Apres 9 mois de voyage, je vous envoie un petit message de Jakarta
apres un periple de 9 mois (Danube- Carpate, Volga, Kazaksthan, Kirgistan
Tibet 2 mois pendant les jeux olympiques
Dien Bien Phu, Laos, Thailande (pas de probleme d aeroport pour les voyageurs en velo)
Malaisie, Singapoure, Sumatra et enfin Java
Tant de chose a raconter sur leplan de la magie et du merveilleux d un voyage
mais pour rester sur le plan technique, le velo "tout carbone" s est revelle un bon choix
et ne m a donne aucun probleme.
Par contre, le choix de roues en 700, et 36 rayons s est revelle un enfer
pour retrouver a travers l asie de nlles jantes chaque fois que j en petais une...
Autre piece qui m a dangereusement manque
La patte de fixation du derailleur arriere
bizarement elle a casse a deux reprises
et ce n est pas toujours evident d en trouver sur la route
Un conseil donc en avoir une de rechange
Pourquoi j ai choisi du "tout carbonne"
D abord je voulais tomber amoureux de mon velo
Je le voulais sexy, et en fait je suis un peu tomber amoureux d elle
(figure de style) of course
mais neuf mois d aventure ca crait des liens
y the way, j aurais tant voulu partager cers moments avec une personne
Pas encore de retour et j ai en tete de retourner au Tibet
Juste au Tibet... Car c est la ou j ai vecu le plus intensement ce voyage
Y a des gens ici qui sont attires par ce type de voyage ?
Carbonne, aussi ou tout d abord parceque j ai fais le choix de la legerte
En aucun cas mon velo plus baggage ne devait depasser les 50 kgs
meme avec une reserve d esu et de nouriture pour la traversee des deshert.
Ainsi, il m etait possible de porter d un seul mouvement velo baggage au 4 eme etages
d un hotel avant que l aubergiste n ait le temps de faire une objection
Ne pas avoir a retirer et remettre les baggages sur un velo fait gagner beaucoup de temps au leve du jour
et avoir son velo qui partage la meme chambre d hotel est un reel soulagement
quand on entretient un rapport sentimental avec lui
Que dire d autres de Techniques...
1 ou 2 retroviseurs me parait indispensable pour diminuer le danger de certaines routes
Bien que pour plaisanter je dirais
Celui qui fait du velo sans retroviseur est un inconscient...
Tandis que celui qui fait du velo est lui suicidaire.
(Dans un cas il ignore le danger il est donc inconscien
dans l autre cas il le voit presque en face
et donc s il persiste dans son voyage, il doit etre suicidaire ;-)
Au cours de ce voyage, j ai du faire quelaues dizaines de milliers de photos
i ca vous interesse dans voir quelques unes faites moi signe
Des questions ou reactions techniques n hesitez pas
Envie de faire un grand voyage a travers le Tibet
Faites moi signe
Félicitations Manueel, cela doit être une fantastique aventure que tu vis là ! Je te souhaite encore plein de belles rencontres et magnifiques paysages !
bonne route
"Le vrai domicile de l'homme n'est pas une maison mais la route, et la vie elle-même est un voyage à faire à pied." (Bruce Chatwin).... ou à vélo, ou en van (Cécile !)
Merci pour ton incitateur compte-rendu, pour les photos.
Tu as fait un beau voyage et tu vas recommencer ; j'aimerais bien être à Jakarta en ce moment!
Bon retour !
Tu nous fera voir d'autres photos ? ....
"Il n'y a que les routes qui sont belles, et peu importe où elles nous mènent."
Merci pour ce récit.
Tu peux nous dire quel est ton vélo (avec photo). généralement on dit que la carbone n'est pas fait pour la rando, qu'il n'est pas résistant aux chocs, etc. ton témoignage est intéressant mais je ne vois pas de quel vélo tu parles (je connais les vélos routes en carbone mais une randonneuse prête à faire de la piste, chargée ?).
Par ailleurs tu dis "Par contre, le choix de roues en 700, et 36 rayons s est revelle un enfer pour retrouver a travers l asie de nlles jantes chaque fois que j en petais une..", comme si c'était courant de casser une jante 🤪. Qu'est ce qu'il t'est arrivé ? Quelles jantes avais-tu ?
Enfin (et j'arrête de te demander des trucs), tu peux mettre des photos en pièce attachée, ça me gêne d'aller télécharger des photos inconnues, merci
Beau voyage en effet.
Je projette de pédaler vers Kathmandou l'été prochain en passant par le Kazaksthan, Kirgistan et Tibet.
Peux tu me détailler l'itinéraire avant le Kazaksthan et le temps parcouru depuis le Kazakstan jusqu'au Tibet....bref quelques précisions sur ton parcours!
salut!
je cherche l'équipe pour faire un voyage de Gorno Altaïsk (en Russie, l'Altaï) à Inde (peut-être que vers l'océan). Nos parcours sont pareils... nous projettons le commence de cette aventure à septembre. voulez vous faire la partie de ce voyage avec nous?
Aimer ce n'est pas se regarder l'un l'autre, c'est regarder ensemble dans la même direction! (''le petit prince'')
Bonjour a vous tous et merci pour vos genereuses reactions.
Je vais tenter de vous repondre en plusieurs messages
1 Le Choix du velo velo carbone,
Ce message va donc etre particulierement ennuyeux a lire
car purement techniques..
La technique est tres importante
pour les voyage afin de se faire oublier
et laisser la place a l aventure des rencontres
Apres etre alle dans de nombreuses boutiques
je n ai ete convaincu par aucun velo
et pire que ca, aucun ne me plaisait assez
pour demarer une longue relation
et pour vivre ensemble une aventure
J ai donc achete mon velo piece par piece sur Internet
et demande a un excellent vendeur de Velo (Bicloune)
de le monter pour moi
Mes choix :
Solidite rigidite et legerete
fourche et cadre Largeur de pneux variable entre 23 et 42 mm
pedallier 22-44, cassette 11/34
cadre et fourche cyclocross, guidon course
pneux Marathon xr (solidite) et marathon supreme (rapidite)
fourche rigide avec ergo de fixation pour porte bagage surbaisse Easton ec 90 Cyclocross
Cadre ergo de fixation porte bagage arriere TRECK FX 7.9
Guidon/potence course carbonne
Tige de selle carbonne Easton ec
Selle confortable (autant que possible)
Retroviseurs
Poignees freins/vitesse Durace 3/9 vitesses
conseille prendre moins chere les Ultegra
Derailleur avant Durace (prendre Ultegra pour economie)
Pedalier XTR 22/44 (prendre pour economie XT
Derailleur ariere 9 vit XTR (prendre XT pour economie)
Cassette 11 /34
I
MPORTANT : pour faire de la montagne en randonnee
avoir un plateau de 22 et une cassette de 34
offre un confort de pedallage
Monter un col a 5000 metres a 3.5/4 km/heure est un plaisir avec ce developpement, mais devient penible voir impossible avec des developpements plus rapide
Jantes Mavic CPX 33 (peut-etre l erreur qui a cause la casse ???)
moyeux XTR shimano
Le probleme des cadres carbones, c est qu il ne peuvent etre repares
contrairement aux cadre acier que vous pouvez faire reparer aussi souvent que necessaire un peu partout sur la route
Aussi souvent que necessaire...
En ce qui me concerne, je n ai jamais casse de cadre...
Des jantes oui, des pates de fixation de derailleurs des derailleurs
des changements de vitesses, etc
De la casse j en ai eu, mais des cadres, jamais,
et je n ai jamais rencontre quelqu un qui avait casse un cadre
La casse des jantes.
A l arrivee en chine, j avais a la frontiere cache mes 2 GPS
(1 Garmin et 1 Magellan) (Fantastique les GPS en voyage)
Des informations contradictoires me disant que les GPS etaient interdits de Chine
Apres la frontiere, sans m arreter, d une main j ai remis les Gps sur leur patte de fixation, 10 secondes d inatention qui m a coute le plus grand BANG de mon voyage... Pas de chute, mais arrivee a Cashi (Kashgar) dans le magazin de velo
pour changer ma cassette et ma chaine fatiguee de trop de kms
le vendeur m a fait remarque que mes deux roues etaient legerement voilee
Il lui a prix plus d 1 heure pour me les redresser...
Pas sur qu il n ai pas aggrave leur etat?
Ma premiere roue a casse 120 kms plus loin
un velo de course avait des roues de 700 dans le magazin de la ville voisine
le vendeur m a propose de me vendre la jante au prix de la moitie du velo
ce que j ai accepte... (approximativement 35 euros pour une moitie de velo course)
A 35 kms a l est de Hotan, la c est la roue avant qui explose sans raison alors que je roule a 35 kms heure... belle chute
et la, pas moyen de trouver une jante de 700
j ai le choix entre prendre un autocar pour Xining (1500 kms Est)
ou retourner 1000 kms au nord la grande ville du Nord Ouest de la Chine
dont le nom ne me revient pas
Le nombre de magazin que j ai fait sur tout mon parcours pour trouver une jante
a Xining, Chengdu, Kumning, Vientiane, Bankok Singapoure et Jakartha
Et meme a Jakarta, je n ai pas trouve de 700/36 troues
et ai donc achete deux nouveaux moyeux 32 troues pour lesquels ils avaient des
Jantes
Pardon pour ce message trop long et laborieux
Un peu plus tard, j enverrai un autre message pour repondre aux autres questions
Amitie
Manuel
PS : desole pour le format d envoi des photos
ce n est pas evident d envoyer des photos de bonne qualite (5 megaoctet)
de cybercafe
Quand je serais de retour a Paris, je mettrais en ligne des photos de mon velo
(elle se prend pour une starlette jvous dis pas ;-)
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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!
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!
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!
I’m planning to leave Nice for Toulouse around 10/15 and I’m looking for tips / great deals regarding:
- The route: I was thinking of taking Nice - Grasse - Draguignan - Salernes - Cadarache - Cavaillon - Arles, then the Camargue, Sète, and the Canal du Midi to Toulouse. The idea is to avoid high-traffic roads and too many steep climbs. Are there any spots to avoid or must-see stops? Since it’s been a while since I’ve been on the road, I was thinking that sleeping indoors might be preferable. If you have any budget-friendly accommodation suggestions along part of the route, don’t hesitate!
Thanks in advance, and if you’re in the area around that time, we could ride together... Ciao.
Another long-time dream of Claudio’s: the Petit Mont Cenis pass and the dam at the eponymous lake.
A place where many Italians, including my father, worked in the 1950s–60s.
Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne → Lanslebourg → Petit Mont Cenis → return. 315 km, 3 days. Bivouac at St-Michel-de-M.
Brouter link
Leg One: Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne
Leg Two: St-Michel → Lanslebourg → Mont Cenis Lake → St-Michel
Leg Three: St-Michel → Faverges
And it finally happened in August 2026: in the Maurienne Valley about the famous cycle route known as the V67
🇷🇼 Cycling in Rwanda: 4 episodes, an off-the-beaten-path adventure
After 3 weeks and nearly 1,200 km by bike across Rwanda, I made 4 videos to share this adventure in a different way: the landscapes, the encounters, the villages… but above all, all those incredible scenes of everyday life.
The 4 episodes are available here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnfbxjccWAg
The 4th episode focuses on rural Rwandan life: simple, authentic, and sometimes surprising scenes that you only truly discover when you take the time to travel by bike.
If you have a few minutes, let yourself be transported to Rwanda…
Hi, I'm looking for info on cycling to Nordkapp via the EuroVelo 7. Has anyone done it already, and where’s the best place to start the EuroVelo 7?
Thanks
Hi,
We bought the MSR bike tent model (2-person + large awning that can fit 2 bikes) back in 2005. It’s served us really well, especially during a year-long trip in Africa. Now, one of the poles is broken, and we’d love to replace it since that’s the only issue with the tent—we still love it! The poles are 9.35 mm in diameter, with 8 sections of 49 cm and 2 sections of 28 cm. Total length when assembled: 416 cm. Actually, two large sections are broken: one straight and one curved. It’s a pain to find replacements since this model is no longer sold anywhere.
Would anyone have this model lying around unused and be willing to sell me a pole?
Hi everyone,
In early April, I’m redoing the Vélo Francette (La Rochelle to Ouistreham), and then I’d like to cycle along the Cotentin Peninsula (which I don’t know at all), follow the coast up to Cherbourg, and then head back down to at least Saint-Malo. I’d love to know if it’s pleasant for cycling—are the roads nice? Not too windy? What are the must-see spots? Any great campsites? All your tips and advice are more than welcome, and I thank you in advance.
Hi there,
I’m planning to bike to meet some friends in Côte d’Ivoire in early November.
I’ll be starting in Abidjan and heading to Abengourou, which is close to the Ghana border.
I’d like to take the trails. Does anyone have recent info on eastern Côte d’Ivoire?
Any tips, safety advice, or must-see stops? I’m open to all suggestions.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Fx
After testing it for three years across various modes of transport, I’m sharing this video of a bike packing case. It’s made from recycled cardboard and shrink-wrapped, with adjustable thickness and added bubble wrap depending on the level of protection you want.
Installing spacers at the fork and chainstays makes the packaging compact. With the fifteen-odd euros for shrink-wrapping at the airport, this case travels really well.
https://youtu.be/_GDJi-GqmkM
- Low bulk (1.10m x 0.70m x 0.25m for a large frame), it fits vertically in train luggage compartments and the total dimensions (x+y+z) don’t exceed 2.40m.
- Two carrying solutions for public transport and easy handling by airport staff (no more tears in the cardboard from openings).
- Discreet packaging when dealing with bus drivers and train conductors, as it looks like an ordinary parcel.
- No need to return to the starting point to retrieve the case from your outbound trip, which you’d otherwise have to store somewhere, or deal with a bulky cover to pack in your panniers.
- You can still check tire pressure through the plastic film without damaging the packaging too much.
Drawbacks: Around 3 hours for this lengthy and meticulous process—removing the wheels, pedals, handlebars, and derailleur without misaligning them, then securing all components to the frame.
If you get a chance to test it, send me your feedback for future improvements.
I just took a trip in Tunisia from Tozeur to Douz, skirting Chott el Jerid to the south. I’m back with the urge to keep going further south via the 4x4 tracks to connect Douz to Ksar Ghilane. Has anyone driven this route recently or explored southern Tunisia?
Thanks for your tips!
fix
😎Fellow traveling cyclists or not, all of you who love travel, the pleasure of physical effort, nature, beautiful machines, people with true passions they seek to fulfill, and who also enjoy reading great literature about all this—the *200* magazine is for you just as it is for me. I should mention I have no financial or other interest in this (in an era where we accuse our politicians of all sorts of vile interests, I prefer to take precautions). I’ve been subscribed since the beginning, and every three months, I get my 130 pages of dreams (the magazine just went from 110 to 130 pages).
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc
PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires.
I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time).
I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral.
I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough?
And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed
story being posted online soon
1100 km in 11 days
beautiful and varied regions
Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August!
Virginie
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam.
My question is about getting back to Nantes.
Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences.
I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes.
By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains.
We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance!
Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m planning to ride the Dutch section of the EuroVelo 19, from Maastricht to Rotterdam.
Since it’s too complicated to bring my bike on the train, I’m looking to rent one locally.
I’d love any tips or bike rental shop recommendations—I’m struggling to find options even in Rotterdam.
The plan is to rent in Rotterdam, take the train to Maastricht with the bike, then cycle back to Rotterdam.
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
Nath
