J'envisage de partir cet été en Norvège, l'idée est la suivante : arrivée à Oslo en avion retour en avion de Tromso.
Le but parcourir les plus jolies coins a velo et les rejoindre par train ou bateau (le but n'est pas de traverser la norvège à velo mais juste de faire les plus beaux endroits à velo et pourquoi pas quelques randos et du kayak))
Une chose dont je suis sure je veux finir avec les ils lofoten, vesteralen, senja. Je pense leurs consacrer 2 semaines (soit 2 semaines pour faire bodo tromso par les iles).
Ce qui m'embète : je voudrais parcourir les jolies routes dans le parc jotunheimen (voir ce beau glacier) comme la rv 55 , les routes m'ont l'air sympa entre Ovre ardal et Dombas. et rejoindre ensuite en transport en commun le nord (Bodo). Je voudrais savoir quels sont les routes, endroits à ne pas manquer donc voici mon idée :
Oslo - flam en train ; la route semble jolie surtout sur la fin ca vaut peut-etre le coup d'en faire une partie en velo, si oui laquelle ?
visite du fjord en bateau ; quelle trajet privilégier ?
velo depuis le débarcadère (lequel ?) jusqu'au parc puis Dombas rando à faire ?
train jusqu'à Trondeihn.
Là ca se complique : entre Trondeihn et Bodo plusieus possiblités :
- le ferry de Hurtingruten mais ca à l'air cher et est-ce que la traversée est jolie ?
- le train : bof (mais le plus rapide)
- la route : la Kystriksveien (route cotière rv 17) mais j'ai peur que vue la longueur elle soit un peu monotone ?
la meilleure solution peut-etre faire les plus belles partie en velo et le reste en ferry ou train ?
Beaucoup de questions.. donc beauccoup de réponse j'espère ! :-)
j' avais oublié il y a possibilité d'alterner ferry et velo sur la rv 17 pour faire Steinkjer Bodo mais je n'ai pas l'impression que cette route apporte quelque chose de plus, de différent par rapport aux autres coins où je veux aller comme les lofoten. Quelqu'un a deja fait cette route ? des avis?
Bonsoir,
J'ai fait cette année "Aventure 2010" la descente de la Norvège, tout est magnifique sauf le temps souvent humide et même froid au dessus du cercle polaire. Mon carnet écrit chaque soir sous la tente devrait refléter mes sensations. Il est certain que cet itinéraire est à conseiller mais peut-être que d'autres ... En ce qui me concerne, j'ai suivi le conseil des autochtones sachant que je voulais découvrit North Cape, Trondheim, Lillehammer et Oslo.
Bonne route et bon voyage.
PS: Je mettrai à jour la galerie photo dès que mon diapo sera monté et d'ici là j'aurai également renseigné les coûts, le matériel, l'itinéraire et son kilométrage.
Merci pour ta réponse, suis allée vite fait sur ton site , j'ai rien vu sur la Norvège mais comme suis pas la reine de l'informatique j'ai peut-etre mal cherché.
Quelques précisions pour ceux qui voudraient m'aider dans le choix de mon itinéraire et des endroits à ne pas manquer :
- Je déteste les villes ( J'aurais bien visité Bergen mais ca m'éloigne vraiment ( à moins que quelqun est un joli itinéraire à vélo à me proposer) mais les peits villages authentiques j'adore !
- Je déteste les routes goudronnées avec circulation, les seules que j'aime ce sont les petites routes sans marquage où les voitures ne peuvent pas se croiser et le top c'est quand y'a des touffes d'herbe qui arrivent à sortir au milieu de la route sous le goudron qui s'effrite. Je sais qu'en Norvège ca va etre du goudron avec de belles bandes blanches (grr...) de la circulation dans les 2 sens mais je vais essayer de privilégier les routes avec le moins de circulation possible.
- Rouler pour rouler c'est pas mon truc, il faut que le paysage soit varié, j'ai l'impression que la rv 17 ne doit pas etre très variée mais peut-etre que je me trompe...
Mais y a quand meme des trucs que j'aime ... LA NATURE ;-) !!!!!
Bonsoir
mon site est-il donc si touffu ?
Voici l'URL de mon aventure "Cap au Nord" 2010 :
http://aventures.ordinaires.free.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=240&Itemid=243
Il suffit ensuite de sélectionner sur le bandeau droit la section voulue (ex: Cap nord)
Pour ce qui est des routes, elles sont étroites mais en très bon état. Il faut éviter les grands axes, ce n'est pas toujours possible mais c'est ce que j'ai pratiqué comme tout le monde à 95%. Pour la nature tu seras servie.
Bonne visite et bonne ballade
Marc
Bonjour,
Vous écrivez "meilleurs coins à VTT" mais vous parlez surtout de petites routes. Je ne comprends pas bien, car le VTT aime peu le goudron !
Pour le vélo classique, le récit de AventuresOrd doit vous combler.
Pour le VTT proprement dit vous avez un parcours d'anthologie, à profil descendant qui se termine à Flam, en partant de Myrdal que l'on rejoint par le train...mais attention, c'est du VTT, du vrai ! sinon vous trouverez ces petites routes charmantes et quasi désertes un peu partout notamment sur les îles : Hitra, Vega....
A AventuresOrd : bravo ! J'ai parcouru votre récit, et je suis très admiratif ! Nous avons fait grosso modo ce parcours en Mai Juin l'an dernier et cette année, mais en camping car, avec un confort qui me fait presque honte quand je lis vos aventures ! Car je n'ai pas le souvenir d'avoir eu une aussi mauvaise météo !
Nous avions bien aimé Turku, non sa place immense et froide, mais les quartiers proches des quais, plutôt souriants et chaleureux avec de belles vieilles maison anciennes.
Très cordialement,
Cheechako
Bonjour,
Merci pour vos commentaires sur mes carnets, je voulais juste préciser qu'ils sont écrits le soir même sous la tente (le PC est solide) et que parfois les soucis ou les angoisses donnent une image négative de lieux que j'ai appréciés. Je produis également au retour un diaporama qui lui est plus synthétique et qui décrit beaucoup mieux mes sentiments. Les clips et photos évitent le commentaire visuel, reste à relater l'aventure.
En ce qui me concerne, le périple a été un peu écrasé par la Norvège mais j'ai été agréablement surpris par la Finlande que je craignais monotone. Pour le temps, il a été globalement exécrable (froid et pluie), pire encore que celui rencontré lors de mon retour de Moscou (aventure2007).
Cordialement
PS: un mail en direct permet d'être classé dans mes contacts et informé de mes départs, arrivées et diaporamas.
Bonjour,
J'ai fait trois fois du cyclotourisme en Norvège (1981 -1990 - 2004).
D'une façon générale, le circuit des fjords est difficile.
Le circuit que vous envisagez : Oslo Dombas Trondheim Tromso est aisé.
En ce qui concerne les Lofoten, il faut les voir sous le soleil. Hélas, sur 30 ans, l’ambiance a beaucoup changé (route asphaltée, infrastructure touristique, beaucoup plus de voitures vu la fréquence des ferrys sur l’île). D’après moi, y rester 2 semaines me semble trop long.
Le circuit de la côte ouest RV17 (500 km) ne m’a pas semblé monotone du tout. Le début est difficile et par la suite beaucoup plus facile. Sur tout le circuit, il y a très peu de voitures et on profite des bacs (ferrys) et de l’air doux (gulfstream). L’occasion de voir une très belle île : Leka, un must, géologie toute particulière, sous le soleil, une vraie merveille. Rochers ocres, terre de sienne comme en Australie.
L’île de Joa, au dessus de Namsos n’est peut-être pas utile à visiter mais elle a son charme, ambiance très calme et température très clémente.
Près de Steinkjer, direction Namsos, hors de la route 17, il y a un parcours très intéressant et sauvage vers Dorras, mais il est préférable d’avoir une carte d’état major pour ne pas se perdre, que vous pouvez vous procurer dans un café avec internet. La route Vik Stokka, très belle région et plat. L’île Hurroy (Donna) mérite le détour. Ces ilots sont reliés par des routes (routes étroites, donc prudence). Près de Nesna : col difficile. Pour ce trajet, le vélo doit être équipé de phares, car beaucoup de tunnels. A Bodo, soleil de minuit. Turyshutta.
Le Saltstromen fort courant.
Lofoten à voir : la ville de A, puis Reine, Nustfjord.
Eidsfjord (Stokmarkes) pas intéressant.
Myrlandshang direction Labhangen joli.
Labhangen direction Olsborg : très facile (descente).
Olsborg Storskannes direction Mestervik !!
Storskannes direction Vikran !!
Itinéraire Oslo Trondheim
Oslo Honefosse Brandbu Hov : pas de camions, très belle descente.
Dokka : montée de 15 km puis légère descente jusqu’à Fagernese.
Beitostollen Bigdin : (Environ 1km au dessus de Bigdin vers le nord, camping sauvage face aux montagnes et au lac) Très beau circuit à vélo sur la droite à plus ou moins 200m au-dessus de Bigdin.
Descente jusqu’à Gjendesheim.
Glittertind : le plus haut sommet de Norvège. Très belle route pour arriver au pied de la montagne. Prévoir bonnes chaussures, car fort rocailleux pour arriver au sommet (durée 3h00) d’où on surplombe toutes le montagnes des environs !
Gjendesheim direction Vaga (pinède, très forte descente d’une dizaine de km )
A Vagamo, prendre petite route de montagne (ça monte) vers Lesja. Au sommet très joli excepté poteaux à haute tension.
Lesja Dombas. A environ 6km au dessus de Dombas, hôtel très typique (http://www.hjelleseter.no/), avec possibilité de camper gratuitement sur leur vaste prairie. Vu le trafic routier, j’ai décidé de prendre la route à partir de 4h00 du matin (il fait clair) pour aller vers Oppdal en traversant une vallée étroite (route très intérssante)
De Dombas à Trondheim, c’est extraordinaire . Presque 200km de descente!
Trondheim Moi Rana : là je suis passé par la Suède (Ostersund, Stronsund, Struman, Tarnaby, Moi Rana)
Si cela vous intéresse, je peux également vous fournir des infos sur les Fjords, Flam, Geiranger, Aurland…
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,
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,
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
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?