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je voudrais acheter un vélo de randonnée pour rouler le long des cours d'eau et camper plusieurs jours...je suis habituée à rouler en vélo tous les jours chez moi... merci pour vos conseils
Acheter un vélo de randonnée
by Anneil
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
En ce qui me concerne, je trouve qu'il est impossible de répondre car ta demande est beaucoup trop imprécise.
Si tu es habituée à rouler à vélo tous les jours, je suppose que tu dois déjà posséder ta propre monture. N'est-elle pas adaptée, avec quelques modifications, à la pratique que tu envisages ?
Si tu souhaites acquérir un nouveau vélo, tu as sans doute identifié sur ta monture actuelle, les caractéristiques qui ne (te) convenaient pas. Dans l'affirmative, quelles sont-elles ?
avant d'aller plus avant, le site cyclo randonnée (boutique spécialisée) donne pas mal de précisions sur le sujet et les caractéristiques à prendre en compte pour un vélo de voyage... il y a aussi des "guides pratiques" ... le lien :
http://www.cyclo-randonnee.fr/achat/cat-velo-de-voyage-171.html
après, on peut plus facilement donner quelques pistes (il faudrait aussi connaître le budget envisagé, la durée et les destinations envisagées, etc ...)
bonne recherche
merci pour cette réponse.. je consulterai ce site
j'ai été voir en magasin, y'a plusieurs questions : cadre alu ou acier, roues de 26 ou 28 pouces ?
je suis décidée pour beaucoup de vitesses, des freins hydrauliques et des pneus swalbe marathon..
mon projet est de rouler plusieurs jours d'affilée en commençant le long des fleuves ou canaux.... je continue à regarder
merci pour cette réponse pleine de bon sens, j'apprécie ... ça va dans l'attitude de moins consommer et je suis entièrement d'accord
j'aime mon vieux vélo peugeot mais pour la rando, il ne me parait pas adapté (3 vitesses qui marchent, des pneus fins...)
je voudrais partir plusieurs jours d'affilée et commencer le long des voies fluviales..
Bonjour,
je ne comprend pas tout dans la démarche . . . si c'est pour de la rando tranquille le long des fleuves ou canaux, donc en très grande partie sur du plat, quid des vitesses ? c'est beaucoup + un choix judicieux de la cassette et des plateaux adaptés à ton programme .
cadre acier ou alu ? regarde les nbreux échanges du forum à ce sujet, tu ne seras sans doute pas + avancée ensuite, j'habite en secteur cotier et j'ai choisi l'alu pour éviter la rouille du cadre, mais toute la visserie et autres composants se corrodent à l'air salin . Pour l'argument de poids c'est vraiment négligeable .
Freins hydrauliques ? pourquoi pas , disques ou patins ? Je fais tout l'entretien de mes vélos et je sais que les disques sont + fragiles en cas de chocs que de V brakes et avec des patins de bonne qualité pas de pb de freinage, attention aux discours des vendeurs et du marketing .
Pneus Schwalbe , y 'a pas mieux pour éviter les crevaison, surtout vélo chargé, mais ils ne sont plus les seuls aujourd'hui sur le marché .
26' ou 28', si tu fais un peu de VTT en dehors de la rando du 26' s'impose, sinon le 28' convient bien, mais ce qui compte en 1er lieu c'est d'avoir la bonne taille et réglage adapté à la morpho .
Si tu veux faire 5/6 H / jr n'oublie pas l'aspect selle aussi important et rarement proposé en qualité ( type Brooks) en moyenne gamme .
je ne comprend pas tout dans la démarche . . . si c'est pour de la rando tranquille le long des fleuves ou canaux, donc en très grande partie sur du plat, quid des vitesses ? c'est beaucoup + un choix judicieux de la cassette et des plateaux adaptés à ton programme .
cadre acier ou alu ? regarde les nbreux échanges du forum à ce sujet, tu ne seras sans doute pas + avancée ensuite, j'habite en secteur cotier et j'ai choisi l'alu pour éviter la rouille du cadre, mais toute la visserie et autres composants se corrodent à l'air salin . Pour l'argument de poids c'est vraiment négligeable .
Freins hydrauliques ? pourquoi pas , disques ou patins ? Je fais tout l'entretien de mes vélos et je sais que les disques sont + fragiles en cas de chocs que de V brakes et avec des patins de bonne qualité pas de pb de freinage, attention aux discours des vendeurs et du marketing .
Pneus Schwalbe , y 'a pas mieux pour éviter les crevaison, surtout vélo chargé, mais ils ne sont plus les seuls aujourd'hui sur le marché .
26' ou 28', si tu fais un peu de VTT en dehors de la rando du 26' s'impose, sinon le 28' convient bien, mais ce qui compte en 1er lieu c'est d'avoir la bonne taille et réglage adapté à la morpho .
Si tu veux faire 5/6 H / jr n'oublie pas l'aspect selle aussi important et rarement proposé en qualité ( type Brooks) en moyenne gamme .
L'alu est très répandu, désormais assez fiable ... en fonction des modèles et des prix, on peut choisir l'un ou l'autre si l'on n' envisage pas de rouler dans des lieux éloignés de toute civilisation (un acier se répare facilement, par des gens pas forcément au top de la mécanique cyclo : c-est bien si l'on tombe en panne sur l'altiplano, mais ailleurs ...)
Pour la taille ... 26" est une dimension très répandue, et offrant toute les dimensions de pneus (de 1" soit 25,4 mm de section jusqu'à 2,2 " soit près de 55 mm de section... et surtout, les pneus de 26" se trouvent partout (pas forcément le modèle désiré, mais on peut se dépanner à peu près partout !!)
Enfin pour les pneus ... Schwalbe marathon, bon choix, solide ... mais on peut trouver un peu plus léger ...mais pour des parcours plats, ça ne joue guère ...
Bonne prépa
Bonjour, ces derniers temps j'ai modifié le vtt de madame pour en faire un vélo de randonnée.
Nous avons décidé de modifier le vélo car il convenait bien à madame et c'est un cadre acier en très bon état (vtt utilisé comme un VTC jusqu'ici)
Base VTT rockrider 320, principales modifications
pneux 26'x1.5'
pédalier 22x30x40 (au lieu de 24x34x44)
cassette 7v : 14x32 (au lieu de 14x28)
chaine neuve 7/8V
manettes dérailleurs av et ar au lieu des poignées tournantes)
nouvelles poignées ergonomiques
changement gaines + cables (freins et dérailleurs)
potence inclinable
cales pieds sans courroie
porte bagage AR
pédales métalliques + cale pied sans courroie (au lieu des pédales plastic pourries)
on a donné les pièces remplacées à notre atelier de réparation participatif préféré
je suis à la recherche d'une béquille adaptée
je met une photo du vélo ce WE
Il me semble qu'à présent je cerne mieux le sens de ta question initiale. Tu fais régulièrement du vélo avec un vélo assez ancien et tu souhaites t'offrir un nouveau vélo pour te lancer dans la pratique du cyclo-tourisme. Pour débuter tu envisages des parcours faciles, bien balisés et sans beaucoup de dénivelés (les voies cyclables aménagées sur les berges des canaux) mais dans le futur tu t'attaqueras sans doute à des randonnées plus ambitieuses. Devant la diversité de l'offre et la multiplicité des avis souvent contradictoires que l'on peut lire ici ou là, tu hésites et tu ne sais plus vers quel modèle porter ton choix. D'autant que tu ne veux pas de tromper car un vélo représente un certain investissement et pour pratiquer le cyclo-camping, il faut également acquérir des sacoches, une tente...
Ce que je vais dire n'engage que moi et n'est que mon avis et cela n'est pas un conseil. Je préfère les roues de 28, je préfère les guidons de course et les selles dures qui permettent d'être bien stable pour pédaler et je préfère les vélos en acier.
Les freins hydrauliques sur jantes freinent très bien, sont très faciles à régler et les patins se changent en un clin d'oeil. J'ai deux vélos équipés en Magura HS33 et j'en suis très content. Avec de tels freins, même chargé et sous la pluie, on peut descendre un long col sans éprouver de douleurs dans les mains à force de serrer les poignées de frein. revers de la médaille, ils usent rapidement les jantes et il faut nettoyer les patins de frein si l'on roule sur des routes avec des poussières siliceuses notamment. Les freins à disque mécaniques voire hydrauliques à commandes mécaniques freinent également très bien en épargnant les jantes.
Si j'avais un vélo ou un type de vélo à mettre en avant cela serait un mixte gravel-rando du type de l'Awol de Specialized (ou un vélo lui ressemblant chez Genesis, Trek...). Très polyvalent aussi bien sur route que sur chemin ou piste forestière ; très stable même chargé et confortable.
J'ai découvert ce type de vélo sur ce forum et je ne m'en lasse pas.
Pour finir, je ne suis pas amateur des bêtes de trait, type trekking (VSF Fahrradmanufaktur TX 400 par exemple) sauf pour des randonnées engagées dans des terrains difficiles et cassants type pistes africaines ou asiatiques.
Bonjour,
Il faudrait peut être parler un peu gros sous, donc budget ce que Anneil n'a pas précisé .
Entre un moyen de gamme D4 ou autres dans les 5/600 € et Awol à 1000/1500 €, on ne parle plus du même objet .
1 vélo peut être évolutif, je roule sur Renault Janeiro, à 4/500 € à l'achat, dont ajd'hui il ne reste plus que le cadre, la potence et quelques accessoires d'origine, presque tout le reste a été upgradé au fur et à mesure de l'usure ou des casses ( 8 à 10 000 km à ce jour) .
Mais il y a 10 ans je n'aurais pas investi 1000€ ou + dans 1 vélo pour faire essentiellement des voies vertes, ou véloroute .
Ce sont 2 approches différentes . . .
Entre un moyen de gamme D4 ou autres dans les 5/600 € et Awol à 1000/1500 €, on ne parle plus du même objet .
1 vélo peut être évolutif, je roule sur Renault Janeiro, à 4/500 € à l'achat, dont ajd'hui il ne reste plus que le cadre, la potence et quelques accessoires d'origine, presque tout le reste a été upgradé au fur et à mesure de l'usure ou des casses ( 8 à 10 000 km à ce jour) .
Mais il y a 10 ans je n'aurais pas investi 1000€ ou + dans 1 vélo pour faire essentiellement des voies vertes, ou véloroute .
Ce sont 2 approches différentes . . .
Effectivement, j'ai oublié d'aborder l'aspect économique de la question.
@ Anneil Quel est ton budget pour cette acquisition ?
@ Anneil Quel est ton budget pour cette acquisition ?
merci pour vos conseils et réponses... c'est très aidant !
je peux me faire un gros cadeau, jusqu'à 1500 ou 1800 euros... voilà pour le prix, et je voudrais que ce vélo dure ... je ne suis pas fana de vitesse mais juste me promener et découvrir ...
près de chez moi il y a 2 magasins : l'un vend velodeville (marque allemande) et l'autre specialized (marque us), celle dont tu parles... je suis allée voir les 2 et j'hésite... il parait aussi que l'on peut acheter sur internet : les sacoches, par exemple
je peux me faire un gros cadeau, jusqu'à 1500 ou 1800 euros... voilà pour le prix, et je voudrais que ce vélo dure ... je ne suis pas fana de vitesse mais juste me promener et découvrir ...
près de chez moi il y a 2 magasins : l'un vend velodeville (marque allemande) et l'autre specialized (marque us), celle dont tu parles... je suis allée voir les 2 et j'hésite... il parait aussi que l'on peut acheter sur internet : les sacoches, par exemple
dans cette zone de prix, les composants sont de qualité ...donc durables .... voirmaintenant les modèles proposés par les vélocistes (c'est bien de pouvoir essayer et d'avoir quelque un pour faire les réglages ...) ... certaines vélos "de voyage" montent à plus de 17kg "tout nus" : c'est trop; à mon sens ... spécialised a des modèles plus légers ... mais pas forcément adaptés ...
quand au reste (sacoches et autres, effectivement, on peut faire sur internet ... c'est sans problème
Voir, toucher et essayer ; cela me semble absolument nécessaire avant d'acheter.
Cela a déjà été dit de nombreuses fois sur ce forum, mais je le redis car cela est important : il faut certes acheter un cadre dont la hauteur convient mais il faut également veiller à la longueur. Les vendeurs insistent sur la première caractéristique mais oublient souvent la seconde. En randonnée, la position allongée bras tendus devient vite fatigante puis inconfortable et douloureuse.
Cela a déjà été dit de nombreuses fois sur ce forum, mais je le redis car cela est important : il faut certes acheter un cadre dont la hauteur convient mais il faut également veiller à la longueur. Les vendeurs insistent sur la première caractéristique mais oublient souvent la seconde. En randonnée, la position allongée bras tendus devient vite fatigante puis inconfortable et douloureuse.
Bonjour,
Moi je te conseillerais la même chose que Yevgeny . (modifier ton vélo actuel; outre le coût qui sera moindre, tu apprendras à connaitre ton vélo)
En fait, ce qui peut être "gênant", c'est que visiblement, tu n'as jamais fait de rando auparavant donc tu ne sais pas encore si cela va te plaire et si tu renouvelleras l'experience, et si oui, si tu souhaiteras aller plus loin en quittant le pays? Du coup, sans cette première petite experience (ne fus ce que 3-4 jours), je pense qu'investir une telle somme dans un vélo pourrait être inutile.
Mais si tu es décidée, et qu'effectivement tu rêves déjà de voyages sur des pistes de contrées lointaines alors je ne peux que te recommander ce que tu as pu lire sur ce forum et ce vers quoi tu semblais t'orienter déjà (cadre 26 acier, pneus et jantes de qualité, 8 ou 9 vitesses, ...)
Si c'est pour de la rando sur chemin et routes de France uniquement, un simple vélo, en alu, sans forcement des Marathon mondial (qui sont lourds), sans forcement du shimano XT partout, etc... peut faire l'affaire. Tu met tes sacoches et ton barda dedans et c'est parti :)
En France ou en Europe (de l'Ouest?) de manière générale, si tu as un pépin, tu fais 3 pas et t'as un vélociste ou un grand magasin de pièces.
Un élement sur lequel il faut faire attention: le plateau et la cassette. Ils doivent être adaptés, en particulier si tu voyageras chargées de tente, sac de couchage, popotte etc... Sinon, les montées risquent d'être très pénible...
[...]j'aime mon vieux vélo peugeot mais pour la rando, il ne me parait pas adapté (3 vitesses qui marchent, des pneus fins...)[...]
Moi je te conseillerais la même chose que Yevgeny. (modifier ton vélo actuel; outre le coût qui sera moindre, tu apprendras à connaitre ton vélo)
Tout dépend de l'âge du vélo ; s'il est vraiment ancien, trouver des pièces pour le modifier va être un peu compliqué.
Moi je te conseillerais la même chose que Yevgeny. (modifier ton vélo actuel; outre le coût qui sera moindre, tu apprendras à connaitre ton vélo)
Tout dépend de l'âge du vélo ; s'il est vraiment ancien, trouver des pièces pour le modifier va être un peu compliqué.
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Looking for a female travel companion for a cycling trip (arriving by plane in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and cycling toward Montevideo, Uruguay, returning by plane to France from Buenos Aires, Argentina) – 1,500 km
Hello everyone! I’m planning a cycling trip across Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, with a departure set for late October, November, or December. I’m looking for a travel companion to share this long-distance adventure with.
Experience: I already have solid experience in bicycle touring in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Currently, I maintain excellent physical condition by cycling an average of 250 km over 3 days per week (4 hours a day at 20 km/h).
The trip & the pace:
Daily pace: Between 50 and 80 km per day, to make steady progress while taking time to explore. Accommodation: Flexible and authentic. We’ll alternate between wild camping, campsites, Warmshowers, small guesthouses, and budget hotels depending on opportunities and the weather.
Looking forward to reading your message and planning this amazing journey together!
Hello everyone! I’m planning a cycling trip across Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, with a departure set for late October, November, or December. I’m looking for a travel companion to share this long-distance adventure with.
Experience: I already have solid experience in bicycle touring in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Currently, I maintain excellent physical condition by cycling an average of 250 km over 3 days per week (4 hours a day at 20 km/h).
The trip & the pace:
Daily pace: Between 50 and 80 km per day, to make steady progress while taking time to explore. Accommodation: Flexible and authentic. We’ll alternate between wild camping, campsites, Warmshowers, small guesthouses, and budget hotels depending on opportunities and the weather.
Looking forward to reading your message and planning this amazing journey together!
Another long-time dream of Claudio’s: the Petit Mont Cenis pass and the dam at the eponymous lake.
A place where many Italians, including my father, worked in the 1950s–60s.
Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne → Lanslebourg → Petit Mont Cenis → return. 315 km, 3 days. Bivouac at St-Michel-de-M.
Brouter link
Leg One: Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne Leg Two: St-Michel → Lanslebourg → Mont Cenis Lake → St-Michel Leg Three: St-Michel → Faverges
And it finally happened in August 2026: in the Maurienne Valley about the famous cycle route known as the V67
Leg One: Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne Leg Two: St-Michel → Lanslebourg → Mont Cenis Lake → St-Michel Leg Three: St-Michel → Faverges
And it finally happened in August 2026: in the Maurienne Valley about the famous cycle route known as the V67
Hi there,
Is there a bike route that crosses Italy to catch the boat to Sicily?
If so, where does it start and where does it end?
🇷🇼 Cycling in Rwanda: 4 episodes, an off-the-beaten-path adventure
After 3 weeks and nearly 1,200 km by bike across Rwanda, I made 4 videos to share this adventure in a different way: the landscapes, the encounters, the villages… but above all, all those incredible scenes of everyday life.
The 4 episodes are available here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnfbxjccWAg
The 4th episode focuses on rural Rwandan life: simple, authentic, and sometimes surprising scenes that you only truly discover when you take the time to travel by bike.
If you have a few minutes, let yourself be transported to Rwanda…
Hi,
We bought the MSR bike tent model (2-person + large awning that can fit 2 bikes) back in 2005. It’s served us really well, especially during a year-long trip in Africa. Now, one of the poles is broken, and we’d love to replace it since that’s the only issue with the tent—we still love it! The poles are 9.35 mm in diameter, with 8 sections of 49 cm and 2 sections of 28 cm. Total length when assembled: 416 cm. Actually, two large sections are broken: one straight and one curved. It’s a pain to find replacements since this model is no longer sold anywhere.
Would anyone have this model lying around unused and be willing to sell me a pole?
Hi everyone,
In early April, I’m redoing the Vélo Francette (La Rochelle to Ouistreham), and then I’d like to cycle along the Cotentin Peninsula (which I don’t know at all), follow the coast up to Cherbourg, and then head back down to at least Saint-Malo. I’d love to know if it’s pleasant for cycling—are the roads nice? Not too windy? What are the must-see spots? Any great campsites? All your tips and advice are more than welcome, and I thank you in advance.
After testing it for three years across various modes of transport, I’m sharing this video of a bike packing case. It’s made from recycled cardboard and shrink-wrapped, with adjustable thickness and added bubble wrap depending on the level of protection you want.
Installing spacers at the fork and chainstays makes the packaging compact. With the fifteen-odd euros for shrink-wrapping at the airport, this case travels really well.
https://youtu.be/_GDJi-GqmkM
- Low bulk (1.10m x 0.70m x 0.25m for a large frame), it fits vertically in train luggage compartments and the total dimensions (x+y+z) don’t exceed 2.40m.
- Two carrying solutions for public transport and easy handling by airport staff (no more tears in the cardboard from openings).
- 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.
I just took a trip in Tunisia from Tozeur to Douz, skirting Chott el Jerid to the south. I’m back with the urge to keep going further south via the 4x4 tracks to connect Douz to Ksar Ghilane. Has anyone driven this route recently or explored southern Tunisia?
Thanks for your tips!
fix
Hi, who can recommend a bike route from Vienne, Isère to Sicily, and what’s the best time of year to go?
Thanks
https://curieuxcyclos.eklablog.fr/
https://curieuxcyclos.eklablog.fr/
😎Fellow traveling cyclists or not, all of you who love travel, the pleasure of physical effort, nature, beautiful machines, people with true passions they seek to fulfill, and who also enjoy reading great literature about all this—the *200* magazine is for you just as it is for me. I should mention I have no financial or other interest in this (in an era where we accuse our politicians of all sorts of vile interests, I prefer to take precautions). I’ve been subscribed since the beginning, and every three months, I get my 130 pages of dreams (the magazine just went from 110 to 130 pages).
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
Hi there,
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires. I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time). I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral. I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough? And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Nath
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires. I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time). I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral. I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough? And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Nath
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Heinz Stucke has passed away.
He never stopped traveling the world since 1962.
So sad.
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio
the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio
Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
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.