Je suis actuellement en Thailande et je compte rejoindre la Laos tres prochainement, et ensuite le Cambodge. Je voudrai me lancer pour la premiere fois en velo. Pas pour le Laos, apparement plus dur physiquement. Cest une premiere, donc jai pas trop lhabitude, je veux commencer par un trajet pas trop dur. Donc je compte commencer par le Cambodge, en allant du Nord au Sud. Je me pose plein de questions, et si quelqun avait le courage de me repondre, ce serait super sympa ! Tout dabord quel est lequipement necessaire et indispensable ? Jai entendu dire que les velos sur place etaient pas terrible, donc vaut mieux que jen achete un a Bangkok, quitte a me le trimbaler pendant un mois a travers le Laos ? Est ce quon peut lemmener facilement dans les bus et les bateaux ? Quelqun a til un trajet sympa et pas trop difficile a me conseiller ? Avez-vous une carte en particulier a me conseiller ? Et pour finir, ce nest pas trop dangereux pour une femme seule de faire ca, de rester dormir chez lhabitant dans des endroits perdus ?
J'ai fait le cambodge du sud au nord avec un vélo acheter sur place sans vitesse. C'est un pays plat donc aucun soucis.
amene avec toi le nécessaire de crevaison c'est tout apres tu n'auras aucun probleme pour demander de l'aide si besoin
la route stuneng treng jusqu'a krachen etait nouvelle donc aucune voiture ou toute les heures mais tu trouve des habitations ou demander l'hospitalité,
La plus belle route etait entre kampong chan et krachen parcequ'il y a une route en terre qui longe le mekong et c'est vraiment dépaysant de rouler trois jours au milieu des petit village.
Il y a rien mais il suffit de demander pour manger pour dormir et les habitants te trouve une maison
Prend toi tot dans la journée parceque'il faut souvent qu'il appelle quelqu'un qui parle anglais pour comprendre ce que tu veux.
Merci pour vos reponses !
Mon premier probleme est le choix du velo en fait. Je compte lacheter la, a Bangkok chez un professionnel genre Probike. Mais devant la multitude de modele, je ne sais que choisir ! Je veux pas un truc hyper sophistique. Jve juste un velo assez leger et robuste pour maccompagner tout au long de mon voyage... Si quelqun pouvait meclairer par exemple sur le type de pneus quil me faut, ce serait super sympa !
Mon premier probleme est le choix du velo en fait. Je compte lacheter la, a Bangkok chez un professionnel genre Probike. Mais devant la multitude de modele, je ne sais que choisir ! Je veux pas un truc hyper sophistique. Jve juste un velo assez leger et robuste pour maccompagner tout au long de mon voyage...
VTT Trek 4400 moyenne gamme suffisant mais avec une fourche blocable ce qui est très utile sur route pour ce type de trajet mixte (route et piste)
8 vitesses, - de les 15000 bath, j'ai fait 2 voyages avec dans cette région
Il n'est pas très léger mais ce n'est pas important pour un vélo chargé de bagages (ça ne sert à rien de dépenser beaucoup pour gagner 3 kg sur un attelage d'environ 25 a 30kg )
Pneu Kona route (crampon inutile sur les pistes en terre battue et très pénalisant sur route) mais assez gros, épaisseur entre 1, 3 et 1.5 suffisant pour les pistes qui sont souvent en terre battue rarement coupante (peu de pierres)
Le 1, 3 me semble suffisant mais si tu veux un peu plus de confort prend un 1, 5. (moins roulant sur route)
Si tu as le temps et pour te mettre en forme, traverse l'Isan, le grand plateau à l'est de la Thailande. C'est un bon lieu de préparation physique, c'est très peu touristique, les gens y sont très sympa.
Mettre le vélo dans le train ou les bateaux est très facile, c'est parfois plus difficile dans les bus (parfois problème de place) mais on y arrive toujours. (mais on est toujours supris d'avoir à payer
Comme le dit Gont la route (piste) le long du Mekong est tres chouette.
Il y a aussi de joli piste au nord de KEP
Ca y est, jai craque ! En fait je suis allee faire un tour a Probike, voir un peu et essaye quelques velos. Jai essaye un Trek 3900, et une fois montee dessus, jai pas reussi a le rendre. Javais oublie que cetait aussi bien de se balader en velo ! Il est pas aussi bien que le 4400, mais moins cher... Je lai eu a 9000 baths. Jai aussi achete un porte bagage bien sur, une pompe, kit de reparation, outils, chambre a air, antivol, compteur, gourde, bombe anticrevaison, bequille. Je men sors pour 13000 baths. Jespere que ca fera laffaire.
Jai fais un tour dans Bangkok et jai adore. Rien a voir avec mon rockrider dune dizaine dannees, lol!
Jaurai aime faire lIsan, mais mon visa thai expire lundi. Je pars donc demain sur ayutthaya puis Lopburi pour mechauffer. Je prendrai ensuite un bus pour Chiang kong et passerai la frontiere avec le Laos la. Quelques que petits trajets en velo au Laos, mais pas trop. Jpense que jvais en baver pas mal. Ca fait longtemps que jai fait du sport et jsuis chargee. Mais je compte bien arrivee au Cambodge en pein forme et dattaque pour un a deux mois de velo, velo et velo !
Maintenant je vais achete des cartes et regarder dun peu plus pres litineraire.
Merci pour votre aide !
C'est vrai que le Laos est plus montagneux, surtout le Nord, mais c'est de loin la partie que j'ai préféré de ces bientot 4 mois ici. Donc si je devais conseiller une région en Asie du Sud-Est pour voyager à vélo ce serait bien sur le Nord du Laos.
Le Cambodge peut être trés sympa, à condition de quitter les grands axes et de partir sur les belles pistes. Traverser le Cambodge en restant sur les grosses routes hyper-fréquentées c'est vraiment pas intéressant et plutôt dangereux j'ai trouvé (tu verras, tu seras un peu surpris par leur façon de conduire :D), surtout quand on approche de Phnom Penh.
Pour les cartes, à Bangkok tu trouveras ton bonheur. Je te conseille la Rough Guide Cambodge / Vietnam / Laos qui est bien foutu et trés résistante. J'avais aussi la Nelle mais je l'ai trouvé un peu moins détaillée.
Merci pour toutes vos infos 😎. Jai achete la rough guide map du Laos/Cambodge/Vietnam qui se trouve tres facilement. Elle mest tombe dans les mains ! Je pense que je vais finalement faire le Laos en velo aussi, quitte a faire en deux jours ce que tout le monde fait en un jour. Ce nest pas un probleme, du moment ou je trouve ou me loger ! Cest trop tentant !
Question pneu, les pneus Kona sont assez costeaud ? Jvai encore avoir lair stupide mais jai jamais eu trop confiance dans les pneus de route... Et puis mon petit trip quand jsuis pas chargee, cest de monter et descendre les trottoirs en ville, demprunter les chemins les plus chaotiques... 😉 Ces pneus conviennent-ils tout de meme ?
Question pneu, les pneus Kona sont assez costaud ?
mais jai jamais eu trop confiance dans les pneus de route... Et puis mon petit trip quand jsuis pas chargee, cest de monter et descendre les trottoirs en ville, demprunter les chemins les plus chaotiques... 😉 Ces pneus conviennent-ils tout de meme ?
Les pneus de route Kona sont plus costauds que beaucoup de pneu VTT (flanc plus épais)
Les pneus VTT ont une meilleur motricité ce qui a peu d'intérêt pour le voyage (sauf si tu montes au Bokor mais c'est peut être fermé)
Si tu passes par Chiang Kong, fais à vélo l'étape de Chian Rai à la frontière. C'est des petites routes très agréables (sauf la sortie de la ville)
Avant de rouler dans les pentes du Laos essayes d'avoir entre 5 et 10 jours de vélo dans les jambes.
A Lopburi, il y a une gare de train, c'est plus facile avec un vélo
Merci pour les infos. Je epense que je ne ferai pas le nord du Laos a velo alors. Je pars demain, et je suis pas encore en condition. Par contre jai cherche des pneus Kona et jen ai pas trouve. Par contre on ma propose des bontrager route en 1.5. Feraient-ils laffaire ? Je ne sais pas sils sont aussi bien.
Merci pour les infos. Je epense que je ne ferai pas le nord du Laos a velo alors. Je pars demain, et je suis pas encore en condition. Par contre jai cherche des pneus Kona et jen ai pas trouve. Par contre on ma propose des bontrager route en 1.5. Feraient-ils laffaire ? Je ne sais pas sils sont aussi bien.
Tu as encore les pneus d'origine ???
Probike aurait pu te les changer pour des routes quelques soit la marque ; je ne connais pas les pneus Bontrager qui est une marque connue de pièce de vélo, mais 1, 5 c'est une bonne taille ; prends les si tu n'en trouves pas d'autre.
Tu vas où ??
Non, ils me les ont pas changes, ils mont assez mal conseille en fait. Ils mont dit de garder les pneus dorigines, quavec ca je pouvais passer partout. Pourtant je leur ai bien explique ce que je comptais faire.
Donc la je vais partir de Bangkok pour Chiang rai en bus (si jy arrive ac le velo). Ensuite je vais jusqua Chiang Khong pour passer la frontiere avec le velo. Je pense que je vais voir sur Chaing rai sil ny a pas un pti shop qui pourra mieux me conseiller et me vendre des pneus adaptes.
J etais a Chiang Rai il y a quelques jours, il me semble avoir vu un bikeshop en face du siam hotel, sur l avenue principale, pas tres loin du night market. Si tu vas dormir la bas, je te conseille vivement Ben Guesthouse, tu y seras au calme et bien accueillie ;-) Un peu chiant a trouver mais tout se merite ;-)
Nous on remonte des demain vers le nord (en partant de Chiang Mai) jusqu a Chiang Kong d ici 4 jours puis Laos et Chine. Si tu as besoin d infos ou que tu veux te joindre a nous ...
En fait jai trouve un premier bikeshop, a 5km vers Mae Sai. Beaucoup de matos, VTT et route. Mais la ptite thai qui ma acceuillie ma dit de garder mes pneus. Par contre elle a essaye de me vendre plein de trucs genre gants, cycliste, casque, outils... Et puis quand je lui ai dit que je me sentais un peu trop "couchee" sur le velo et que je voulais changer linclinaison de la potence si ya moyen, elle a regarde le velo de loin et elle a dit : ca a lair OK. Puis elle a essaye de me vendre une autre potence... Du coup je suis partie bredouille. Jai trouve un autre shop, bien plus petit et avec bien moins de choix sur th phahonyothin. Mais lacceuil a ete plus chaleureux, et le vendeur a tres bien compris ce que je voulais. Il ma donc monte les pneus route en 1.5 les plus costeaud quil avait, des maxxis. On verra ce que ca donne. En plus de ca, il ma donne quelques ptis trucs, et ma explique les differences avec le trek 4400. Et pour le fait que je suis un peu trop couchee sur le velo. Il ma fait monte dessus et au final il a avance la selle. Cest mieux comme ca. Entre parenthese, il avait aussi une belle schwinn a lancienne et un tandem schwinn, javais jamais vu.
Cest avec grand plaisir que jaurai fais un petit bout de route avec vous, mais mon visa thai expire demain. Je suis donc maintenant a Chiang Khong afin de traverser le mekong demain matin (cest juste !). Dailleurs pour linfo, tres facile de mettre son velo dans les bus, et sans payer de supplement. En tout cas, les paysages ici sont tres joli, donc profitez bien. Jaurai aime disposer de quelques jours de plus pour le faire a velo.
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
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
