Pour un voyage aux USA et un peu tous les pays d'Amérique du Sud, conseillez-vous d'embarquer un antivol?
Nous dormons en général en tente, bivouac sauvage planqué autant que possible, ou en camping le moins possible.
Il y aura sans aucun doute de l'hôtel aussi, mais peut-être pas toujours la possibilité de dormir avec le tandem dans la même pièce.
En générale pour les arrêts shopping c'est à tour de rôle, toujours l'un d'entre nous reste avec le tandem et les sacoches.
C'est "le" truc qui nous ennuis de trimbaler, mais si il faut il faut!!
Nous possédons un Antivol spiral Abus de 180cm de long et qui pèse 454 grammes, ça pourrait être pire....
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Aussi, pour partager un truc de geek 😛 , nous testons pour la première fois un gadget connecté de 11 grammes, le Guardpeanut de Sense (boite française). On l'accroche au tandem et le gadget et/ou le smartphone sonnent au mouvement (tout est configurable via l'appli, android et iOS).
Ca marche bien avec la portée du bluetooth, mais c'est correct (genre à 2 étages dans la maison ça marche).
J'avais l'antivol Abus dont tu parles. Un jour il s'est bloqué sans que je sache pourquoi. L'amie chez qui j'étais est allée chercher une petite scie à métaux pour enfant de ce type :
La lame passe exactement entre la roue crantée et l'axe qui rentre dans le mécanisme. Du coup on a coupé l'axe en moins de 5 secondes... un acier tendre, un comble.
J'étais scié, c'est le cas de le dire. Dégouté même d'avoir confié mon vélo plusieurs années à un système aussi nul ! Une marque qui mettait dans mon souvenir 5/6 niveau résistance à cet antivol, pour lequel j'avais mis un peu le prix.
Du coup j'ai acheté un cable antivol (genre ça http://tinyurl.com/yczohm6c) + un cadenas (pas un Abus du coup) pour lesquels j'ai mis aussi un peu le prix. Ca me semble plus solide et surtout plus pratique, parce qu'on peu faire des collets en passant le cable dans sa propre boucle, autour de n'importe quoi (poteau) vers le velo (autour d'un tube, cadenassé sur la pédale ou un hauban, etc) selon la situation. Parfois pour attacher le vélo dans un arbre ou autre, ça laisse plus de marge qu'un cable qui boucle sur lui-même. Un cable de 180cm qui boucle ça fait moins de 70cm fermé, un cable ouvert de 180cm permet d'éloigner le vélo du point d'attache de 150cm.
Avec un petit coupe boulon sans aucun doute, mais c'est pas très discret. Une pince coupante ne suffit pas. J'ai pris un petit cadenas. Mais la petite scie elle tient dans la manche, en moins de 5 secondes ça donne juste l'impression que le voleur ouvre son propre cadenas... Quand je dis 5, c'était même 4 secondes voir moins... je pensais que le cadenas s'était débloqué tout seul. Quand j'ai vu l'axe... 🤪
Merci pour vos réponses, mais nous sommes en train de noyer le poisson et je voudrais recentrer le sujet.
Il n'est pas question de faire état des bons et mauvais antivols car ils ont tous leurs limites, seuls les super antivols très lourds tiennent plus de 10 minutes fasse à une personne bien outillée.
Sur Youtube on trouve toutes les techniques pour tout fracasser, notamment un cadenas comme sur la photo avec deux clefs plates en moins de 10 secondes...
La question que je pose est si oui ou non un antivol est recommandé pour notre trip aux US et Amérique du Sud.
L'antivol ne fera que réduire le pourcentage de gens qui concrétisent l'idée de voler.
Merci pour vos réponses, mais nous sommes en train de noyer le poisson et je voudrais recentrer le sujet..............
La question que je pose est si oui ou non un antivol est recommandé pour notre trip aux US et Amérique du Sud.
L'antivol ne fera que réduire le pourcentage de gens qui concrétisent l'idée de voler.
Stratele52 noyant le poisson? Ce n'est pas du tout le genre de l'ami Louis, ceux parmi nous qui le fréquentons depuis longtemps, savons que c'est un modèle de pertinence. 😎
Mais pour ce qui de l'antivol, celui-ci me semble essentiel, à moins de rouler en plein bois ou en plein désert!
Même si nous avons pu entrer le tandem avec nous dans bien des petits hotels, hostel, hostals et autres (ce qui est de loin la façon la plus sécuritaire de ne rien perdre), il nous est aussi arriver de devoir laisser le vélo dans le hall d'entrée, dans un garage partagé, bref dans des lieux potentiellement sécuritaires mais pas totalement. Verouiller le tandem et ses bagages diminue un peu les risques.
Pour le magasinage, nous faisons comme vous, nous y allons à tour de rôle, ou encore nous y allons à pied après avoir laissé le tandem dans une chambre d'hôtel.
Pour les visites de musées, les cathédrales, et autres lieux intéressants, ce n'est pas l'idéal d'y aller à tour de rôle. Pour un musée qui dure 2 heures, ça fait bien long pour celui qui attend! Dans ces cas, nous cherchons un endroit où nous pouvons barrer le tandem tout en l'ayant si possible à portée de vue.
Il y a bien d'autres situations où avoir un bon cadenas et un cable d'acier est sécurisant; Il faut cependant tenir compte des limites technologiques et de l'habilité des voleurs, professionnels ou pas. En tout temps bien choisir l'endroit où vous laissez vélo et bagages.
Partir sans système de sécurité enlève un poids évident. Mais les inconvénients feront vite regretter ce choix selon nous.
La question que je pose est si oui ou non un antivol est recommandé pour notre trip aux US et Amérique du Sud.
Faut-il des chaussures d'escalade pour grimper en falaise?
Non ce n'est pas obligatoire mais il faut bien admettre que
ça facilite l'exercice. J'ai tendance à répondre oui à ta question.
Même si les meilleurs ne sont que des retardateurs ils
dissuadent les moins motivés. Un Bicycode et un bon U.
Rien qu'en France il y a un peu plus de 1 000 vélos volés tous
les jours, soit presque 400 000 par an. Environ 100 000 sont
retrouvés, sans pouvoir être restitués, d'où l’intérêt du Bicycode.
Bon voyage.
chris
Nos dirigeants n'ont que le pouvoir que nous leurs accordons. Ils ne peuvent exercer leurs tyrannie que dans la mesure ou nous l'acceptons.
Ma patrie, c'est le monde, ma famille c'est l'humanité!
Me voilà rassuré, un bicycode et en route pour l'Amérique!
Merci pour les stats des vols en France, ça fait peur.
Nous ne sommes pas dans un profil de citadins qui gare le vélo dans une rue grenobloise le temps de la journée de travail.
Il y a toujours les deux écoles parmi les voyageurs vélo qui ont baroudé, ceux qui ont un antivol et ceux qui on toujours fait sans.
Ces derniers te disent qu'il est ridicule de se trimbaler un poids pareil en voyage, car de toute façon tu es toujours avec ton matos et que de voler un tandem charger de 80 kg c'est déjà un peu fou sans antivol.
Nous jusqu'ici (2 ans) nous n'en avons jamais eu besoin, notamment sur 3000 km environ en France.
Alors on se gratte la tête...
Tu as raisons, le profil n'est pas le même!
De plus, un vélo de voyage attire plutôt
la sympathie et probablement d’avantage
encore pour un tandem. Pour ma part je
viens de changer mon U de moto (trop
lourd, encombrant, toujours inaccessible)
contre un antivol pliable que j'ai placé
sous le porte bidon à proximité du pédalier.
Facile et pratique.
Un excellent voyage à vous.
chris
Nos dirigeants n'ont que le pouvoir que nous leurs accordons. Ils ne peuvent exercer leurs tyrannie que dans la mesure ou nous l'acceptons.
Ma patrie, c'est le monde, ma famille c'est l'humanité!
J'ai passé 11 mois en Amérique du Sud et ai utilisé quasi uniquement un bloque-roue arrière (cadenas minute) intégré au velo, pas très lourd et sûr, mais forcément non fixé à un point fixe. Ça a toujours suffit le temps de faire des courses ou une courte visite, avec en sus les 4 sacoches. J'avais ensuite des pédales amovibles, enlevées en un clic, ce qui faisait une précaution supplémentaire non négligeable lorsque le velo passait la nuit dans un endroit moyennement sécurisé.
Et enfin, après 500 km en Europe, j'ai troqué mon lourd cadenas contre un autre, plus léger, mais je ne l'ai vraiment pas employé très souvent. Mais le fixer à un point fixe me rassurait.
Donc: bloque roue+pédales amovibles+cadenas moyen ont toujours été suffisants pour moi pour un poids très raisonnable
C'est vrai que ce n'est pas très lourd, j'ai vu que ça pouvait s'utiliser avec une chaîne ou un câble en supplément, pour un poids total d'environ 1kg seulement.
17 days, 1,400 km, and 17,500 m of elevation gain cycling in northern Vietnam! 🇻🇳 🚴🇻🇳
From the misty Fansipan to the breathtaking landscapes of the Ha Giang Loop, from remote villages to vibrant markets...
I cycled through the north of the country, getting up close with its people—through mud, heat, endless mountain passes, and unforgettable encounters.
Most importantly, I discovered a Vietnam far different from the usual tourist circuits.
Join me on this adventure through a video that captures these 17 days of travel. :)
If Vietnam calls to you, come ride a stretch with me!
Bonjour
quelles sont les moyen les plus simple pour revenir du Cap Nord sans pédaler
train, Bateau, avion ?
qui à déjà fait l’expérience ?
Merci de nous renseigner
Hi,
can anyone give us some tips on how to get to North Cape from Lyon Gerland?
What’s the best route to join the EuroVelo 7?
How many kilometers is it from Lyon to North Cape via EuroVelo 7?
The best month to leave—we’re thinking early May.
Thanks for any advice!
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!
I’m planning to leave Nice for Toulouse around 10/15 and I’m looking for tips / great deals regarding:
- The route: I was thinking of taking Nice - Grasse - Draguignan - Salernes - Cadarache - Cavaillon - Arles, then the Camargue, Sète, and the Canal du Midi to Toulouse. The idea is to avoid high-traffic roads and too many steep climbs. Are there any spots to avoid or must-see stops? Since it’s been a while since I’ve been on the road, I was thinking that sleeping indoors might be preferable. If you have any budget-friendly accommodation suggestions along part of the route, don’t hesitate!
Thanks in advance, and if you’re in the area around that time, we could ride together... Ciao.
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
🇷🇼 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, I'm looking for info on cycling to Nordkapp via the EuroVelo 7. Has anyone done it already, and where’s the best place to start the EuroVelo 7?
Thanks
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.
Hi there,
I’m planning to bike to meet some friends in Côte d’Ivoire in early November.
I’ll be starting in Abidjan and heading to Abengourou, which is close to the Ghana border.
I’d like to take the trails. Does anyone have recent info on eastern Côte d’Ivoire?
Any tips, safety advice, or must-see stops? I’m open to all suggestions.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Fx
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
😎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?😏
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?
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.
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
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
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!
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
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?
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
