Le facteur limitant avec un vélo de voyages "standard", c'est la difficulté de l'emporter dans d'autres moyens de transports en commun (cf discussions train, avion, bus + vélo).
J'ai croisé des Bromptonistes convaincus. Ils m'ont convaincu en me montrant ce qu'ils faisaient avec leur petit vélo pliant. Je me rends compte, que pour circuler sur routes revêtues, ça peut être un solution ouvrant un tas d'horizons (en particulier prendre un last minute pour n'importe où (train, avion), en fonction des opportunités ...
Peut-être avez-vous des expériences de voyages avec des vélos pliants à partager ...
Nous sommes des utilisateurs convaincus de vélos pliables (Dahon) depuis maintenant presque 6 ans ; ils nous ont accompagnés déjà dans pas mal de destinations...
Un petit aperçu ici (pour une image de meilleure qualité, cliquer sur le bouton HD/HQ après avoir démarré la vidéo) et tu verras qu'il n'y a pas que sur des routes revêtues qu'ils se débrouillent bien 😉 :
Personnellement j'utilise un Birdy de Riese und Muller qui permet d'avoir deux sacoches a l'avant et deux a l'arriere.
Je me prepare pour une randonnee avec mon Birdy Touring fin Aout.
L'avantage de ce velo est la suspension (avant et arriere) pour compenser le manque de confort du aux petites roues.
Je peux le mettre dans une valise 26 pouces. Je l'emmene sans probleme dans le TGV.
Inconvenient il n'est pas facile de trouver des pneus en 18 pouces donc il faut prevoir son voyage en consequence.
J'ai mon Bike Friday (modele New World Tourist) depuis 9 ans. J'ai fait des tours partout. Par example, les montagnes du nord de Laos ou j'ai rencontre 4 cyclistes avec leurs propres Bike Friday, les Pyrenees dont le Tourmalet, des pistes non-goudronnees aux USA et Canada, le Mexique, la Tunisie, et Sri Lanka. Je crois que le New World Tourist ne se plie pas aussi facilement que le Brompton, mais c'est meilleur pour le cyclotourisme.
Pour information, il est possible d'essayer le Brompton, Bike Friday (le Tikit me semble-t-il) et le Birdy aux Velos Parisiens (donc a Paris!).
Bien sur cela ne permet pas de savoir le veritable comportement sur plusieurs heures mais cela donne une premiere idee.
Bonjour,
Je suis bromptonaute depuis 1 ans le vélo est vraiment génial d'utilisation.
Mon vélo c'est un P6r = guidon papillon .
Le guidon papillon permet d'avoir plusieur position.
Je prépare mon voyage de cyclotourisme, mon premiere parcour de 1500 km en turquie.
je suis à j -19 jour du départ, apres une semaine de préparation, je commence le 7 juillet départ istanbul , adapazari , iznik , bursa , sögüt , afyon , konya , nevsehir (cappadoce) et gaziantep.
Bonjour,
Ci joint ma modeste contribution au voyage en pliant.
Voici le lien résumant un petit périple de cinq jours et demi sur les bords de loire, d'Orléans à Nantes en vélo pliant Strida.
A l'origine je voulais faire Paris Nantes, mais je m'apercois que c'est un parcours routier avec peu de pistes cyclables, par contre celui de la Loire à vélo est son contraire. Il y a beaucoup de pistes et les routes choisies sont à faible circulation, de plus les paysages sont magnifiques et le balisage est parfait.
Pourquoi un Strida, parce que j'en ai un et je ne veux pas non plus investir dans un nouveau vélo pour un raid de cinq jours, de plus je n'ai jamais fait de cyclotourisme et je ne sais pas si ça va me plaire.
Le vélo pliant m'attire aussi comme outil pour voyager loin du fait de sa facilité à le mettre dans un train ou dans une soute d'avion. On peut le monter aussi dans une chambre d'hôtel. Ce petit périble était un test pour voir si il est raisonnable de partir avec ce matériel en vue de futurs voyages plus ambitieux.
http://tydomino.over-blog.com
Maintenant je suis convaincu que le meilleur choix pour voyager est le pliant.
Christian
Bienvenu ! 😉
C'est amusant, nous sommes passés par Ussé un mois après toi…
Pourquoi un Strida, parce que j'en ai un et je ne veux pas non plus investir dans un nouveau vélo pour un raid de cinq jours, de plus je n'ai jamais fait de cyclotourisme et je ne sais pas si ça va me plaire.
Même si tu es déjà visiblement convaincu par cette expérience, tu le serais encore davantage en enfourchant un pliable plus adapté au cyclotourisme, équipé de roues de 20'. Ignore les remarques et comportements désobligeants 😛 et va voir chez Brompton, Dahon ou Bike Friday.
Certes il faut casser la tirelire mais l'investissement est à la hauteur des satisfactions sur le terrain. Acheter, juste pour essayer, un vélo pliable premier prix pour faire des économies (la remarque ne s'adresse pas à toi...) et tirer des conclusions hâtives forcément négatives, c'est comme acheter un ignoble picrate et conclure que le vin c'est vraiment pas bon…
Pour ce qui est du mal aux fesses : le couvre-selle gel améliore de façon superficielle le problème de la douleur. Mais celle-ci résulte plutôt de la géométrie du vélo, de la forme et de la qualité de la selle bien entendu ainsi que de la rigidité des cadres avec petites roues. Nous avons bien amélioré nos Dahon 20' avec un tube de selle suspendue cane creek thudbuster ; son prix, il est vrai 😕, équivaut à un pliable entier de grande surface… mais quel confort !
Le vélo pliant m'attire aussi comme outil pour voyager loin du fait de sa facilité à le mettre dans un train ou dans une soute d'avion.
Oui, nous l'utilisons principalement ainsi et là, c'était en février dernier :
Dans le carnet "Vietnam/Cambodge 2011" dont cette vidéo est extraite (voir site en signature), tu trouveras également des photos sur les conditions de voyage de nos vélos. Et dans le carnet "Polynésie 2010" : les mêmes vélos dans un contexte d'îles, cargo et transport de kayak pliable sur leur porte-bagages.
Le pliable de qualité est le meilleur compromis que nous ayons trouvé pour voyager avec nos vélos et, une fois à destination, découvrir de façon autonome une région.
Un "détail" : nos roues avant sont équipées d'un moyeu dynamo Son (sans frottement) qui nous fournit l'énergie nécessaire à l'éclairage bien sûr mais aussi à la recharge des batteries du GPS, de nos appareils photos et du téléphone grâce au petit chargeur e-werk. Important quand on bivouaque plusieurs nuits d'affilée.
Bonne continuation !
Bonjour et merci pour vos infos et vos liens.
Je pense éffectivement acheter un Dahon 20 pouces, le modèle Jetstream tout suspendu me plait bien.
Qu'en pensez vous ? connaissez vous des utilisateurs de ce modèle ?
Le Srida je le garde car j'aime trop ce vélo et son look ! la qualité de fabrication est très bonne aussi.
Le Jetstream EX est génial ! une vraie bête de course et de balade.
Il suffit de monter des pneus crantés pour aller aussi sur les chemins (c'est ce que nous faisons avec nos Dahon Helios).
Bonjour margouillat4,
Je reviens vers toi car n'ayant pas encore acheté mon nouveau pliant, j'hésite entre deux modèles, soit un DAHON Mu XL ou un RIDGEBACK ATTACHE (qui est un clone du DAHON HELIOS) tous deux équipé d'un système NEXUS. (Je ne veux pas de dérailleur).
Le Mu XL a un moyeu AV dynamo et une selle suspendu d'origine. Le RIDGEBACK n'a pas ces équipements, mais à une fourche en CROMOLY plus solide que l'alu.
Je pense que vos vélos sont des HELIOS, c'est pour cela que je te demande ton avis. Crois tu qu'il y ai des différences importante au niveau du confort, du pliage et de la solidité du cadre des ces deux vélos.
Ce sont de toutes façons 2 jolis vélos que tu auras plaisir à utiliser en voyage.
Au niveau pliage et solidité, ce sont "les mêmes" ; il faut juste penser à resserrer l'articulation de temps en temps.
Le Dahon est plus lourd, compte tenu du moyeu dynamo, de la suspension de la selle et peut-être aussi de la 8e vitesse. Ceci dit, nous apprécions ces 3 éléments de confort que nous avons ajoutés à nos modèles d'origine, des Hélios effectivement, pour les améliorer.
A l'origine nous avions un plateau de 46 que nous avons remplacé par un 38 dents, sachant qu'à l'arrière nous avons une roue libre de 11 à 34 qui permet de grimper des cols tranquillement. Et toi de quels développements disposeras-tu ?
Le moyeu dynamo : certes plus lourd qu'une roue normale mais très utile pour l'éclairage (nettement plus fiable que des piles et indécelable au pédalage) et surtout pour recharger nos appareils APN, GPS, téléphone etc... avec un e-werk.
La suspension de la selle : le système de la suspension en parallélogramme est plus efficace et agréable que la suspension simple à ressort. Mais le mieux c'est encore un vélo avec un cadre suspendu. 😛
Franchement, c'est équivalent : si tu achètes le Ridgeback tel quel, ok ; si tu le modifies, tu obtiens le Dahon. Dans cette alternative, reste à voir le prix final.
Tu décides en fonction de l'utilisation envisagée 😉
Concernant les développements, je n'ai pas encore réfléchis à cela, de toute façons en fonction du trip envisagé je peux changer le pignon AV.
Je pense qu'une fois le Ridgeback équipé comme le Dahon, il ne doit pas y avoir beaucoup de différence de prix.
As tu des echos sur le sérieux et la fiabilité du SAV de Wivelo ? ou as tu d'autres sites à me conseiller ?
As tu des echos sur le sérieux et la fiabilité du SAV de Wivelo ?
Non, jamais traité personnellement avec eux mais jamais entendu ni lu de commentaires négatifs à leur propos.
ou as tu d'autres sites à me conseiller ?
Nous nous sommes souvent adressés à une boutique anglaise, très fiable et avec port gratuit pour tous les articles que nous leur avons commandés (à vérifier pour un vélo) : http://www.wiggle.co.uk/
Comme il n'y avait pas de revendeurs français, il y a 10 ans, pour cette gamme de vélos, nous les avions achetés en Ecosse (me souviens plus du nom du revendeur 😊).
Eventuellement tu peux donc voir du côté du Royaume Uni, ils ont beaucoup de modèles et des frais de port raisonnables (mais probablement supérieurs aux 10€ demandés chez wivelo).
Bonjour et merci pour l'adresse,
Les prix des vélos ont l'air équivalent à ceux pratiqués en France, je pense que je ferais affaire avec Wivelo, je te tiendrais informé de mes impressions sur cette commande.
Christian
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.
