Traverser je Golden Gate Bridge à velo
by Mams1011
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour, dans 2 semaines maintenant nous envolons vers San Francisco
Je souhaitais louer des vélos près des puer 41 traverser le golden Gate et rentrer par le ferry
Est ce une rando facile car je suis avec mes enfants de 11 9 et 5 ans
Merci pour vos reponses
Hello,
Selon tripadvisor, la balade à vélo semble être une des activités incontournables à SF (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/...isco_California.html)
… mais qd on lit plus en avant les avis récents de personnes ayant fait cette activités en solo (sans guide) avec un vélo loué chez une des enseignes les + connues (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/...isco_California.html), on y trouve qd même pas mal d’inconvénients : prix élevé (190 €pour 4 !!), prudence, une certaine capacité physique nécessaire (d’autant plus en cas de vent contraire, mais ds tt les cas, il y a de tte façon qq grimpettes à faire, dont la montée au pont), attente interminable -vu l’affluence en été- pour reprendre le ferry, état des vélos pas tjs au top…. Ne pas oublier qu'à SF ce n'est pas tjs plein soleil, et qu'il peut même y faire froid en plein été...
Au vu de tout ça, et si vs n'avez pas une journée entière à consacrer à cette activité (pour que ça reste cool), et avec 3 enfants dont un de seulement 5 ans, je pense qu'il est + aisé de faire ça en voiture (en plus de l’économie d’argent, vs gagnerez en temps, en énergie; et vs pourrez pousser bien plus loin > bout de la Conzelman Rd pour avoir bien d'autres point de vue que ceux depuis le GGB, en faisant de fréquents arrêts... Pour une question de luminosité et de position du soleil, privilégiez la fin d'aprèm > sunset, ce qui est impossible à faire avec des vélos loués).
Si vs voulez faire une activité vélo, pensez aussi à la balade le long de la côte à LA (entre Venice Beach et Santa Monica ... et généralement, le temps est bien + chaud et ensoleillé à LA qu'à SF)
Mais en lisant plus à fond les centaines d' avis de Tripadvisor , ainsi que des carnets de voyage (puisque cette activité revient régulièrement), vs devriez pouvoir vs faire votre propre opinion.
Selon tripadvisor, la balade à vélo semble être une des activités incontournables à SF (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/...isco_California.html)
… mais qd on lit plus en avant les avis récents de personnes ayant fait cette activités en solo (sans guide) avec un vélo loué chez une des enseignes les + connues (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/...isco_California.html), on y trouve qd même pas mal d’inconvénients : prix élevé (190 €pour 4 !!), prudence, une certaine capacité physique nécessaire (d’autant plus en cas de vent contraire, mais ds tt les cas, il y a de tte façon qq grimpettes à faire, dont la montée au pont), attente interminable -vu l’affluence en été- pour reprendre le ferry, état des vélos pas tjs au top…. Ne pas oublier qu'à SF ce n'est pas tjs plein soleil, et qu'il peut même y faire froid en plein été...
Au vu de tout ça, et si vs n'avez pas une journée entière à consacrer à cette activité (pour que ça reste cool), et avec 3 enfants dont un de seulement 5 ans, je pense qu'il est + aisé de faire ça en voiture (en plus de l’économie d’argent, vs gagnerez en temps, en énergie; et vs pourrez pousser bien plus loin > bout de la Conzelman Rd pour avoir bien d'autres point de vue que ceux depuis le GGB, en faisant de fréquents arrêts... Pour une question de luminosité et de position du soleil, privilégiez la fin d'aprèm > sunset, ce qui est impossible à faire avec des vélos loués).
Si vs voulez faire une activité vélo, pensez aussi à la balade le long de la côte à LA (entre Venice Beach et Santa Monica ... et généralement, le temps est bien + chaud et ensoleillé à LA qu'à SF)
Mais en lisant plus à fond les centaines d' avis de Tripadvisor , ainsi que des carnets de voyage (puisque cette activité revient régulièrement), vs devriez pouvoir vs faire votre propre opinion.
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
Pas mieux ! 😉 😏
Une partie plus facile (plus plate) avec des petits (et plus "secure" également coté circulation !)
Le Golden Gate Park... 😎
https://www.google.com/search?q=things+to+do+in+golden+gate+park&newwindow=1&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=678&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0CAUQ_AUoAGoVChMIx8KgivzxxgIVDw-SCh0H8w6l&dpr=1.5
Conseils pour circuits dans l'Ouest américain : https://voyageforum.com/forum/conseils_etablir_son_circuit_dans_ouest_americain_resume_D5303777/
Bonjour Delphine,
Pour traverser le GGB en velo avec des enfants.
Pour le plus jeune vous avez l'option de prendre un de ces velo ou l'enfant peur s'assoir sur un petit siege derriere l'adulte de devant. Les agences de location de velos ont ce genres de velos.
Si vous ne vous sentez pas en forme pour aller jusqu'a Sausalito et que vous desirez faire une ballade en velo, vous pouvez longer toute la bay et aller jusqu'a Fort Point et en montant la cote, jusqu'au GGB.
Pour Sausalito, je vous conseillerai de le faire en voiture et d'aller jusqu'a Marin City visiter les House-Boats. Au retour (S'il n'y a pas trop de brouillard montez en haut de la colline en prenant Conzelman Rd avant de retraverser le GGB.
Pour vos visites, voyez mon blog en bas de page, Route 66, puis SF.
Nous serons chez nous a San Francisco lors de votre passage et nous serons heureux de vous aider dans vos visites.
Peut-etre aurez vous de la chance, car il semble y avoir moins de brouillard cet ete que durant les etes precedents.
Cordialement
Alex
http://durandale2.blogspot.com/
How heavy do I journey on the way,
When what I seek (my weary travel’s end)
Shakespeare sonnet 50, vers 1- 2.
Je l'ai fait il y a une semaine avec ma femme et mes deux filles de 6 et 9 ans... Par sécurité, nous avions pris des tag-a-long, ces vélos pour enfant accrochés aux vélos des parents... Tout s'est bien passé, même si l'équipe composée de ma femme et de ma plus grande ont mis pied à terre pour la montée jusqu'au pont... Comme l'a dit Jacqueline, à faire si temps propice, c'est-à-dire si le pont est visible... Je confirme aussi que c'est cher, mais moins qu'annoncé. Pour 4, nous en avons eu pour 88 dollars... Petite astuce, tu les réserves par mail juste avant d'aller les chercher dans une agence, et rien que ça, ça te fait gagner 20% sur la note... Non négligeable, sachant que tous les prestataires le font... Aussi, arrivant à Sausalito, n'hésite pas à pousser quelques kilomètres (environ 3) pour aller te balader sur les pontons des villages sur l'eau... Vraiment sympa...
Ne rêve pas ta vie ! Vis tes rêves !
Jusqu'a ce jour je n'avais pas connaissance de ce park , et je te remercie de me l'avoir fait connaitre :)
Ce sera super avec notre fille de 6ans🙂
Ce sera super avec notre fille de 6ans🙂
Vraiment dommage, car la traversée du Golden Gate en vélo est un must... C'est là que tu auras les meilleure vue de ce mastodonte ! Tu ne referas pas ça tous les jours... A+ et bon voyage !
Une petite photo pour essayer de te faire changer d'avis... (c'est ma femme et me fille sur le vélo que l'on y voit)
Une petite photo pour essayer de te faire changer d'avis... (c'est ma femme et me fille sur le vélo que l'on y voit)
Ne rêve pas ta vie ! Vis tes rêves !
Bonjour Delphine,
petite info supplementaire.
Si vous traversez le GGB en velo un jour de semaine, vous serez du cote Bay, donc vous pourrez voir Alcatraz et la ville de SF. Les Samedi et Dimanche vous serez du cote Ocean, donc vue sur la ville difficile sauf lorsque vous serez a Vista Point.
Si vous decidez de faire ce trajet en velo, je vous expliquerai par ou passer afin d'eviter les voitures dans la descente vers Sausalito.
Cordialement
AlexVue depuis Baker Beach


http://durandale2.blogspot.com/
How heavy do I journey on the way,
When what I seek (my weary travel’s end)
Shakespeare sonnet 50, vers 1- 2.
Avec plaisir ! 😉
Conseils pour circuits dans l'Ouest américain : https://voyageforum.com/forum/conseils_etablir_son_circuit_dans_ouest_americain_resume_D5303777/
Il y a la possibilité d'aller a Sausalito, de revenir voir le couché de soleil sur le Golden Gate et la Bay de San Francisco, puis refaire la traversé en vélo?
Cet option est conseillé ou a éviter?
De plus, si nous choisissons cet option de voir le couché de soleil, vers quelle heure nous conseillez de partir de San Francisco pour allez a Sausalito et de revenir voir le couché de soleil? Plutot le matin ou l'apres midi?
Merci pour votre aide
Merci pour votre aide
Tu peux aussi le faire à pied , c'est tout aussi sympa et beaucoup moins cher...
Bonsoir Jerome,
Hier le coucher du soleil a pris place a 8:05 PM.
Selon le jour ou vous serez a San Francisco cela va changer.
Il y a trois endroits pour voir le coucher du soleil au travers du Golden Gate Bridge, (S'il y en a un!) je veux dire qui vaille la peine d'etre observe.
1-Depuis le pier, a cote de la Warming Hut, avant d'arriver a Fort Point. 2-Depuis la promenade au bout du Marina Green. 3-Depuis le parking du yacht club, a droite de l'autre cote du Marina Green.
Prise le 4 Aout, vers 8:15 PM, depuis la promenade.
Cordialement Alex
1-Depuis le pier, a cote de la Warming Hut, avant d'arriver a Fort Point. 2-Depuis la promenade au bout du Marina Green. 3-Depuis le parking du yacht club, a droite de l'autre cote du Marina Green.
Prise le 4 Aout, vers 8:15 PM, depuis la promenade.

Cordialement Alex
http://durandale2.blogspot.com/
How heavy do I journey on the way,
When what I seek (my weary travel’s end)
Shakespeare sonnet 50, vers 1- 2.
Ca donne envie.
J'y serais le 7 et 8 septembre.
Donc si je comprend bien, il faut mieux etre du coté de San Francisco et non pas de l'autre coté du pont pour le coucher de soleil?
Hi,
"Donc si je comprend bien, il faut mieux etre du coté de San Francisco et non pas de l'autre coté du pont pour le coucher de soleil? "
Tout dépend de ce que tu recherches: soleil de face ou soleil de dos Vu que le soleil se lève à l'est et se couche à l'ouest😛, et vu l'emplacement de Fort Point par exemple , celui-ci est à voir le matin pour avoir le soleil ds le dos et le GGB bien éclairé. Et les points de vue depuis l'autre côté du GGB (depuis Conzelman Rd) sont à voir au sunset (et non le matin) pour avoir le soleil de dos et non de face
Un vieux topic (encore un vieux 😛) qui explique tout, photos à l'appui: http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2505264#2505264
"Donc si je comprend bien, il faut mieux etre du coté de San Francisco et non pas de l'autre coté du pont pour le coucher de soleil? "
Tout dépend de ce que tu recherches: soleil de face ou soleil de dos Vu que le soleil se lève à l'est et se couche à l'ouest😛, et vu l'emplacement de Fort Point par exemple , celui-ci est à voir le matin pour avoir le soleil ds le dos et le GGB bien éclairé. Et les points de vue depuis l'autre côté du GGB (depuis Conzelman Rd) sont à voir au sunset (et non le matin) pour avoir le soleil de dos et non de face
Un vieux topic (encore un vieux 😛) qui explique tout, photos à l'appui: http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2505264#2505264
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
Bonsoir Jerome,
Il y a plusieurs points de vue pour le GGB.
Vous serez de passage et vous n'aurez sans doute pas le temps de tous les voir.
Au alentours du 7 Septembre, le soleil devrait disparaitre derriere le GGB vers 8:45 PM +/-
Les probabilites que le brouillard soit present diminuent en Septembre, mais il est toujours possible qu'il y en ai.
Comme le soleil se couchera un peu plus vers le Sud, je vous conseillerai de vous positionner au pier pres de la Warming Hut. Vous serez plus pres du GGB et depuis cet endroit vous devriez avoir le soleil entre les deux piliers du pont, plus vers celui du Nord que celui du Sud.
Un autre beau point de vue est celui depuis Baker Beach en bas de Lincoln Blvd. Celui ci plutot au cours de l'apres-midi.
Depuis Conzelman Rd, du cote Nord du pont, au premier arret, allez jusqu'au bout du chemin et vous avez aussi un tres beau point de vue sur le GGB.
Je vous aurai bien piloter pour prendre des photos, mais nous ne serons pas chez-nous a San Francisco a cette date.
Cordialement
Alex


http://durandale2.blogspot.com/
How heavy do I journey on the way,
When what I seek (my weary travel’s end)
Shakespeare sonnet 50, vers 1- 2.
"Au alentours du 7 Septembre, le soleil devrait disparaitre derriere le GGB vers 8:45 PM +/- ....
Je vous aurai bien piloter pour prendre des photos, mais nous ne serons pas chez-nous a San Francisco a cette date. "
Heureusement pour Jérôme que vs ne soyez pas chez vous le 7 septembre pour le piloter : avec vous, ses photos se seraient réalisées ds le noir.... puisque le sunset a lieu à 19h30 (7.30 PM) à cette date
Heureusement pour Jérôme que vs ne soyez pas chez vous le 7 septembre pour le piloter : avec vous, ses photos se seraient réalisées ds le noir.... puisque le sunset a lieu à 19h30 (7.30 PM) à cette date
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
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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! !






