Salut selon vous quels sont les avantages de voyager avec une remorque avec les bagages dessus, plutot qu'avec les bagages sur le vélo ?
Le truc qui me freine pour l'achat d'une remorque (extrawheel ou bob yak ...) c'est le vol, les descentes de col, les traversées de ville ou l'encombrement peut être génant.
Salut selon vous quels sont les avantages de voyager avec une remorque avec les bagages dessus, plutot qu'avec les bagages sur le vélo ?
Pour moi l'avantage d'avoir une remorque c'est que le vélo est moins sollicité qu'avec des sacoches, donc possibilité d'avoir des roues moins costaud, un voir aucun porte bagages, donc d'avoir un vélo peu onéreux sans gros risque de casse.
Le truc qui me freine pour l'achat d'une remorque (extrawheel ou bob yak ...) c'est le vol, les descentes de col, les traversées de ville ou l'encombrement peut être génant.
Contre le vol, les sacoches ne sont guère mieux protégées. Pour moi le défaut de la remorque c'est le volume que prend l'ensemble vélo+remorque et les difficultés pour passer à certains endroits.
Globalement je suis d'accord avec toi mais en plus dans une remorque t'es obliger de tout mettre en vrac dedans ? Enfin je sais pas trop. J'hesite sur la méthode à faire car soit je me monte un nouveau velo de rando ou alors j'utilise mon vtt avec une remorque 😛😛😛
Un utilisateur de remorque pourrait me dire ce qu'il en pense?
Si tu utilise la fonction "recherche", tu va trouver sur ce forum des kilomètres de discussion sur le sujet remorque, le pour le contre laquelle mono roue 2 roue etc.
Je renverrais la question : pourquoi une remorque ? a mon avis, c'est valable si on a des enfants ou qu'on est avec quelqu'un qui ne peut pas porter ses propres affaires. Sinon, on peut tout mettre sur un vélo. l'ennuie avec une remorque, c'est que ca ralenti (une roue en plus au moins), qu'on est tenté de charger plus, que c'est une gêne pour aller sur des pistes de mauvaise qualité, voire les sentiers. Enfin, c'est plus difficile aussi de prendre le train, ce qui est bien pratique.
, que c'est une gêne pour aller sur des pistes de mauvaise qualité, voire les sentiers.
voici une piste marocaine que nous avons empruntée, ma remorque extra wheel et moi, sans dommage ni pour elle ni pour moi. Au bout de qques km, la remorque se fait oublier !
Alibaba, que j'accompagnais, était équipé d'un bob. Même constat !
Voir aussi, effectivement, les posts kilométriques traitant des remorques qui avaient orienté mon choix .
En tant qu'utilisateur (et concepteur) de remorque monoroue, voilà ce que je peux t'en dire:
Dans les descentes elle pousse (mais rien d'incontrolable, attention à sa vitesse car on peux aller très vite); dans les montées.... elle tire! 🙂 Si tu trouves une astuce pour éviter ça, tu me le dit... 😉
Pour ce qui est des vols... la mienne n'a pas d'ailes!
Le rangement: ma remorque est comme un petit coffre fermé par une bache tendue dessus... mes affaires sont très bien rangées dedans! ça me permet de retrouver rapidement le materiel dont on a besoin. Autre avantage, je peux la démonter facilement du vélo, donc si je veux réparer un pneu creuvé, je ne suis pas géné! Je peux aussi laisser la remorque dans un endroit et aller me promener seulement avec le vélo...
Enfin pour traverser la ville... je ne vois pas où est le problème...
ça doit être génant pour les stationnement en ville ou pour caser vélo + remorque ne doit etre évident ?
Sinon je me doute bien que ça tire en montée mais à part en voiture je n'ai jamais tracté de remorque 😊 et j'envisage par exemple vu que je le fais régulièrement de faire des cols dans les alpes. C'est surtout ce point là qui me tracasse.
Salut Nico !
Pour ma part, j'utilise une remorque mono roue et ça le fait tranquille. Certains préferent les saccoches et je crois qu'il faut faire comme on le sent le mieux, a chacun son truc...
En fait, c'était juste pour te dire qu'une remorque pour attaquer les alpes ne te posera pas de difficultés particulieres, c'est largement faisable en mode cyclocamping et la tenue sur la route ne pose pas de problemes.
Voila !Bonne route à toi !
Tof
Si tu as déjà utilisé une remorque en voiture, et bien c'est pareil... Une remorque c'est très pratique, ça a plein d'avantages, mais quand on peut s'en passer c'est encore mieux 😏
Avntages: transport des bagages de 2 personnes lorsqu'une ne peut porter de bagages sur son vélo pour des raisons de santé ou quand l'un des deux est nettement moins entraîné que l'autre. Ceci m'est arrivé et j'ai opté pour une remorque de bas de gamme, à 2 roues sur laquelle j'ai posé un grand sac imperméable Ortlieb, capable de contenir le bagage de 2 personnes. Soit 9 kg pour la remorque à vide et 20 kgs pour le sac.
Avantages: ben, ce que je viens de dire ci-dessus. De plus, la remorque constitue un "handicap" pour le plus costaud des deux et donc rééquilibre les allures et évite les disputes conjugales.
Ca roule très bien sur plat et descentes, et même sur des sentiers (voies vertes de Bretagne, chemins de halage, anciennes voies ferrées). Quand il faut prendre un train, on replie les roues et ça n'est pas plus encombrant que d'avoir à trimballer 4 sacoches par vélo.
Désavantages:
- Ca "tire" (en arrière malheureusement dans les côtes),
- il faut la signaler avec un petit drapeau pour viter entre autres que les piétons ne se prennent les pieds dedans car pour un piéton, le vélo se termine au garde-boue arrière et donc il passe et se prend les pieds dans la charette
- ça ne passe pas bien les chicanes posées aux entrées et sorties de certaines voies vertes
- ça ennuie visiblement certains passeurs en bateau (entre autres entre Dinard et St-Malo, par contre aucun souci aux Pays-Bas)
- léger effet de tangage du vélo au démarrage ( mouvement "avant-arrière") mais on s'habitue vite
Côté antivol, rien de plus simple: un cadenas passant du "cadre" de la remorque vers la roue arrière du vélo.
Voir la photo qui accompagne mon post, il s'agit d'une "Croozer Travel"
C'est vrai que je n'avais pas pensé aux chicanes ;)
Concernant mes voyages, je les fais seul, ma femme n'étant pas assez sportive pour me suivre à vélo (enfin, pas encore car au bout de 10 ans j'espere bien qu'elle va se forcer un peu 😊)
Moi je m'orienterais plus vers une remorque monoroue. Cela dit, une remorque 2 roues à surement l'avantage à l'arret de maintenir le vélo droit ?
Je me suis aussi posé la question et j'ai choisi la remorque monoroue. Je ne regrette pas et comme tu dis, si ça te plait pas tu peux toujours la vendre. Sur la photo ci-dessous, j'ai tu constateras que j'ai mis une béquille pour la remorque, comme ça l'ensemble tient très bien.
Bonnes balades.
Arplomer.
Je n' ai jamais voyagé avec des sacoches .
_ L' avantage de la remorque, c'est que tu peux tout mettre, sans vraiment être obligé de ranger . Tente , duvet , matelas , sac à dos pour affaires de change , nourriture pour plusieurs jours . Arrimage très facile . Même itinéraire que les autres cyclos avec sacoches (sentiers , forêts , etc...)
Il peut pleuvoir et la question d' étanchéité ne se pose pas . Tu trouves tout , tout se suite si tu es amené à avoir besoin de telle ou telle chose . (Au quotidien je pars faire les courses avec , et la charge avec une trentaine de kilos .)
_ Handicapante dans les montées (tendance à vouloir aller à l' opposé 😏 ) . Dans les descentes , vigilance avec vitesse accrue . Difficulté pour la stationner sans béquille(s) . Lors des passages étroits , penser à cette dernière . Tu la sens sur les 1er kms .
Si tu as déjà utilisé une remorque en voiture, et bien c'est pareil... Une remorque c'est très pratique, ça a plein d'avantages, mais quand on peut s'en passer c'est encore mieux 😏
Ceci dit, la remorque à l'énorme avantage ne pas couter si cher que ça sachant qu'à la revente on perd pas beaucoup comparativement avec un velo tout équipé.
Et puis je voudrais faire mon trip avec mon VTT de x country qui quand même bien leger et sur lequel je suis super bien posé! Mais dessus je n'ai evidemment aucun oeillet pour les portes bagages.
Il me faut juste une fourche rigide ( un skyde en titane serait parfaite) pour remplacer ma R7 que j'adore 😛😛
j'envisage par exemple vu que je le fais régulièrement de faire des cols dans les alpes. C'est surtout ce point là qui me tracasse.
Nous, nous avions comparé sur un petit circuit vallonné avec une belle cote : sur le plat, impeccable ! mais quand ça monte dur... j'avais l'impression de tirer une caravane avec toute une famille dedans qui faisait la fête...😕
A poids équivalent, on n'a pas cette sensation-là avec des sacoches : on a "simplement" un vélo plus lourd et on met plus petit pour grimper... Question de sensations ? il faudrait que tu puisses comparer toi-même pour choisir ce que tu es prêt à supporter en fonction du profil de ton périple.
Cette discussion-là aussi était bien intéressante :
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=1080621;search_string=remorque%20extrawheel;
Ceci dit, la remorque à l'énorme avantage ne pas couter si cher que ça sachant qu'à la revente on perd pas beaucoup comparativement avec un velo tout équipé.
Si tu le prends comme ça alors n'hésites pas, dis-toi que dans tout les cas ça te servira toujours, même hors voyage, pour transporter divers trucs.
C'est un ersatz de BOB que j'ai acheté 100€ d'occas à un père de famille qui l'avait utilisée qu'une seule fois. Il avait acheté cette remorque sur le web chez C.R.Cycles (j'ai vu sa facture). J'en suis très satisfait.
Ton surly tu le vends?
Malheureusement NON ! Je me le suis payé pour Noël 😎😉😉
😛😛😛
I’d been watching this ultra-light travel movement or trend for a while.
So I gave it a try—goodbye to the 5 panniers and rear racks.
A 15L saddle bag for clothes and a stove cookset.
Two cages on the fork blades: 2x5L—mattress on one side, tent on the other.
A 5L frame bag for miscellaneous items: battery, camera, small bits and pieces.
And one on the handlebar for the sleeping bag.
I tested it this summer on a crossing from Valence to Perpignan via the Massif Central.
My conclusions:
The obvious advantage is the reduced weight. In total, I had 12 kg on the bike, which makes climbing in the mountains much easier.
Another benefit I hadn’t considered is the significantly lower wind resistance compared to a traditional setup—you really feel it when the wind’s against you.
Of course, it’s not all perfect...
For example, it’s impossible to carry a food stock. You buy just enough before each meal or go to a restaurant!
You also have to accept a more spartan comfort level at stops.
In conclusion, I think for summer trips in regions where resupplying is easy, it’s an interesting option—especially if there’s significant elevation gain.
On the other hand, it doesn’t allow for enough autonomy, so some trips are off the table.
On the bike side, I swapped my Shimano 11/34 cassette for an 11/40. Even though Shimano doesn’t recommend it with a 105 derailleur and a 46/30 double chainring, it works really well.
The only limit is avoiding the 46/40 gear ratio.
Hi,
what are the easiest ways to get back from Nordkapp without pedaling—
train, boat, or plane?
Has anyone already done this?
Thanks for sharing your tips!
Hi, does anyone have recent info on the Shikoku pilgrimage? We’re traveling as a pair by bike, and I plan to camp whenever possible because from what I’ve seen, accommodations are pretty expensive, especially for long trips. I’d love any info or tips—thanks in advance! Aichatou
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.
Hi,
I need to arrive in Thessaloniki by bike at the end of September and I plan to head to Istanbul along the coast.
Could anyone help me pick the best route? Safety, difficulty.
Thanks in advance.
Marc
Hi everyone! Thanks for welcoming me to the forum :)
I’m preparing for a long trip heading to Nepal, with stops along the way depending on my mood, work needs, and the season. I cycle a lot, but this will be my first big touring adventure. I’d like to camp regularly to keep costs down, so I’ll be riding on all kinds of surfaces: smooth and rough roads, main highways and rocky paths to find my camping spots, flat terrain and the occasional steep slopes.
For my bike model, I’m prioritizing durability, versatility, and repairability. From that perspective, I prefer a steel frame and fork with rim brakes since I’m used to them. I’ve narrowed my choices down to four models:
- The VSF Fahrradmanufaktur T-700 LTD (1400 €): steel frame, aluminum fork, hydraulic rim brakes, 28" wheels, 40mm tires, 36 spokes (2 mm), lightweight rear rack (max 20 kg), no front rack included, smallest gear ratio of 0.72, weight of 13.9 kg.
- The VSF Fahrradmanufaktur TX-400 (2200 €): steel frame and fork, hydraulic rim brakes, 26" wheels, 50mm tires, 36 spokes (2.34 mm), front and rear racks included (40+18 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.71, weight of 15.9 kg.
- The Genesis Tour de Fer 30 (2150 €): steel frame and fork, mechanical disc brakes, 28" wheels, 36 spokes, 40mm tires, front and rear racks included (27+10 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.77, weight of 15.9 kg.
- The Rockrider ADTV 900 from Decathlon (1700 €): aluminum frame and fork, mechanical disc brakes, USB port, 28" wheels, 47mm tires, 28 spokes, front and rear racks included (40+20 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.71, weight of 17.1 kg. This is the successor to the Riverside Touring 900, which was a hit.
I’ve got a few questions:
1/ Should I go for 26" or 28" wheels for my trip? 26" wheels seem better for rough terrain, but 28" wheels feel more comfortable on roads. I’ve also read that 26" tires/tubes are easier to find.
2/ Do you recommend a steel frame and fork over aluminum? I’m guessing a high-quality aluminum frame and fork would be better than a low-quality steel one, right?
3/ Regarding the smallest gear ratio, is 0.71 a good number for a loaded bike in the mountains?
4/ Finally, what do you think of these four models for my project? My heart leans toward the TX-400—it seems to combine the versatility and robustness I’m looking for. But the price difference with the T-700 LTD is making me think twice!
Thanks so much for reading and sharing your thoughts!
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!
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!
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,
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
😎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.
