Bon j'ai un peu avancé dans mes recherches :
Pack de batterie MP3450 ou MP3750 (presque pareil sans transfo et moins cher)... mais par contre je pensais qu'on pouvait le charger sur le vélo grace au couple moyeu dynamo + e-werk
Malheureusement on ne peut sortir que 12V 0.25 A au max (3W de la dynamo)
J'ai contacté Tekkeon qui m'a répondu que ça n'était pas suffisant pour charger la batterie, je cite : The minimum requirement is 12V 1.5A to charge MP3750 or MP3450
Donc là c'est un peu la grosse mauvaise surprise... hormis un panneau solaire de 20 Watts (lourd, cher et trop imprévisible à mon goût) et je vois pas trop comment faire.
Vous faites comment pour charger votre ordi ?
Même avec un netbook et une autonomie de 5/6h si on envisage l'ordi pour rédiger son journal de bord et mettre quelques photos la batterie va filer très vite... et c'est ensuite compliqué à recharger (camping = pas possible de laisser l'ordi tout seul pendant 2h). Je ne dors quasiment jamais à l'hôtel / chambre d'hôte... donc j'ai un peu du mal à voir comment je vais pouvoir charger un ordi.
Pour recharger mon netbook j'utilisais un panneaux solaire et une batterie tekkeon (panneaux pas assez puissant pour recharger directement le pc).
Pendant la mauvaise saison, j'ai toujours trouvé de quoi recharger dans les campings. L'idéal est dans la cuisine ou la laverie, cela permet de faire autre chose en même temps. Sinon à l'accueil tu dois pouvoir laisser ton pc.
Franchement c'es quelque chose qui m'inquiétait au début et puis au final tu trouves toujours une solution. Tu peux aussi t'arrêter dans un bar et le brancher le temps de boire un coup.
Si vraiment tu as peur du vol, tu peux laisser la batterie externe se charger sur le secteur (moins de risque de vol) et recharger ensuite le pc, mais c'est moins pratique.
Complément de la part de Tekkeon (très réactifs et sympa) :
"The 3pin port was designed to charge with PA-SCC1 and solar panel connected. The open circuit voltage is different from the Output Voltage. The open circuit voltage is usually referring with solar panels. When you purchase a solar panel they should be able to provide you the open circuit voltage information.
The minimum requirement for 3pin port is 12V 10mA so your B&M e-werk should be able to charge MP3450 thru the 3pin port with PA-SCC1 since it is able to output 12V 250mA. I hope this is clear.
I also would like to remind you that MP3750 does not come with its own AC charger; it was designed to use laptop’s AC Charger to charge MP3750. "
Donc en gros et en français : en achetant l'adaptateur 3 broches qui se branche direct sur la batterie et qui est prévu pour les panneaux solaires, à priori on doit pouvoir charger la batterie avec l'e-werk car 12V/10mA est alors le minimum suffisant pour que ça charge.
bonjour, je suis à Budapest sur l'Eurovélo6 et j'ai emmené un net book Samsung, PLUS DE 8H d'autonomie, c'est largement suffisant; il se recharge très vite et dans les campings, je le recharge soit dans les douches ou le coin cuisine!!!
par contre, la wifi, dur dur, souvent 5euros de l'heure ou 9euros pour 2h et dans les macdo, il faut un n° de tél du pays, ex en Allemagne;
sinon, j'en suis très content, je peux communiquer avec ma famille, mais c'est un poids supplémentaire!!! je roule avec 32 kg de bagages, c'est trop, mais je n'ai pas su quoi enlever?
bon dimanche à tous, aujourd'hui, première journée de repos à Budapest;
André
Je suis toujours à la recherche de l'ordinateur idéal pour un tour d'europe, et un petit nouveau vient de faire son apparition : le macbook air 11.6 pouces.
Encore un produit controversé mais avec de bonnes idées :
- poids : 1.06kg
- l'encombrement global
- construction. Ca reste un peu bizarre de s'imaginer partir avec un tel "bijou" mais paradoxalement la construction taillée dans la masse d'un bloc d'alu doit être plutôt solide.
- Le SSD un gage de faible sensibilité aux vibrations...
- le couple cpu / SSD qui doit quand même lui conférer des perfs honorables. C'est carrément plus puissant qu'un netbook (et son atom poussif), ça peut aider pour retailler des photos en voyage et également avoir un ordinateur toujours "utile" une fois le voyage terminé.
- Le prix est bien plus élevé mais plutôt raisonnable quand on le compare aux vrais ultraportables (cpu, ram, ssd, ...) pour lesquels les prix commencent plutôt autour de 1500 € et peuvent s'envoler très vite.
- l'autonomie raisonnable compte tenu des performances et du poids.
Du côté des trucs qui fâchent (dépend des gens bien sûr) :
- la largeur/hauteur (certes il est fin mais bien plus large qu'un netbook de 10 pouces).
- sa finesse est peut-être un risque de fragilité (genre le tordre en cas de compression violente dans une sacoche
- le fait qu'on va être tenté de l'alourdir avec une housse pour le protéger alors qu'un netbook à 3/400 € on le met en vrac dans une sacoche
- le prix par rapport au netbook
- le faible espace disque (128 go max) pour moi qui prévoit beaucoup de vidéos ça veut dire qu'il faudra forcément le compléter avec un disque dur externe 2.5 pouces.
- le (génial) connecteur magsafe complique la recharge en mode bidouille (même si j'ai vu que tekkeon vendait un câble spécial à base de connecteur magsafe recyclé d'un vieux chargeur pour le brancher sur son pack de batterie)
- autonomie discutable (5h)
- c'est un mac (pour les fans de pc)
- absence de port ethernet, ça peut éventuellement être un handicap dans certains cybercafés mais avec l'augmentation du wifi je ne pense pas que ce soit si problématique
Bref beaucoup de pour et de contre... mais l'heure actuelle je me dis que vu la non évolution des netbooks ce mac sera probablement le meilleur choix que je puisse faire. J'ai jusqu'à fin janvier en gros pour me décider donc ça peut encore évoluer mais en attenant j'ai pas trouvé mieux.
As-tu regardé du côté des tablettes? Sur certaines tu peux brancher un clavier, la transformant ainsi en un quasi-netbook. D'ici Noël pas mal de modèles devraient sortir dont certains se prétant bien au voyage.
Quand à l'ethernet, perso je ne m'en suis jamais servi (Europe du nord et centrale), le wifi se trouvant partout. Sinon pour le MB air, il existe un adaptaeur usb/ethernet vendu (cher) par Apple.
Oui on en a déjà longuement parlé. Dans mon cas ça n'est pas adapté car j'ai vraiment besoin des performances (traitement d'images, pleins d'onglets dans firefox, quelques applis gourmandes...) et de la liberté d'utilisation d'un ordinateur (besoin de certaines applications non dispo sur des tablettes) pour gérer une activité professionnelle à distance.
J'ai fait un premier test cet été en vacances sur quelques semaines avec juste un iphone... j'ai survécu mais ça n'était clairement pas adapté à mes besoins car trop restrictif. Côté tablettes (que ce soit sous iOs ou Android) ça ne répondra pas à mes besoins. Les tablettes sous Windows sont rares, et rattrapent vite les ordis portables au niveau poids, prix, ...
Autant pour moi, j'ai un peu perdu le fil du post.
Et du côté des "semi netbook"? Par rapport aux netbooks: écran plus grand (entre 10 et 13 pouces), CPU plus puissant, gros disque dur mais autonomie moindre (idem MB) et poids entre 1 et 1,5kg. Les prix son entre netbook et MB.
J'avoue que je regarde aussi du côté du MB air pour mon prochain voyage mais ça reste cher (et il n'y a pas de lecteur SD!).
franchement le lecteur SD ça me fait bien rire... ok ça peut être pratique et s'il est intégré c'est cool, mais je ne vois pas trop pourquoi ça DEVRAIT être intégré dans l'ordi. C'est un peu comme si on demandait un cable micro usb à demeure, une carte 3G, un gps... tout ça c'est de l'accessoire que chacun ajoute ou non après en fonction de ses besoins. Tiens moi j'ai aussi des cartes compact flash avec mon reflex, il faudrait un lecteur CF dans le MBA. (J'en ai un sur mon vieux fujitsu p7010 [10 pouces]) c'est pratique mais s'il n'y en avait pas je ne vivrais pas beaucoup plus mal. D'ailleurs il y a aussi dans mon portable actuel un lecteur SD, sauf que vu l'âge du bouzin il ne lit pas les SDHC donc est totalement inutile pour moi. Si ça se trouve le lecteur SD du MBA 13 pouces il ne lit que les SDHC et du coup il est obsolète pour qui achète une SDXC de 64 go.
Au poids et encombrement d'un lecteur de cartes SD c'est quand même pas un gros handicap qu'il ne soit pas intégré dans l'ordi... et ça permet aussi d'aller transférer des photos sur un autre ordi (cybercafé qui n'aurait pas de wifi par ex).
Concernant les "semi-netbooks", dès qu'on retire les 13 pouces (perso je trouve ça trop encombrant, j'adore mon 10 pouces actuel en 1280x768) il n'y a plus grand chose à se mettre sous la dent :(
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
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.
