus des moyeux à vitesses pendant une semaine. 😛
Je ne suis pas que pessimiste, je suis aussi un méchant adepte du dérailleur. Incurable.
Promis, je ne parlerai plus des moyeux à vitesses pendant une semaine. 😛
Pas de deuxième vague en Europe : https://tinyurl.com/y5ytqzej
on ne change pas de roue parce que la jante est abimée, on change la jante tout simplement.
il est d'ailleur intéressant de savoir rayonner une roue lorsque l'on part pour un voyage. c'est une opération bien moins compliqué qu'il n'y parait dans la mesure ou l'on a pas deux mains gauches bien sur, et qu'on a pris la précaution d'emmener quelques rayons de rechange (précaution élémentaire). et des jantes, on en trouve partout.
par contre tu aura le temps de casser des tas de dérailleurs avant d'avoir un problème avec ton moyeu a vitesses, car il y a une différence de nature entre le dérailleur et la boite de vitesse... le dérailleur et sa cassette sont des pièces d'usure, fragiles, exposées, alors que le moyeu a vitesse, comme la boite de vitesse d'une voiture, n'en est pas une. donc il est fort probable que tu roules toute une vie de cyclovoyageur avec le même moyeu a vitesse sans avoir a intervenir pour autre chose qu'une petite vidange de temps en temps.
Nota: rayonner sa première roue, c'est extrêmement gratifiant, et plutôt facile si on est un peu observateur et malin. moi c'était il y a bien longtemps et pourtant je m'en souvient encore. si vous hésitez... je vous y encourage vivement! et en plus c'est trés utile en voyage!! ;-)
par contre tu aura le temps de casser des tas de dérailleurs avant d'avoir un problème avec ton moyeu a vitesses, car il y a une différence de nature entre le dérailleur et la boite de vitesse... le dérailleur et sa cassette sont des pièces d'usure, fragiles, exposées, alors que le moyeu a vitesse, comme la boite de vitesse d'une voiture, n'en est pas une. donc il est fort probable que tu roules toute une vie de cyclovoyageur avec le même moyeu a vitesse sans avoir a intervenir pour autre chose qu'une petite vidange de temps en temps.
Nota: rayonner sa première roue, c'est extrêmement gratifiant, et plutôt facile si on est un peu observateur et malin. moi c'était il y a bien longtemps et pourtant je m'en souvient encore. si vous hésitez... je vous y encourage vivement! et en plus c'est trés utile en voyage!! ;-)
Salut Patrice,
Entièrement d'accord avec toi pour le moyeu ROHLOFF, d'ailleurs lorsque l'on me demande conseil, si les gens ont un problème de finance, je leur dis de mettre moins cher sur le vélo mais de prendre un moyeu ROHLOFF. C'est le top pour le voyage à vélo.
Mais je ne suis pas du tout d'accord pour tes deux mains gauches 😛. Je suis gaucher et donc bien deux mains gauches et je sais rayonner une roue complète. Tu confirmes donc que c'est facile de monter une roue et tu as raison de dire que pour partir en voyage, il est très important de savoir au moins changer un rayon.
Sans rancune😄😄 et à bientôt
Gérard
Entièrement d'accord avec toi pour le moyeu ROHLOFF, d'ailleurs lorsque l'on me demande conseil, si les gens ont un problème de finance, je leur dis de mettre moins cher sur le vélo mais de prendre un moyeu ROHLOFF. C'est le top pour le voyage à vélo.
Mais je ne suis pas du tout d'accord pour tes deux mains gauches 😛. Je suis gaucher et donc bien deux mains gauches et je sais rayonner une roue complète. Tu confirmes donc que c'est facile de monter une roue et tu as raison de dire que pour partir en voyage, il est très important de savoir au moins changer un rayon.
Sans rancune😄😄 et à bientôt
Gérard
Des kilomètres pour voir plus loin !
😏 Salut Gerard, la prochaine fois j’utiliserais l'expression "avoir des pieds a la place des mains" pour ne plus insulter les gaucher, promis! 😉
et si je tombe sur quelqu'un qui rayonne ses roues avec ses pieds.. je trouverais autre chose!!! les oreilles peut être, là je devrais etre tranquille!!... 😏😏😛
La seule chose qui me dérange c'est que le fil de la discussion m'amène a défendre "bec et ongle"(*) un élément technique, alors que l'essentiel du voyage a vélo n'est pas là! 🤪 Donc pour rééquilibrer un peu, je dirais que... j'aimerais bien faire dans ma vie le dixième de ce que certains grands voyageurs a vélo ont fait avec des dérailleurs basiques! 😎
(*)que les oiseaux du forum me pardonnent! 😇
La seule chose qui me dérange c'est que le fil de la discussion m'amène a défendre "bec et ongle"(*) un élément technique, alors que l'essentiel du voyage a vélo n'est pas là! 🤪 Donc pour rééquilibrer un peu, je dirais que... j'aimerais bien faire dans ma vie le dixième de ce que certains grands voyageurs a vélo ont fait avec des dérailleurs basiques! 😎
(*)que les oiseaux du forum me pardonnent! 😇
Pour moi, pas besoin de rééquilibrer, il n'y a pas de polémique dans nos discussions. 🙂
Tu précises bien que pour toi savoir rayonner est important. Je disais que celui qui est équipé d'un moyeu à vitesses doit savoir qu'en cas de casse de la jante en voyage, il devra soit commander une roue entière, soit savoir rayonner (intéressant à savoir pour le non bricoleur qui part avec ce système) soit trouver quelqu'un qui saura rayonner son moyeu avec une nouvelle jante.
Trouver un marchand de pièces détachées ou d'occasion est plus simple que de trouver un vélociste, un technicien qui rayonnera (s'il a les rayons de la bonne longueur) pour celui qui ne sait pas le faire. Avec un vélo "classique" ou un vtt, il suffira de trouver des roues standard neuves ou d'occase pour repartir, sans avoir à les rayonner.
Pour revenir au sujet exact, c'est évident que changer un pneu sur une roue équipée d'un moyeu à vitesses ne pose aucun problème. On est bien d'accord.
Trouver un marchand de pièces détachées ou d'occasion est plus simple que de trouver un vélociste, un technicien qui rayonnera (s'il a les rayons de la bonne longueur) pour celui qui ne sait pas le faire. Avec un vélo "classique" ou un vtt, il suffira de trouver des roues standard neuves ou d'occase pour repartir, sans avoir à les rayonner.
Pour revenir au sujet exact, c'est évident que changer un pneu sur une roue équipée d'un moyeu à vitesses ne pose aucun problème. On est bien d'accord.
Pas de deuxième vague en Europe : https://tinyurl.com/y5ytqzej
est il facile de réparer une crevaison avec une roue roaloof
j'envisage d'acheter un vélo pour le grand cyclotourisme
merci
Bonjour, j'ai un vélo équipé Rohloff c'est vrai au début je me faisait un monde pour démonter lors d'une crevaison, mais en fait c'est très simple. par contre mon Farrad est équipé d'un pédalier excentrique, je conseil le tendeur arrière.
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Bonjour, j'ai un vélo équipé Rohloff c'est vrai au début je me faisait un monde pour démonter lors d'une crevaison, mais en fait c'est très simple. par contre mon Farrad est équipé d'un pédalier excentrique, je conseil le tendeur arrière.
amitiés cyclottes alainenvadrouille.fr
et il faut soustraire dans ton calcul les 10 secondes (si tout va bien) a batailler avec le dérailleur pour que le pignon sorte ou rentre en enroulant correctement la chaîne sur les galets du dérailleur, et pour que la chaîne soit sur le bon pignon!
Pareil, c'est une question d'habitude, un coup de doigts à prendre. :)
Pareil, c'est une question d'habitude, un coup de doigts à prendre. :)
Le vélo, c'est bien, même pour celleux qui n'en font pas.
En cas de crevaison je ne démonte pas la roue je regarde si je trouve l'origine de la crevaison sur la bande de roulement, si je la trouve je déjante le pneu 30 à 40 cm de chaque coté de la crevaison, je pose une rustine sur le tou de la chambre, et remonte l'ensemble c'est plus rapide et plus facile que de démonter la roue, un rustine est aussi solide qu'une chambre neuve, une de mes chambre avais 12 rustine, j'ai eu une mauvaise série une micro aiguille étais dans l'épaisseur du pneu j'ai crevé 7 fois en 7 jours avant de trouver l'intrus.
Voyageur en vélo électrique classique ou pliant
@ JeanM75 @Doyouphil
Exactement c'est ce que je faisais avec ma mobylette il y a très longtemps. Sur ce genre de véhicule il est beaucoup plus facile de réparer la chambre à air sans démonter la roue. C'est inspiré de cette expérience que je l'ai adopté pour le vélo.
Un conseil: un pneu increvable (presque) comme le schwalbe marathon + une chambre à air auto-réparable Michelin Protek et adieu les crevaisons.
Exactement c'est ce que je faisais avec ma mobylette il y a très longtemps. Sur ce genre de véhicule il est beaucoup plus facile de réparer la chambre à air sans démonter la roue. C'est inspiré de cette expérience que je l'ai adopté pour le vélo.
Un conseil: un pneu increvable (presque) comme le schwalbe marathon + une chambre à air auto-réparable Michelin Protek et adieu les crevaisons.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Thanks for your feedback!
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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
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- Discreet packaging when dealing with bus drivers and train conductors, as it looks like an ordinary parcel.
- No need to return to the starting point to retrieve the case from your outbound trip, which you’d otherwise have to store somewhere, or deal with a bulky cover to pack in your panniers.
- You can still check tire pressure through the plastic film without damaging the packaging too much.
Drawbacks: Around 3 hours for this lengthy and meticulous process—removing the wheels, pedals, handlebars, and derailleur without misaligning them, then securing all components to the frame.
If you get a chance to test it, send me your feedback for future improvements.
Can you take an electric bike on trains in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland?
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
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