Choix de son vélo
by GuiAmau
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous,
Après avoir été contaminé par le virus du voyage à vélo en me rendant en Suède cet été et à travers le reste de l'Europe du Nord sur mon Gitane, je souhaiterais réinvestir cette année dans un meilleur compagnon de voyage. Sachant que je peux trouver ici de précieux conseils, j'aimerais que vous m'aiguiller sur les meilleures marques de vélo pour ce que je voudrais trouver, sachant que je compte me prendre un bon vélo quitte à payer le prix fort. Il me faudrait idéalement un vélo très solide, confortable et léger, avec la possibilité d'y mettre beaucoup d'équipement. Et pourquoi pas le construire si la solution est intéressante.
Merci de bien vouloir m'aider dans ma recherche!
mpossible de répondre précisément a ta question, mais en tout cas voici mon expérience personnelle. j ai roulé sur un GIANT expédition notamment en Crète, routes, chemins et souvent pistes et des denivellés.. cadre alu, 27 vitesse XT et 140 kg entre moi et les bagages hé oui je suis lourd!! pas de problèmes particulier en dehors du réglage incessant du derailleur, rayons et crevaisons . vraiment rien a redire et pour faire des chemin civilisé il était parfait.
mais comme je ne suis pas civilisé , j ai donc changé celui-ci pour un farradmanufaktur TX 400 roues de 26 et moyeu rohloff 14 v, je sort d une petit essais en Ardeche, Oisan et Hautes Alpes entre autres environ 1200 km bien pentu poids total vélo homme et bagage 150 kg ( j ai pas grossi, j ai chargé) pas de crevaison, un vélo plus souple, passage de vitesse en douceur, trop bien comme j aime, rien a penser, rien a calculer un petit nuage, juste le plaisir et en effet une période de rodage pour le bruit de moulin a café de la vitesse 7 bruit disparut en 800 km environ.
pour moi il n y a rien de meilleur pour l instant! et pour tout les chemin du monde§ mais demain si Pinion baisse les prix de ces boites, je serais tenter par une boite au rapport plus court ...
il n y a pas de mauvais vélo juste un vélo a adapter a ton projet, tes besoins, tes moyens et Tes desirs .
le Rohloff 14 vitesses : je crois que c'est un modèle récent (du moins il n'avait pas tant de vitesses avant) ; est ce que l'étendue des rapports est bonne ? surtout en côte. et as-tu opté pour la courroie en lieu et place de la chaine ?
pour moi, la courroie serait un atout : plus de saleté, plus de graissage... mais ça me semble un peu trop idéal ?
et au sujet des crevaisons : est il exact que le démontage de la roue arrière est plus compliqué du fait du moyeu Rohloff?
Salut, je viens d'acheter un T700 car je ne voulais pas des pneus en 700x47 et le poids du T800, le T700 a des 700x35 et semble un peu plus roulant et leger. Tout dépend si tu quitte souvent la bitume
En tout cas au niveau qualité le 2 sont top et la position j'ai trouvé très confortable. Après 30 ans de vélos de course adaptés au voyage avec des fixations de porte bagage bricolés (+ casses associés) c'est un vrai plaisir de trouver tout bien installer et avec une position pas trop éloigné de mes habitudes car le tube horizontal est assez long (je fais 1m88). Par contre je ne voulais pas dépenser plus pour la version Rohloff.
Bonne recherche, Dave
Salut,
Regarde la:http://www.vagabondecycles.com/
4 velos dans la famille, que des satisfactions. 1 route 2 vélos de voyage, 1 VTT. Cadres acier par un artisan.
Cordialement
Regarde la:http://www.vagabondecycles.com/
4 velos dans la famille, que des satisfactions. 1 route 2 vélos de voyage, 1 VTT. Cadres acier par un artisan.
Cordialement
Bonjour
j'aimerais que vous m'aiguiller sur les meilleures marques de vélo pour ce que je voudrais trouver, sachant que je compte me prendre un bon vélo quitte à payer le prix fort. Il me faudrait idéalement un vélo très solide, confortable et léger, avec la possibilité d'y mettre beaucoup d'équipement. Et pourquoi pas le construire si la solution est intéressante.
En lisant ta demande, il est clair que comme vient de le faire Jackjpf le plus simple est de t'orienter vers un artisan cadreur. Tu auras un vélo à tes mesures exactes, construit dans les règles de l'art avec tout ce que tu désires et adapté à tes besoins exacts.
Sinon, dans les marques plus ou moins industrielles, je n'aurais pas cité celle dont il est beaucoup question ici. Je trouve que ce farrahdmanufaktür TX 800 n'a pas que des qualités, que l'acier est trop basique (un simple cromo comme un vtt des années 90 à 80 € d'occase) et surtout qu'il n'existe qu'en 3 tailles, un comble pour un vélo sur lequel on va passer de très nombreuses heures et qui devrait être conçu pour avoir des dimensions adaptées à chacun. Il me faut un cadre de 54, je dois choisir un 52 ou un 57 si je veux un Tx 800, à 1800 € : pourquoi ? D'ailleurs, le "randonneur" me plaît plus, mais bon, même acier, mêmes tailles et pédalier compact.
Pour rester sur de l'industriel en chromo j'aurais choisi un Kona, le sutra ou un LHT de chez surly qui est aussi fait en cromo mais disponible en de nombreuses tailles: 42, 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 et 64 cm, en 26" ou 28", c'est une autre offre que le tx-800 et ses 3 tailles...
Tu as des marques qui proposent des vélos faits en tubes colombus ou reynolds comme le font les artisans cadreurs. En pas cher tu as des cadres faits à taiwanais (mais de qualité et la marque ne s'en cache pas, ce qui n'est pas le cas partout) comme ceux des croix de fer de chez genesis, entre le vélo de route, le cross et le vélo de voyage, ou un peu de tout ça à la fois ; en plus cher tu as par exemple ridgeback (voir ici) et les beaux vélos allemands de chez patria (exemple ici) qui peuvent être construits à ta taille exacte, en Allemagne (et non juste montés en Europe).
Tu as aussi des marques anglaises qui proposent des vélos de voyage dans la pure tradition classique, tubes fins, cadre droit, cintre route, et of course le français Singer qui te fera ce que certains considèrent comme le top, avec les porte bagages faits sur mesure. Mais bon, on est là dans les 6 000 €.
L'intérêt du cadre acier c'est qu'on peut le faire réaliser à ses mesures dans un acier de haute qualité (tu cherches un produit léger, il y a plus léger que le cromo...) et qu'on peut choisir une géométrie spécialement étudiée pour le voyage à vélo (cadre long, stable et souple), qui n'est pas la géométrie d'un vélo de ville (nerveux et réactif).
Bref pour le prix d'un Tx 800 avec Rohloff mais pas à ta taille (sauf un peu de chance), tu auras peut-être un vélo en tubes de très haute qualité à ta mesure exacte et avec les développements que tu désires. Pour moins cher tu auras un bon vélo fiable dans le même acier et à ta taille. Faut voir, chercher et comparer, un tour sur le site anglosaxons est très instructif pour découvrir des marques et voir des vélos. Bien sûr, comme tu dis chercher un vélo à la fois léger et très solide, tu devras faire un choix, le léger est souvent moins solide que le lourd. Parmi les marques que je t'ai proposées, il y a le choix entre les deux options, du très solide un peu lourd mais qui passe partout, du très fiable et très léger idéal sur routes mais non destiné à faire des pistes ou du tout terrain.
j'aimerais que vous m'aiguiller sur les meilleures marques de vélo pour ce que je voudrais trouver, sachant que je compte me prendre un bon vélo quitte à payer le prix fort. Il me faudrait idéalement un vélo très solide, confortable et léger, avec la possibilité d'y mettre beaucoup d'équipement. Et pourquoi pas le construire si la solution est intéressante.
En lisant ta demande, il est clair que comme vient de le faire Jackjpf le plus simple est de t'orienter vers un artisan cadreur. Tu auras un vélo à tes mesures exactes, construit dans les règles de l'art avec tout ce que tu désires et adapté à tes besoins exacts.
Sinon, dans les marques plus ou moins industrielles, je n'aurais pas cité celle dont il est beaucoup question ici. Je trouve que ce farrahdmanufaktür TX 800 n'a pas que des qualités, que l'acier est trop basique (un simple cromo comme un vtt des années 90 à 80 € d'occase) et surtout qu'il n'existe qu'en 3 tailles, un comble pour un vélo sur lequel on va passer de très nombreuses heures et qui devrait être conçu pour avoir des dimensions adaptées à chacun. Il me faut un cadre de 54, je dois choisir un 52 ou un 57 si je veux un Tx 800, à 1800 € : pourquoi ? D'ailleurs, le "randonneur" me plaît plus, mais bon, même acier, mêmes tailles et pédalier compact.
Pour rester sur de l'industriel en chromo j'aurais choisi un Kona, le sutra ou un LHT de chez surly qui est aussi fait en cromo mais disponible en de nombreuses tailles: 42, 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 et 64 cm, en 26" ou 28", c'est une autre offre que le tx-800 et ses 3 tailles...
Tu as des marques qui proposent des vélos faits en tubes colombus ou reynolds comme le font les artisans cadreurs. En pas cher tu as des cadres faits à taiwanais (mais de qualité et la marque ne s'en cache pas, ce qui n'est pas le cas partout) comme ceux des croix de fer de chez genesis, entre le vélo de route, le cross et le vélo de voyage, ou un peu de tout ça à la fois ; en plus cher tu as par exemple ridgeback (voir ici) et les beaux vélos allemands de chez patria (exemple ici) qui peuvent être construits à ta taille exacte, en Allemagne (et non juste montés en Europe).
Tu as aussi des marques anglaises qui proposent des vélos de voyage dans la pure tradition classique, tubes fins, cadre droit, cintre route, et of course le français Singer qui te fera ce que certains considèrent comme le top, avec les porte bagages faits sur mesure. Mais bon, on est là dans les 6 000 €.
L'intérêt du cadre acier c'est qu'on peut le faire réaliser à ses mesures dans un acier de haute qualité (tu cherches un produit léger, il y a plus léger que le cromo...) et qu'on peut choisir une géométrie spécialement étudiée pour le voyage à vélo (cadre long, stable et souple), qui n'est pas la géométrie d'un vélo de ville (nerveux et réactif).
Bref pour le prix d'un Tx 800 avec Rohloff mais pas à ta taille (sauf un peu de chance), tu auras peut-être un vélo en tubes de très haute qualité à ta mesure exacte et avec les développements que tu désires. Pour moins cher tu auras un bon vélo fiable dans le même acier et à ta taille. Faut voir, chercher et comparer, un tour sur le site anglosaxons est très instructif pour découvrir des marques et voir des vélos. Bien sûr, comme tu dis chercher un vélo à la fois léger et très solide, tu devras faire un choix, le léger est souvent moins solide que le lourd. Parmi les marques que je t'ai proposées, il y a le choix entre les deux options, du très solide un peu lourd mais qui passe partout, du très fiable et très léger idéal sur routes mais non destiné à faire des pistes ou du tout terrain.
Pas de deuxième vague en Europe : https://tinyurl.com/y5ytqzej
Bonjour,
Pour résumer, si tu as un mini budjet . tu trouveras 2 marques Surly et Thorn ou le cadre Filochard chez la conférie 650B
Chez eux tu achètes le cadre , les pièces à part et tu le montes toi
mème . Passe par un atelier de vélo auto-montage
Autrement tu prend conctact avec un artisant cadreur, Daniel guedon, Cycle d Salmon, Duret, Cattin, Vagabonde, Eldike, berthoud j'ai du en oublier
Pourquois pas faire un stage chez otm pour construire ton propre cadre
Pour finir un certains nombre d'équipement et commun a pratiquement tous les cyclo-campeurs (tubus, marathon....) A+
Autrement tu prend conctact avec un artisant cadreur, Daniel guedon, Cycle d Salmon, Duret, Cattin, Vagabonde, Eldike, berthoud j'ai du en oublier
Pourquois pas faire un stage chez otm pour construire ton propre cadre
Pour finir un certains nombre d'équipement et commun a pratiquement tous les cyclo-campeurs (tubus, marathon....) A+
le Rohloff 14 vitesses : je crois que c'est un modèle récent (du moins il n'avait pas tant de vitesses avant) ; est ce que l'étendue des rapports est bonne ? surtout en côte. et as-tu opté pour la courroie en lieu et place de la chaine ?
pour moi, la courroie serait un atout : plus de saleté, plus de graissage... mais ça me semble un peu trop idéal ?
et au sujet des crevaisons : est il exact que le démontage de la roue arrière est plus compliqué du fait du moyeu Rohloff?
Pas si récent que ça, depuis 1999. Pour les rapports, il y a toujours la possibilité de jouer sur la taille du pignon ou du plateau (en faisant attention au préconisations de Rohloff). Le montage/démontage de la roue n'est pas bien plus compliqué qu'avec une autre roue, il y a juste les cables à "detacher" en plus , ce qui prend quelques secondes.
Pas si récent que ça, depuis 1999. Pour les rapports, il y a toujours la possibilité de jouer sur la taille du pignon ou du plateau (en faisant attention au préconisations de Rohloff). Le montage/démontage de la roue n'est pas bien plus compliqué qu'avec une autre roue, il y a juste les cables à "detacher" en plus , ce qui prend quelques secondes.
Autrement tu prend conctact avec un artisant cadreur, Daniel guedon, Cycle d Salmon, Duret, Cattin, Vagabonde, Eldike, berthoud j'ai du en oublier
Julie Racing Design
Julie Racing Design
et la courroie ? as-tu un retour sur cette utilisation ?
et la courroie ? as-tu un retour sur cette utilisation ?
Des retours, il y en a quelques uns sur internet, ça à l'air fiable comme système. Le gros problème, c'est qu'il faut un cadre prévu pour pouvoir installer (passer) la courroie.
Des retours, il y en a quelques uns sur internet, ça à l'air fiable comme système. Le gros problème, c'est qu'il faut un cadre prévu pour pouvoir installer (passer) la courroie.
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Rando-cycle(75) et un vélo dans la ville malakof(92)
Merci à tous pour vos messages! Je vais peut être plutôt m'orienter vers un artisan français alors, je ferais mon choix bientôt. L'idée d'avoir un vélo a ma mesure me plait particulièrement même si j'imagine mal le budget que ça représente!
Compte dans les 1200€ pour le cadre seul sur mesure.
Je ne sais pas trop où tu vis mais comme on te donne pas mal d'adresses sur Paris et région, en voici une autre à Montreuil (93).
http://www.lebatard.com/bicycles/bicycles.html
Compte dans les 1200€ pour le cadre seul sur mesure.
Je ne sais pas trop où tu vis mais comme on te donne pas mal d'adresses sur Paris et région, en voici une autre à Montreuil (93).
http://www.lebatard.com/bicycles/bicycles.html
Et en plus il a un nom insolite 😛
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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!
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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?😏
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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.
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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.
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I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
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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
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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
Hello,
Has anyone here had experience using a gas stove in Sardinia and Sicily? I’m wondering if screw-on gas canisters (not the blue Campingaz ones, but brands like Coleman, Primus, etc.) are easy to find.
Thanks for your feedback!
Thanks for your feedback!
Hi there,
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August! Virginie
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August! Virginie
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam. My question is about getting back to Nantes. Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences. I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes. By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains. We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance! Have a great evening
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam. My question is about getting back to Nantes. Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences. I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes. By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains. We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance! Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
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
Coming soon:
https://www.Biclou.com/parcours/durance/
Starting from Faverges: 900 km over 9 days

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Hi there,
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?
Thanks in advance
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?
Thanks in advance
Hi there!
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
S.
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
S.
Hi there, we’re a group of 4 cyclists looking to get from Treviso in Italy to Munich with our 4 non-folding bikes. It seems complicated! Are there any solutions? Thanks so much.
Hi, I'm looking for a Pino tandem bike for sale in Quebec and I can't find any. Does anyone have any info, please? Thanks a bunch!
Hi there, we’re planning a Munich to Venice bike trip at the end of June 2026. Getting back from Venice to Toulouse by train with 4 bikes isn’t straightforward. What return options have others who’ve done this trip chosen? Any tips or great deals would be much appreciated. Thanks a bunch! !
Hi everyone,
Happy owner of a Pegasus Estremo bike with a Rohloff hub, which is giving me trouble with the SF11-NCX-FT-E-LITE 700C TS 300/0 fork (serial number TD01329060). It’s starting to show its age, and I’d like to repair it to extend the life of my beloved bike.
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has done this route recently or has reliable info.
Does the track exist, and most importantly, is there sand (for biking)?
Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
Hi there,
New to bike touring,
I’d love to start with a section of the Via Rhona to explore and share (route to be decided).
Looking forward to exchanging tips!
hey everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
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?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
A big thank you to Lazarou for all the info you share in this forum!
I'm passionate about Morocco, which I cycled through back in 2009.
Last year, my wife and I explored the High Atlas by tandem. Completely smitten, we're heading back in April (Anti Atlas) and May (High and Middle Atlas), still on our tandem.
Do you have any info on the track between Amezri and Ali Ait Nito? Are the river crossings in the Tessaout still there? It's not easy to navigate with a loaded tandem... especially if the river level is high due to this year's heavy snowmelt!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
A shout-out to a cycling colleague from Savoie
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes Here are his travels Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place Rural and quite peaceful A road cycling route created by Serge B...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php

The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php

Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes Here are his travels Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place Rural and quite peaceful A road cycling route created by Serge B...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php


The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php
