Informations pour préparer un voyage en vélo
by Jejefrance
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour, je souhaite partir unan dans les pays anglo-saxon a partir de juin 2004. J'aimerais tenter cette expérience en velo. Nous sommes en couple et j'aimerais avoir des infos sur les choses à ne surtout pas oublier, les anecdotes des uns afin de ne pas avoir à y faire face. Pour le matériel j'aimerais également être informer sur les marques conseillers en terme de velo et equipement diverse.Si certains d'entre vous ont également de bonnes adresses à conseiller je suis preneur.
Merci par avance jerome
jerome.v
Salut jejefrance!!
J'aurais pu m'appeler jejeUK, mais j'ai pas ose!. Il faut dire que je me suis inscrit a VoyageForum a cause de ton annonce... et de ton profile!: On a apparemment pas mal de petits points en commun (moto notament!) et celui sur lequel je vais essayer de debattre maintenant, c'est ton voyage a velo en GB. tout d'abord: COOOOOOOOL man!! c'est genial de faire cela, et toi et ta copine vont revenir totalement changes par cette experience. C'est de la balle pure, et tu verras le monde bien differemment apres... Pour moi l'initiation est passee par un voyage en Nouvelle Zelande, de trois mois, en debut d'annee 2003, avec non pas ma copine -dommage!- mais mon meilleur pote, le Polo qui doit se marrer a lire ce message (salut ma poule). Bon, INOUBLIABLE. (en plus la NZ, ca a quelque chose de mystique pour moi). BREF, si tu veux plus de details, on pourra en reparler. Pour ce qui est de ton voyage... alors plein de points imprtants: le velo: bien choisir sa monture car trop grand ou trop petit, et c'est la galere immediate: c'est bien sur le point le plus important a regarder, c'est clair. je dirais qu'il faut faire attention: a la taille du cadre, au derailleur (j'avais un shimano de bonnne qualite, c'est le minimum) regarde ton budget total, mais si tu pars un an, ne lesine pas sur le prix du velo: c'est ton meilleur outil pour le voyage: si tu prends "pas cher" pour economiser, c'est pas le bon plan. fais toi conseiller de toute facon. Le choix des roues est important aussi: il faut des roues qui permettent un changement de pneu aise, sinon, c'est la galere. ensuite les outils: d'apres ce que je vois en angleterre (j'y vis!!) il n'y a pas trop de magazins de velos. alors l'equipement va etre de rigueur. Je dirais bien de partir avec une bonne pompe (a pied) avec un barometre: tu vas etre surpris, mais le velo charge+toi dessus, et il faut environ 60a 90 PSI de pression dans les pneus pour etre confortable et ne pas riquer la gamelle: et tu ne peux pas faire cela avec une pompe a main!! (aussi bonne qu'elle soit) d'autres outils: il faut prevoir le minimum pour l'entretien du velo: graisse, les clefs, tourne-vis, pince... j'avais un couteau type letherman qui m'a bien servi. les sacoches: pareil: vous partez un an, ne prenez pas du petit matos (j'espere que vous avez un bon budget!) car elles souffrent beaucoup. il exite cette marque dont je ne me souviens plus le nom qui fait des sacoches extras et increvables (et etanches, ca vous servira!!): marque allemande, incontournable dans tous les magazins specialises de velos. Compter 120€ + par sacoche il me semble. les racks pour sacoches: pareil!! (je vais arreter de me repeter!) : les miens ont casser respectivement 2fois et 1fois sur les trois mois: grosse galere+ dangereux+ ralentissement du trajet!!! : se faire conseiller. (on dirait que je suis parti avec du matos de merde: non non... mais il faut savoir que 3500km, ca fait souffrir n'importe quel equipement : tout vieillit et il faut le savoir) pour revenir sur le velo: savoir que les petits details font la difference: selle confort, poignees qui remontent, bequille... peuvent vous eviter des crises de nerfs et vous faciliter la tache. en angleterre sur un an, vous aller avoir la pluie et la nuit: pensez aux lampes!!! a prpos de lampe, pensez a une lampe frontale chacun surtout si vous partez pour du camping... ensuite point de vue matos a emmenez: fringues: votre liste divisee par deux ou trois. sans blague. par tete, je dirais: un pantalon chaud un pull chaud un equipement en polypropylene bonnet+gants+echarpe quelques paires de chaussettes courtes un grosse paire de chaussette sous vetements (mais pas 200) deux ou trois "cyclistes" qui seront vos habits de tous les jours!! un ou deux hauts de cyclistes (les trucs qui sechent tres vite, et avec lesquels on n'a pas froid en pedalant) casquette lunettes de velo (important) une paire de chaussure pour pedaler +une paire de chaussure (type de marche) pour le comfort le soir ou dans les moments difficiles un haut type veste (+un pantalon si budget OK) en goretex pour les moment de vent ou pluie et peut etre d'autres trucs qui seraient tres utiles mais je pense que la liste est deja pas mal: ATTENTION: il faut ABSOLUMENT partir leger au maximum: le poids = votre ennemi (on a envoyer trois fois des colis de nos affaires par la poste car trop lourd: le moindre GRAMME est chasse si inutile ou peu utilise)
Ensuite, point de vue bouffe et logement, je ne sais pas comment vous comptez proceder: nous avions un rechaud a gaz+tente, et nous etions autonome pour au moins trois jours s'il le fallait (sauf pour l'eau) mais ca a vous de voir. c'est la vraie aventure comme ca (plus de liberte mais plus de poids et de soucis parfois...)
Point de vue "comment pedaler", j'ai un conseil tout simple qu'il faut que je vous donne: COMMENCEZ MOLO!! : mon pote et moi avons fait l'erreur de faire des kilometres tout de suite : mauvaise strategie: on a trainer des tendinites et des genoux douloureux pendant trois mois!! (c'etait l'enfer parfois): alors: si vous avez de l'entrainement velo, vous faites ce que bon vous semble. SINON (et meme si vous etes sportif!) : commencez par une semaine ou deux a 50km par jour MAXIMUM (voire moins) c'est tres important, sinon, vous allez morfler le reste du voyage. Il faut savoir qu'on peut d'entrer attaque a 100km/j et se sentir bien... pendant une semaine! et apres, c'est la galere. IL faut vous forcer a vous arreter a 40-50km/jour pendant la/les deux premieres semaines, puis vous passez a 60 (semaine 2) puis 70, puis 80 puis vous devriez pouvoir faire des 130-140 sans trop de prbleme par la suite. Une bonne moyenne je dirais est de 90km/j et il faut avoir des jours de repos (on prenait environ 1 jour par semaine).
Voila. j'espere que tout cela va vous etre utile!! Si vous passez a Bristol (ou ou que je sois a ce moment la si je suis dans les parages) avec vos velos, vous avez un lit et une douche qui vous attend..
a bientot et en tout cas bon voyage!!
Jerome
PS: des sites sympas:
http://www.airnimal.com/
http://rayonsdesoleil.free.fr/
http://membres.lycos.fr/claudeherve/index.html
J'aurais pu m'appeler jejeUK, mais j'ai pas ose!. Il faut dire que je me suis inscrit a VoyageForum a cause de ton annonce... et de ton profile!: On a apparemment pas mal de petits points en commun (moto notament!) et celui sur lequel je vais essayer de debattre maintenant, c'est ton voyage a velo en GB. tout d'abord: COOOOOOOOL man!! c'est genial de faire cela, et toi et ta copine vont revenir totalement changes par cette experience. C'est de la balle pure, et tu verras le monde bien differemment apres... Pour moi l'initiation est passee par un voyage en Nouvelle Zelande, de trois mois, en debut d'annee 2003, avec non pas ma copine -dommage!- mais mon meilleur pote, le Polo qui doit se marrer a lire ce message (salut ma poule). Bon, INOUBLIABLE. (en plus la NZ, ca a quelque chose de mystique pour moi). BREF, si tu veux plus de details, on pourra en reparler. Pour ce qui est de ton voyage... alors plein de points imprtants: le velo: bien choisir sa monture car trop grand ou trop petit, et c'est la galere immediate: c'est bien sur le point le plus important a regarder, c'est clair. je dirais qu'il faut faire attention: a la taille du cadre, au derailleur (j'avais un shimano de bonnne qualite, c'est le minimum) regarde ton budget total, mais si tu pars un an, ne lesine pas sur le prix du velo: c'est ton meilleur outil pour le voyage: si tu prends "pas cher" pour economiser, c'est pas le bon plan. fais toi conseiller de toute facon. Le choix des roues est important aussi: il faut des roues qui permettent un changement de pneu aise, sinon, c'est la galere. ensuite les outils: d'apres ce que je vois en angleterre (j'y vis!!) il n'y a pas trop de magazins de velos. alors l'equipement va etre de rigueur. Je dirais bien de partir avec une bonne pompe (a pied) avec un barometre: tu vas etre surpris, mais le velo charge+toi dessus, et il faut environ 60a 90 PSI de pression dans les pneus pour etre confortable et ne pas riquer la gamelle: et tu ne peux pas faire cela avec une pompe a main!! (aussi bonne qu'elle soit) d'autres outils: il faut prevoir le minimum pour l'entretien du velo: graisse, les clefs, tourne-vis, pince... j'avais un couteau type letherman qui m'a bien servi. les sacoches: pareil: vous partez un an, ne prenez pas du petit matos (j'espere que vous avez un bon budget!) car elles souffrent beaucoup. il exite cette marque dont je ne me souviens plus le nom qui fait des sacoches extras et increvables (et etanches, ca vous servira!!): marque allemande, incontournable dans tous les magazins specialises de velos. Compter 120€ + par sacoche il me semble. les racks pour sacoches: pareil!! (je vais arreter de me repeter!) : les miens ont casser respectivement 2fois et 1fois sur les trois mois: grosse galere+ dangereux+ ralentissement du trajet!!! : se faire conseiller. (on dirait que je suis parti avec du matos de merde: non non... mais il faut savoir que 3500km, ca fait souffrir n'importe quel equipement : tout vieillit et il faut le savoir) pour revenir sur le velo: savoir que les petits details font la difference: selle confort, poignees qui remontent, bequille... peuvent vous eviter des crises de nerfs et vous faciliter la tache. en angleterre sur un an, vous aller avoir la pluie et la nuit: pensez aux lampes!!! a prpos de lampe, pensez a une lampe frontale chacun surtout si vous partez pour du camping... ensuite point de vue matos a emmenez: fringues: votre liste divisee par deux ou trois. sans blague. par tete, je dirais: un pantalon chaud un pull chaud un equipement en polypropylene bonnet+gants+echarpe quelques paires de chaussettes courtes un grosse paire de chaussette sous vetements (mais pas 200) deux ou trois "cyclistes" qui seront vos habits de tous les jours!! un ou deux hauts de cyclistes (les trucs qui sechent tres vite, et avec lesquels on n'a pas froid en pedalant) casquette lunettes de velo (important) une paire de chaussure pour pedaler +une paire de chaussure (type de marche) pour le comfort le soir ou dans les moments difficiles un haut type veste (+un pantalon si budget OK) en goretex pour les moment de vent ou pluie et peut etre d'autres trucs qui seraient tres utiles mais je pense que la liste est deja pas mal: ATTENTION: il faut ABSOLUMENT partir leger au maximum: le poids = votre ennemi (on a envoyer trois fois des colis de nos affaires par la poste car trop lourd: le moindre GRAMME est chasse si inutile ou peu utilise)
Ensuite, point de vue bouffe et logement, je ne sais pas comment vous comptez proceder: nous avions un rechaud a gaz+tente, et nous etions autonome pour au moins trois jours s'il le fallait (sauf pour l'eau) mais ca a vous de voir. c'est la vraie aventure comme ca (plus de liberte mais plus de poids et de soucis parfois...)
Point de vue "comment pedaler", j'ai un conseil tout simple qu'il faut que je vous donne: COMMENCEZ MOLO!! : mon pote et moi avons fait l'erreur de faire des kilometres tout de suite : mauvaise strategie: on a trainer des tendinites et des genoux douloureux pendant trois mois!! (c'etait l'enfer parfois): alors: si vous avez de l'entrainement velo, vous faites ce que bon vous semble. SINON (et meme si vous etes sportif!) : commencez par une semaine ou deux a 50km par jour MAXIMUM (voire moins) c'est tres important, sinon, vous allez morfler le reste du voyage. Il faut savoir qu'on peut d'entrer attaque a 100km/j et se sentir bien... pendant une semaine! et apres, c'est la galere. IL faut vous forcer a vous arreter a 40-50km/jour pendant la/les deux premieres semaines, puis vous passez a 60 (semaine 2) puis 70, puis 80 puis vous devriez pouvoir faire des 130-140 sans trop de prbleme par la suite. Une bonne moyenne je dirais est de 90km/j et il faut avoir des jours de repos (on prenait environ 1 jour par semaine).
Voila. j'espere que tout cela va vous etre utile!! Si vous passez a Bristol (ou ou que je sois a ce moment la si je suis dans les parages) avec vos velos, vous avez un lit et une douche qui vous attend..
a bientot et en tout cas bon voyage!!
Jerome
PS: des sites sympas:
http://www.airnimal.com/
http://rayonsdesoleil.free.fr/
http://membres.lycos.fr/claudeherve/index.html
Merci beaucoup pour tes infos
Je compte partir un an et m'installer en écosse près de glasgow j'edspère que ça se passera bien. Toutes les renseignements à propos d'expériences passées me sont très utile.
Merci encore j'ai retenu pour l'invitation!
Tchao jerome
jerome.v
Salut,
Juste un petit mot pour compléter le message déjà très complet de jejeUK ;-)
J'ai eu la chance de voyager deux fois en Ecosse à vélo, une fois sous le soleil et l'autre sous une pluie discontinue (ou presque). Le seul gros problème rencontré, c'est la conduite à gauche, même à vélo c'est perturbant. Alors juste un truc, (ceci est d'ailleur également valable pour les pays ou l'on roule à droite), équipe ton vélo d'un rétroviseur sur le guidon (Attention de le monter du bon côté). Un petit truc mais au combien utile.
Bon voyage,
@+ Marc
Juste un petit mot pour compléter le message déjà très complet de jejeUK ;-)
J'ai eu la chance de voyager deux fois en Ecosse à vélo, une fois sous le soleil et l'autre sous une pluie discontinue (ou presque). Le seul gros problème rencontré, c'est la conduite à gauche, même à vélo c'est perturbant. Alors juste un truc, (ceci est d'ailleur également valable pour les pays ou l'on roule à droite), équipe ton vélo d'un rétroviseur sur le guidon (Attention de le monter du bon côté). Un petit truc mais au combien utile.
Bon voyage,
@+ Marc
Bonjour,
il est vrai que bien des choses ont été dites (enfin, presque tout), mais moi aussi j'ai quelques précisions à apporter.
Premièrement, la marque de sacoches dont on a parlé s'appèles Ortlieb. Sinon, il y a une autre marque que j'afectionnes particulièrement qui s'appèles Arkel. Elles sont fait au Québec. Très robustes, elles ont aussi l'avantage d'être à chargement horizontal, ce qui fait qu'il est beaucoup plus facile de s'y retrouver sans vider complètement la sacoche. La contre-partie de tout ça c'est le manque d'étanchéité. Je sais aussi qu'elles sont distribuées en Europe, mais ne sais pas à quel point il est facile d'en trouver.
Deuxièmement, en ce qui concernes la pompe, il y a d'excellente pompe à main qui peuvent fournir jusqu'à 160 PSI, donc peuvent aisément gonfler un pneu à 90-100 PSI. Il y a Topeak (encore une fois, je ne sais pas s'ils sont distribués en Europe) qui a un model à main mais qui possède une petite languette pour y mettre le pied, donc légère et compacte comme une pompe à main, mais ayant la stabilité et la facilité de pompage d'une pompe sur pied.
Pour le reste, je crois que c'est tout. Passez un excellent voyage.
Numerobis
il est vrai que bien des choses ont été dites (enfin, presque tout), mais moi aussi j'ai quelques précisions à apporter.
Premièrement, la marque de sacoches dont on a parlé s'appèles Ortlieb. Sinon, il y a une autre marque que j'afectionnes particulièrement qui s'appèles Arkel. Elles sont fait au Québec. Très robustes, elles ont aussi l'avantage d'être à chargement horizontal, ce qui fait qu'il est beaucoup plus facile de s'y retrouver sans vider complètement la sacoche. La contre-partie de tout ça c'est le manque d'étanchéité. Je sais aussi qu'elles sont distribuées en Europe, mais ne sais pas à quel point il est facile d'en trouver.
Deuxièmement, en ce qui concernes la pompe, il y a d'excellente pompe à main qui peuvent fournir jusqu'à 160 PSI, donc peuvent aisément gonfler un pneu à 90-100 PSI. Il y a Topeak (encore une fois, je ne sais pas s'ils sont distribués en Europe) qui a un model à main mais qui possède une petite languette pour y mettre le pied, donc légère et compacte comme une pompe à main, mais ayant la stabilité et la facilité de pompage d'une pompe sur pied.
Pour le reste, je crois que c'est tout. Passez un excellent voyage.
Numerobis
salut salut
Petites précisions sur les sacoches Ortlieb
pour les sacoches avants: Front roller classic / la paire : 93.50 € (prix juillet 2004)
pour les sacoches arrieres : bike pacjer classic / la paire : 116 .90 € (prix juillet 2004)
je les achète par correspondance chez worden.fr, ils sont plutôt cool et le port est gratuit
Bye bye
Christophe - catof@free.fr - www.catof.net
Petites précisions sur les sacoches Ortlieb
pour les sacoches avants: Front roller classic / la paire : 93.50 € (prix juillet 2004)
pour les sacoches arrieres : bike pacjer classic / la paire : 116 .90 € (prix juillet 2004)
je les achète par correspondance chez worden.fr, ils sont plutôt cool et le port est gratuit
Bye bye
Christophe - catof@free.fr - www.catof.net
En voyage, on s'emmène avec soi, hélas
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Christophe - www.catof.net
... "comment pedaler", j'ai un conseil tout simple qu'il faut que je vous donne: COMMENCEZ MOLO!! : mon pote et moi avons fait l'erreur de faire des kilometres tout de suite : mauvaise strategie: on a trainer des tendinites et des genoux douloureux pendant trois mois!! (c'etait l'enfer parfois): alors: si vous avez de l'entrainement velo, vous faites ce que bon vous semble. SINON (et meme si vous etes sportif!) : commencez par une semaine ou deux a 50km par jour MAXIMUM (voire moins) c'est tres important, sinon, vous allez morfler le reste du voyage. Il faut savoir qu'on peut d'entrer attaque a 100km/j et se sentir bien... pendant une semaine! et apres, c'est la galere. IL faut vous forcer a vous arreter a 40-50km/jour pendant la/les deux premieres semaines, puis vous passez a 60 (semaine 2) puis 70, puis 80 puis vous devriez pouvoir faire des 130-140 sans trop de prbleme par la suite. Une bonne moyenne je dirais est de 90km/j et il faut avoir des jours de repos (on prenait environ 1 jour par semaine).
Jerome -- je bois tes paroles. j'ai longtemps forcé moi-même sans même m'en rendre compte. tu as parfaitement raison. Il y a une chose aussi : penser à 'mouliner'. moi j'ai mis des mois à réaliser que je forçais. ça veux dire essayer d'être toujours sur le rapport de vitesses 'en dessous'. regardez les pros du cyclisme : les jambes tournent vite. si vous tournez 'pas vite' c'est que vous forcez, et ces sont les genoux qui morflent, même si on ne s'en rends pas compte de suite. (mon velo manque de vitesses en plus, ce qui me poussait à mal faire) moi je suivrais ces preceptes lors de mon prochain voyage, avec un velo adapté aussi cette fois.
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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 got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires. I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time). I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral. I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough? And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Nath
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires. I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time). I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral. I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough? And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Nath
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Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance! Have a great evening
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam. My question is about getting back to Nantes. Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences. I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes. By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains. We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance! Have a great evening
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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!
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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?
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I’m planning to build a new touring bike. I want to prioritize lightness. That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads. The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper. I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork. Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm. It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring. And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear. More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share with you the incredible feat my friend José, who’s 72 years old, is currently undertaking. He left Auterive near Toulouse on Monday, May 18, 2026, on his non-electric bike, heading for the North Cape in Norway!
You can follow his route on the link below—he’s currently in Sweden:
https://thierry-thomas.travelmap.net/jose-de-toulouse-a-nord-cap-2026
You can zoom in on the map and click on each stopover town to see the photos
Hi there!
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.

It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.




One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.


We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.



Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
S.
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.

It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.




One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.


We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.



Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
S.
Hi there, we’re a group of 4 cyclists looking to get from Treviso in Italy to Munich with our 4 non-folding bikes. It seems complicated! Are there any solutions? Thanks so much.
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

Hi, I'm looking for a Pino tandem bike for sale in Quebec and I can't find any. Does anyone have any info, please? Thanks a bunch!
Hi there, we’re planning a Munich to Venice bike trip at the end of June 2026. Getting back from Venice to Toulouse by train with 4 bikes isn’t straightforward. What return options have others who’ve done this trip chosen? Any tips or great deals would be much appreciated. Thanks a bunch! !
Hi everyone,
Happy owner of a Pegasus Estremo bike with a Rohloff hub, which is giving me trouble with the SF11-NCX-FT-E-LITE 700C TS 300/0 fork (serial number TD01329060). It’s starting to show its age, and I’d like to repair it to extend the life of my beloved bike.
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has done this route recently or has reliable info.
Does the track exist, and most importantly, is there sand (for biking)?
Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
Hi there,
New to bike touring,
I’d love to start with a section of the Via Rhona to explore and share (route to be decided).
Looking forward to exchanging tips!
hey everyone,
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
A big thank you to Lazarou for all the info you share in this forum!
I'm passionate about Morocco, which I cycled through back in 2009.
Last year, my wife and I explored the High Atlas by tandem. Completely smitten, we're heading back in April (Anti Atlas) and May (High and Middle Atlas), still on our tandem.
Do you have any info on the track between Amezri and Ali Ait Nito? Are the river crossings in the Tessaout still there? It's not easy to navigate with a loaded tandem... especially if the river level is high due to this year's heavy snowmelt!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
A shout-out to a cycling colleague from Savoie
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes Here are his travels Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place Rural and quite peaceful A road cycling route created by Serge B...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php

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

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


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

Tout d'abord... bonne année ! De belles routes à vous en 2017 !
Je voyage depuis quelques années avec un VTT de très bonne qualité mais équipé de freins à disques hydrauliques. Je vis (pédale) avec l'inquiétude d'avoir une panne (fuite, bulle d'air, chaleur qui fait que le liquide...). Mon vélociste me dit qu'il est impossible de les changer pour des V brakes.
Qu'en pensez-vous ? Est-ce que je prends un gros risque à continuer (seule) avec ces freins ? D'avance je vous remercie pour vos bonnes idées.
Hi everyone,
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025. It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border. We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
You’ve been warned.
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025. It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border. We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
You’ve been warned.
Hi there,
I’m planning the route to cycle from Lille to Nordkapp with my partner.
Duration: 3 months, from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
In the attached details below, I need to add some "non-riding" days (rest days, basically).
So I’m looking to "shorten" the trip by taking ferries or trains for some stretches. Which areas could I skip?
Thanks in advance for your great tips.
Have a good evening.
https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/collection/4023980/-lille-cap-nord-1er-mai-au-31-juillet-2026?ref=collection
Hi there,
I’m planning to bike back from Poland this summer. Does anyone know a way to ship it there without having to take it apart? Otherwise, it’s a real hassle to fine-tune all the settings before departure! Thanks in advance.
I’m planning to bike back from Poland this summer. Does anyone know a way to ship it there without having to take it apart? Otherwise, it’s a real hassle to fine-tune all the settings before departure! Thanks in advance.
Hi, has anyone recently bought Primus or Butagaz gas, possibly puncture-style, in Dubrovnik or the surrounding area? Same question for Albania... thanks. aichatou
Hi there,
Coming from Laos (*), I’m planning to enter Thailand by bike via the Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
Before this bridge was built, I’d already cycled the road from Louang Namtha to Houei Sai and crossed the river by boat to reach Thailand.
At the time, the condition of that road was impeccable, and most importantly, traffic was light.
So I’m wondering if anyone who’s taken it recently can tell me whether traffic has increased since the bridge opened.
Thanks in advance!
(*) I’m currently cycling in China (Yunnan)
Coming from Laos (*), I’m planning to enter Thailand by bike via the Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
Before this bridge was built, I’d already cycled the road from Louang Namtha to Houei Sai and crossed the river by boat to reach Thailand.
At the time, the condition of that road was impeccable, and most importantly, traffic was light.
So I’m wondering if anyone who’s taken it recently can tell me whether traffic has increased since the bridge opened.
Thanks in advance!
(*) I’m currently cycling in China (Yunnan)
Hi there,
Just a few words about the loop I did by bike in Yunnan.
Entry and exit
I entered China through the Sino-Vietnamese border crossing at Lào Cai / Hekou under the 30-day visa exemption currently available to French nationals and others.
The process was simple and quick. A Chinese police officer even helped me complete my electronic pre-registration at a computer kiosk. I wasn’t aware this formality was required—it’s similar to Thailand’s TM6.
No issues with the bike.
I left the country via the Sino-Laotian border crossing at Mohan / Boten.
The atmosphere was a bit chaotic there, but again, no problems with the bike.
The timing
I visited Yunnan in February 2026.
Weather-wise, at higher altitudes (between 1,500 and 2,000 meters), it was around ten degrees at night and in the mornings, and around twenty degrees at the hottest part of the day.
I had two days of rain, so I took the bus to keep moving. Otherwise, clear blue skies.
Culturally, Chinese New Year fell on February 17th (and the 15 days following), right in the middle of my trip. Because of this, my take on the traffic might be off.
Accommodation and food I always found a hotel to stay in for prices ranging from 8 to 15 €. Except in Kunming (the capital), where many hotels were fully booked (Chinese New Year). I ended up at a 100 € hotel with great value for money.
A bowl of noodles costs about 1.5 € on average.
Onboard electronics Since my smartphone doesn’t support eSIMs, I subscribed to a China plan with my carrier. Otherwise, for much cheaper, Alipay offers eSIMs for foreigners that allow access to services usually blocked for Chinese users (WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.).
An internet connection is essential for paying with Alipay or WeChat, as this payment method is widespread.
I only managed to use Alipay.
Either way, always carry cash because sometimes there’s no signal, or the merchant only accepts WeChat.
Also, it’s best to bring a power adapter when you arrive rather than struggling to find one.
Traffic and roads The Chinese aren’t reckless drivers. They follow traffic rules and watch out for cyclists. This is slightly less true in Xishuangbanna (the region bordering Myanmar and Laos).
In urban areas, there are almost always wide bike lanes, separated from other roads, where bikes, electric mini-scooters, and scooters share the space pretty harmoniously.
The roads are in great condition, and traffic is generally manageable—even light—except for one stretch (Eshan -> Yangwu).
Most traffic is absorbed by expressways, China’s equivalent of highways: toll roads that are off-limits to slow vehicles.
You’re never far from these expressways; sometimes you even ride alongside them, which can be noisy at times.
The climbs are usually reasonable, around 5% to 6%. From what I remember, the steepest section was between Menglun and Mengla, with gradients of 8% to 10%, sometimes more.
Riding at these altitudes—though modest—took a bit of getting used to.
The route I didn’t plan anything in advance. My only goal was to reach Kunming. I don’t know why, but just hearing the name of that city, like Yunnan, always felt dreamy to me.
Here’s the breakdown: Hekou -> Man Hao (94 km); Man Hao -> Yuanyang (64 km); Yuanyang -> Jianshui (bus); Jianshui -> Tong Hai (78 km); Tong Hai -> Chenjiang (85 km); Chenjiang -> Kunming (60 km); Kunming -> Kunyang (60 km); Kunyang -> Eshan (67 km); Eshan -> Yangwu (58 km); Yangwu -> Yuanjiang (59 km); Yuanjiang -> Pu'er (bus); Pu'er -> Dadugang (75 km); Dadugang -> Jinghong (80 km); Jinghong -> Menglun (67 km); Menglun -> Mengyuancun (51 km); Mengyuancun -> Mengla (43 km); Mengla -> Boten (67 km).
Otherwise, I’m currently in Thailand and just hoping my return flight with Qatar won’t get canceled.
Oh well... 😉
Just a few words about the loop I did by bike in Yunnan.
Entry and exit
I entered China through the Sino-Vietnamese border crossing at Lào Cai / Hekou under the 30-day visa exemption currently available to French nationals and others.
The process was simple and quick. A Chinese police officer even helped me complete my electronic pre-registration at a computer kiosk. I wasn’t aware this formality was required—it’s similar to Thailand’s TM6.
No issues with the bike.
I left the country via the Sino-Laotian border crossing at Mohan / Boten.
The atmosphere was a bit chaotic there, but again, no problems with the bike.
The timing
I visited Yunnan in February 2026.
Weather-wise, at higher altitudes (between 1,500 and 2,000 meters), it was around ten degrees at night and in the mornings, and around twenty degrees at the hottest part of the day.
I had two days of rain, so I took the bus to keep moving. Otherwise, clear blue skies.
Culturally, Chinese New Year fell on February 17th (and the 15 days following), right in the middle of my trip. Because of this, my take on the traffic might be off.
Accommodation and food I always found a hotel to stay in for prices ranging from 8 to 15 €. Except in Kunming (the capital), where many hotels were fully booked (Chinese New Year). I ended up at a 100 € hotel with great value for money.
A bowl of noodles costs about 1.5 € on average.
Onboard electronics Since my smartphone doesn’t support eSIMs, I subscribed to a China plan with my carrier. Otherwise, for much cheaper, Alipay offers eSIMs for foreigners that allow access to services usually blocked for Chinese users (WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.).
An internet connection is essential for paying with Alipay or WeChat, as this payment method is widespread.
I only managed to use Alipay.
Either way, always carry cash because sometimes there’s no signal, or the merchant only accepts WeChat.
Also, it’s best to bring a power adapter when you arrive rather than struggling to find one.
Traffic and roads The Chinese aren’t reckless drivers. They follow traffic rules and watch out for cyclists. This is slightly less true in Xishuangbanna (the region bordering Myanmar and Laos).
In urban areas, there are almost always wide bike lanes, separated from other roads, where bikes, electric mini-scooters, and scooters share the space pretty harmoniously.
The roads are in great condition, and traffic is generally manageable—even light—except for one stretch (Eshan -> Yangwu).
Most traffic is absorbed by expressways, China’s equivalent of highways: toll roads that are off-limits to slow vehicles.
You’re never far from these expressways; sometimes you even ride alongside them, which can be noisy at times.
The climbs are usually reasonable, around 5% to 6%. From what I remember, the steepest section was between Menglun and Mengla, with gradients of 8% to 10%, sometimes more.
Riding at these altitudes—though modest—took a bit of getting used to.
The route I didn’t plan anything in advance. My only goal was to reach Kunming. I don’t know why, but just hearing the name of that city, like Yunnan, always felt dreamy to me.
Here’s the breakdown: Hekou -> Man Hao (94 km); Man Hao -> Yuanyang (64 km); Yuanyang -> Jianshui (bus); Jianshui -> Tong Hai (78 km); Tong Hai -> Chenjiang (85 km); Chenjiang -> Kunming (60 km); Kunming -> Kunyang (60 km); Kunyang -> Eshan (67 km); Eshan -> Yangwu (58 km); Yangwu -> Yuanjiang (59 km); Yuanjiang -> Pu'er (bus); Pu'er -> Dadugang (75 km); Dadugang -> Jinghong (80 km); Jinghong -> Menglun (67 km); Menglun -> Mengyuancun (51 km); Mengyuancun -> Mengla (43 km); Mengla -> Boten (67 km).
Otherwise, I’m currently in Thailand and just hoping my return flight with Qatar won’t get canceled.
Oh well... 😉
Hi! I’m planning to visit the Stockholm Archipelago by bike in early April.
Do you know if the boats will be running between the different islands at that time of year? For those who’ve already been, all your tips and recommendations are welcome—accommodation, etc. Also, do you know where I can rent a bike in Stockholm? Thanks so much in advance for your help!
Hello there, pedal-powered Young Boys!
Claudio (still from Faverges)
dreaming about a cycling getaway in Italy from Faverges (train all the way to Turin)
from Turin down to Venice along the Po River and back via the Padana (Alta Italia da attraversare – Northern Italy to cross)
The tricky part is getting from Chioggia to Venice.
I read it’s possible by hopping on a boat from island to island,
but it sounds a bit stressful.
Has anyone already tackled this route?
Thanks, and cheers to all! http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/Padania/
Claudio
Thanks, and cheers to all! http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/Padania/
Claudio

Hi there,
I’m currently looking for a bike to do my first bike trip across France, with the ultimate goal of cycling through Latin America. I’ve got a lot of questions and I’d love to hear if you have any answers or advice to share. First off, I’ve been through this before with hiking. I want to get top-quality gear right away. When I started hiking, I ended up buying everything three times—first beginner gear, then intermediate, then expert, etc. For biking, I’d prefer to skip that process and invest right now in a bike that could ideally handle Latin America. I’ve set a total max budget of around 5000 € (roughly 4000–4500 € for the bike and the rest for accessories: panniers, helmet, cycling shorts, etc.).
So, I’ve got quite a few questions:
* I’ve read in several places that some people recommend buying the bike directly in Latin America. Since I need a first bike to train in Europe, would it be better to buy an entry-level bike in France (and sell it before the big departure)? Or is it preferable to start right away with my final bike to get used to it? Is buying it there just to save a bit of money?
* For a long-term trip (around six months) in Latin America, is it better to go for a gravel bike or a mountain bike?
* Should I buy a new bike or a refurbished one? Even more so given that I’m planning a long trip—could a refurbished bike end up causing more breakdowns?
If you have any advice on models, technical features to prioritize, or recommended sellers or resellers, I’d love to hear it. I’m a total beginner—I’ve only just started watching videos and reading up on the subject, and all the technical specs are new to me!
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’m currently looking for a bike to do my first bike trip across France, with the ultimate goal of cycling through Latin America. I’ve got a lot of questions and I’d love to hear if you have any answers or advice to share. First off, I’ve been through this before with hiking. I want to get top-quality gear right away. When I started hiking, I ended up buying everything three times—first beginner gear, then intermediate, then expert, etc. For biking, I’d prefer to skip that process and invest right now in a bike that could ideally handle Latin America. I’ve set a total max budget of around 5000 € (roughly 4000–4500 € for the bike and the rest for accessories: panniers, helmet, cycling shorts, etc.).
So, I’ve got quite a few questions:
* I’ve read in several places that some people recommend buying the bike directly in Latin America. Since I need a first bike to train in Europe, would it be better to buy an entry-level bike in France (and sell it before the big departure)? Or is it preferable to start right away with my final bike to get used to it? Is buying it there just to save a bit of money?
* For a long-term trip (around six months) in Latin America, is it better to go for a gravel bike or a mountain bike?
* Should I buy a new bike or a refurbished one? Even more so given that I’m planning a long trip—could a refurbished bike end up causing more breakdowns?
If you have any advice on models, technical features to prioritize, or recommended sellers or resellers, I’d love to hear it. I’m a total beginner—I’ve only just started watching videos and reading up on the subject, and all the technical specs are new to me!
Thanks in advance for your help!
Calling all travelers.
We’ll be landing at Lyon Airport and want to bike to La Verpillière train station (with panniers and camping gear, etc.) to catch a TER to Voreppe.
What’s the safest route for this bike trip?
Thanks in advance
hi,
I'm planning a recumbent bike trip from the Pyrenees to Greece. On the EuroVelo 8 route, it doesn't specify the path through the Alps.
Are there any experienced cyclists here who can tell me where they go to avoid climbing too high?
Also, is there another traveler/bike forum better suited for broadening the responses?
thanks