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Les pros(e)😉 de Cuba combien peut coûter vivre 1 mois normale (en casa) à Cuba en vélo?
Budget pour vivre un mois à Cuba à vélo?
by GregQc
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Les pros(e)😉 de Cuba combien peut coûter vivre 1 mois normale (en casa) à Cuba en vélo?
Ça dépend... Pour combien de personnes? Quelles régions visiterez-vous? (Havana est beaucoup plus chère par exemple) quel est votre style de voyage? Frugal ou luxueux?
Un minimum selon moi serait 50CUC par jour pour une personne seule( 25CUC la casa, 15-20CUC les repas en restant dans les paladares pas cher, en mangeant à la casa et en achetant des choses au marché et dans la rue, en achetant votre eau dans les shoppi et non dans les attrapes touristes, 5-10CUC de temps en temps pour des sorties, visites, etc...) C'est certainq ue si vous connaissez Cuba, changez votre argent pour quelques CUP, ne sortez pas trop, ça peut être un peu moins cher, mais pas beaucoup. Et bien sûr, si vous voyagez à deux, alors vous diminuez le prix de la casa de moitié puisque la casa se paie à la chambre, que vous soyez en occupation simple ou double.
Mais vous vivrez au minimum.
Ça dépend... Pour combien de personnes? Quelles régions visiterez-vous? (Havana est beaucoup plus chère par exemple) quel est votre style de voyage? Frugal ou luxueux?
Un minimum selon moi serait 50CUC par jour pour une personne seule( 25CUC la casa, 15-20CUC les repas en restant dans les paladares pas cher, en mangeant à la casa et en achetant des choses au marché et dans la rue, en achetant votre eau dans les shoppi et non dans les attrapes touristes, 5-10CUC de temps en temps pour des sorties, visites, etc...) C'est certainq ue si vous connaissez Cuba, changez votre argent pour quelques CUP, ne sortez pas trop, ça peut être un peu moins cher, mais pas beaucoup. Et bien sûr, si vous voyagez à deux, alors vous diminuez le prix de la casa de moitié puisque la casa se paie à la chambre, que vous soyez en occupation simple ou double.
Mais vous vivrez au minimum.
Tout au long du périple nous avons dépensé en moyenne
25 pour une nuit comprenant la nuit + petit dej pour 2 adulte et un enfant
un repas chez l'habitant était négocié autour de 7 par adulte
soit un total de 40 pour repas du soir + petit dej + nuit pour deux adultes et un enfant d'un an
la journée nous avons beaucoup mangé dans la rue, petits restos, mais surtout en préparant la veille nos repas qui nous revenaient à 10 pour 2 adultes
nous nous sommes payés 3 fois des hôtels, faute de pouvoir faire autrement et parfois pour nous poser un peu. et là les prix explosent.
je préciserai l'avis sur les villes plus chères. Elles sont plus piège à touristes et donc de nombreux rabatteurs viennent chasser le touriste contre une commission qui est re-facturée au touriste. mais il y a aussi des bonnes adresses et vraiment pas chères. Une des meilleurs casa de notre voyage a été à Trinidad haut lieu touristique. Nous avons trouvé des adresses très bien à la Havane. nous avons eu dans un voyage précédent une véritable arnaque avec une personne de la famille en pleine campagne pour manger de la nouriture pas fraiche. Une autre fois dans un vrai coupe gorge nous avons mangé pour 10 chacun un repas de roi avec des langoustes comme je n'en ai jamais mangé.
il faut chercher, se renseigner. Le guide du routard est assez juste dans ses conseils. Mais la magie de Cuba c'est aussi ses rencontres alors laissez vous guider.
Pierre
la journée nous avons beaucoup mangé dans la rue, petits restos, mais surtout en préparant la veille nos repas qui nous revenaient à 10 pour 2 adultes
nous nous sommes payés 3 fois des hôtels, faute de pouvoir faire autrement et parfois pour nous poser un peu. et là les prix explosent.
je préciserai l'avis sur les villes plus chères. Elles sont plus piège à touristes et donc de nombreux rabatteurs viennent chasser le touriste contre une commission qui est re-facturée au touriste. mais il y a aussi des bonnes adresses et vraiment pas chères. Une des meilleurs casa de notre voyage a été à Trinidad haut lieu touristique. Nous avons trouvé des adresses très bien à la Havane. nous avons eu dans un voyage précédent une véritable arnaque avec une personne de la famille en pleine campagne pour manger de la nouriture pas fraiche. Une autre fois dans un vrai coupe gorge nous avons mangé pour 10 chacun un repas de roi avec des langoustes comme je n'en ai jamais mangé.
il faut chercher, se renseigner. Le guide du routard est assez juste dans ses conseils. Mais la magie de Cuba c'est aussi ses rencontres alors laissez vous guider.
Pierre
je viens de passer 7 semaines à vélo à Cuba.Tu dois pouvoir t'en tirer avec 40 CUC par jour en casa, même moins si tu manges dans les petits trucs locaux, mais ça vaut le coup de manger dans les casas, c'est meilleur et plus copieux. Ils exagèrent parfois sur les prix, les touristes se laissent trop faire. J'ai toujours refuser de payer plus de 20 cuc pour une casa, et ça a marché sauf 1 ou 2 fois.J'ai moins dépensé parceque j'ai campé une dizaine de fois.
Par rapport à pas mal d'autres pays, j'ai été un peu déçu par Cuba.
conditions très difficile pour camper.
la plus part des "campings" sont réservés aux cubains.
les cubains ont un coté parano pour le vol et n'acceptent même pas que l'on se pose pour déjeuner sur un bout de pré.
A plusieurs reprises alors que nous avions un enfant d'un an dans une remorque et que labas les enfants sont rois, nous avons été convié à manger sur le bord de la route même. Alors planter une tente....
Est-ce facile de trouver des vélos à louer là-bas ou aviez-vous apporter les vôtres ?😉
Nous sommes parti d'Orly avec nos vélos démontés dans des sacs, les roues de l'autre et avons passé la remorque Charriot comme une poussette (siège auto inclus ;-) ) que nous avons gardé jusqu'à la porte de l'avion.
Résultat des courses à la Havane
Poussette déchirée à 2 endroits et impossible de leur faire reconnaitre le problème
Les roues sont restées à Orly et nous avons du attendre 5 jours soit 4 nuit sup à 150 euros dans un hotel **** qui était le lieu impossible a changer car relaté dans nos billets et dons associé à nos bagages
nous avons fini par récupérer nos roues
au retour la compagnie voulait nous faire payer un supplément de bagage pour la remorque. Vu les conditions d'arrivées, les factures de hôtel et les fax échangé avec la Cubana, dès l'arrivé d'un responsable après quelques éclats de voix, il n'a plus été question d'être surtaxé... et pour cause nous n'avons toujours pas été remboursés par la Cubana et l'assurance de ma carte bleu qui prévoient tous deux des dédommagements pour les pertes ou le retard de bagage.
Est ce que c'était la bonne solution de partir avec nos vélos? OUI Pour nous impossible de faire autrement. J'ai mis un an a mettre au point le matériel et mes premiers esssais avec des vélos non adaptés ont été plutôt chaotiques (casses, pannes). Bon tout le monde ne part pas avec sa maison sur le dos (PTC du tout soit mon vélo + remorque + occupant + pédalant + chargement = entre 220 et 240 Kg)
PEUT ÊTRE (Pour les autres moins chargés.) J'ai lu sur ce même forum des expériences de location qui doivent être facilement déterrable du tréfond de cette mine d'or. Le pays n'est pas riche mais en pleine mutation. Ce qui était impossible hier peut l'être aujourd'hui. Mais ce qui était là hier peu avoir disparu aujourd'hui. C'est ainsi. Nous nous sommes présentés devant une gare ferry mentionnée dans tous les guides et qui était fermée depuis 6 mois... La casa où nous avions dormi dans la même ville n'était même pas au courant. Mais à leurs yeux rien n'était grâve. Pour nous un peu plus problématique. Pour m'etre rendu labas plusieurs fois, quotoyer ici des cubains, je prendrais beaucoup de réserves quand à la fiabilité d'une location. C'est le système qui veut ça et aussi un certain art de vivre... Donc location pourquoi pas mais à condition de trouver une info récente et de prendre contact avant de partir.
Bonne lecture
Pierre
au retour la compagnie voulait nous faire payer un supplément de bagage pour la remorque. Vu les conditions d'arrivées, les factures de hôtel et les fax échangé avec la Cubana, dès l'arrivé d'un responsable après quelques éclats de voix, il n'a plus été question d'être surtaxé... et pour cause nous n'avons toujours pas été remboursés par la Cubana et l'assurance de ma carte bleu qui prévoient tous deux des dédommagements pour les pertes ou le retard de bagage.
Est ce que c'était la bonne solution de partir avec nos vélos? OUI Pour nous impossible de faire autrement. J'ai mis un an a mettre au point le matériel et mes premiers esssais avec des vélos non adaptés ont été plutôt chaotiques (casses, pannes). Bon tout le monde ne part pas avec sa maison sur le dos (PTC du tout soit mon vélo + remorque + occupant + pédalant + chargement = entre 220 et 240 Kg)
PEUT ÊTRE (Pour les autres moins chargés.) J'ai lu sur ce même forum des expériences de location qui doivent être facilement déterrable du tréfond de cette mine d'or. Le pays n'est pas riche mais en pleine mutation. Ce qui était impossible hier peut l'être aujourd'hui. Mais ce qui était là hier peu avoir disparu aujourd'hui. C'est ainsi. Nous nous sommes présentés devant une gare ferry mentionnée dans tous les guides et qui était fermée depuis 6 mois... La casa où nous avions dormi dans la même ville n'était même pas au courant. Mais à leurs yeux rien n'était grâve. Pour nous un peu plus problématique. Pour m'etre rendu labas plusieurs fois, quotoyer ici des cubains, je prendrais beaucoup de réserves quand à la fiabilité d'une location. C'est le système qui veut ça et aussi un certain art de vivre... Donc location pourquoi pas mais à condition de trouver une info récente et de prendre contact avant de partir.
Bonne lecture
Pierre
waw quelle aventure! On va peut être encore un peu attendre pour notre projet!🙁
Mon beau-frère et sa femme reviennent de là-bas (location voiture et chambres d'hôtes), ils ont croisés des hollandais qui avaient tout louer sur place et ils étaient très contents du matériel. Malheureusement ils ne leur ont pas demandé où ils avainet loués exactement et à ce jour on pas encore trouvé sur internet.
A quand votre prochain périple ? Nous, en juillet, Belgique, Champagne, Bourgogne, Auvergne, Languedoc Roussillon. A +
Merci pour l'info les pros
En un mois j'ai le temps d'aller de santiago de cuba hasta pinar del rio?
J'ai un vélo de route avec un frame en aluminium avec des pneus à +/120 psi avec 2 sac 50L sur un rack? Mon vélo va s'auto-détruire après 25 km? http://www.opusbike.com/pdf/Fidelio07.jpg
Le meilleur trajet possible entre santiago et La habana? Les villes les plus musicales?
Conseils dernière minute?
Ahi nama!
En un mois j'ai le temps d'aller de santiago de cuba hasta pinar del rio?
J'ai un vélo de route avec un frame en aluminium avec des pneus à +/120 psi avec 2 sac 50L sur un rack? Mon vélo va s'auto-détruire après 25 km? http://www.opusbike.com/pdf/Fidelio07.jpg
Le meilleur trajet possible entre santiago et La habana? Les villes les plus musicales?
Conseils dernière minute?
Ahi nama!
Bonsoir
Pour le parcours/trajet Quelle distance par jour? Attention Cuba est loin d'être plat....
Vélo en question et ses équipements Les routes sont très piégeuses, nombreux nids de poule. Entre () on peut rouler sur les autoroutes en vélo sans problèmes 😎 alors que certaines avenues de la Havane sont interdites 😮... Donc vélo en alu oui pourquoi pas. Nous avons roulé avec l'équipe officielle Cubaine qui avait des vélos en carbone. Ils roulaient avec aucun chargement en revanche. Quand une des figures du cyclisme Cubain haut de ses 1m65, 55 kg à tout casser est monté sur mon vélo, y eu comme un hic. sourire. Très bon souvenir.
Rack lequel? Si alu attention à ne pas trop charger.
Pierre
Pour le parcours/trajet Quelle distance par jour? Attention Cuba est loin d'être plat....
Vélo en question et ses équipements Les routes sont très piégeuses, nombreux nids de poule. Entre () on peut rouler sur les autoroutes en vélo sans problèmes 😎 alors que certaines avenues de la Havane sont interdites 😮... Donc vélo en alu oui pourquoi pas. Nous avons roulé avec l'équipe officielle Cubaine qui avait des vélos en carbone. Ils roulaient avec aucun chargement en revanche. Quand une des figures du cyclisme Cubain haut de ses 1m65, 55 kg à tout casser est monté sur mon vélo, y eu comme un hic. sourire. Très bon souvenir.
Rack lequel? Si alu attention à ne pas trop charger.
Pierre
c'est en principe interdit de camper, mais c'est possible en se cachant, et le plus souvent, il y a de quoi se cacher, je l'ai fait une dizaine de fois sans problème.Frédéric Ferchaux l'a fait en 2006 je crois, pratiquement toutes les nuits, sans problèmes non plus.
Pour moi, c'était indispensable de camper sur mon itinéraire, pour ne pas prendre le bus. Et j'aime alterner, être seul dans la nature de temps en temps.
Il n'y a pas de camping, se sont des campismos, pas moyen d'y camper, ils louent seulement des bungalow.Les rares fois où j'ai voulu y aller, ou c'était plein, ou on m'a refuser l'entrée.Dans ceux qui sont peu fréquentés, comme La Mula sur la route ( piste! ) qui mène en bord de mer à Santiago, là ils t'appellent!
Mais c'est possible de camper, je l'ai fait, d'autres l'ont fait. Les Cubains n'aiment pas car c'est du manque à gagner.
Bonjour Greg,
Je te recommande d'aller voir le site internet suivant: www.bicyclingcuba.com/map.html
Sans avoir fait de longs trajets à Cuba, j'y ai apporté mes vélos à plusieurs reprises que ce soit nos vélos de route comparables à ton Opus ainsi que des vélos pliables Norco Origami avec lesquels nous avons fait des journées de 50 à 60 km.
Cuba est merveilleux pour le vélo et mon coup de coeur à été la région de Santiago en particulier en se dirigeant vers l'ouest et en longeant la cote vers Chivirico, Uvero et Marea del portillo. On se croirait en Gaspésie vers Mont Saint-Pierre avec la végétation tropicale et la chaleur en supplément. J'ai également le projet d'un long périple à Cuba, mais seulement à ma retraite dans quelques années.
Bonne route...
UVERO
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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!
Tôi fan Việt Nam!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2vX18zebe0
Period: March–April 2025
If Vietnam calls to you, come ride a stretch with me!
Tôi fan Việt Nam!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2vX18zebe0
Period: March–April 2025
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!
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.