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?
Hi there!
You won’t be able to reach Ushuaia via the Carretera Austral, which ends at Villa O'Higgins—certainly not by car, unless you head way back north.
However, I’ve traveled it myself (via Chiloé on the way there) and it’s a fantastic memory (November 2024).
In Ushuaia, during another trip, we took a cruise with Tres Marias, a small boat—really nice. I wasn’t initially keen on going to Ushuaia, but the scenery, with mountains plunging into the sea, is absolutely worth the detour.
In Punta Arenas, you can visit the penguins on Magdalena Island.
Since you’ve got time, consider heading to Puerto Williams, in Chile across from Ushuaia—it’s stunning.
Our biggest highlight was Tierra del Fuego: vast landscapes, no crowds, guanacos, king penguins, lakes...
We’ve been to Chile seven times, Argentina twice, Bolivia three times. Skipped this year, but we’ve got a trip planned for 2027—Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands.
Good evening, what an awesome plan!
Ushuaia itself doesn’t have much to offer, except for its location. There’s a special kind of light there that gives it a lot of charm. There are also some lovely walks to do, and Tierra del Fuego is generally really nice. From there, you can take a mini-cruise to see loads of birds, penguins, and other wildlife (you can also spot king penguins between Porvenir and Ushuaia – https://www.pinguinorey.com/). There’s also a cruise—or more like a ferry trip—between Punta Arenas and Puerto Williams. If you enjoy taking your time and discovering off-the-beaten-path spots, you’ll love it.
To connect the Carretera Austral with Puerto Natales (in Chile, where Torres del Paine National Park is), there’s a ferry that sails through the channels and takes about forty hours. No cabins, just reclining seats. It only runs once a week, so you’ll need to plan carefully, especially since it can be delayed or rescheduled due to weather conditions. https://www.tabsa.cl/rutas/pyungay-pnatales
If you want to return via a different route, you’ll have to go through Argentina, and the drive is painfully long—but you’ve got time. You could head up to the Bariloche region and the Seven Lakes route.
I don't know if I'll go all the way to Ushuaia; it seems like it's not really worth the effort, except to say you've been to the end of the world.
Actually, it's not "the end of the world" since the southernmost permanently inhabited town on Earth is Puerto Williams, almost opposite Ushuaia on the southern shore of the Beagle Channel (on the Chilean side) and the main town in the Cabo de Hornos municipality, a name that should ring a bell. I haven't been to Puerto Williams, and I regret it even more after reading Decat's reply above saying it's really beautiful.
Back to Ushuaia—it's true that if you expect, like I did, a village of rugged pioneers made of log cabins, well, no, it's not like that at all... However, if you take the time to explore its surroundings—which those who say it's not worth it may not have done enough—it’s a stop that leaves you with nothing but wonderful memories of the landscapes:
- Hikes in Tierra del Fuego National Park, which you shouldn’t miss,
- A hike to the shore of Lake Fagnano (another spot not along Route 3 from Río Grande),
- A hike to the foot of the glacier whose name I’ve forgotten, and which I didn’t do all the way, but even partway offers an incredible view of the city and the bay.
- And finally, last but not least, a boat ride on the legendary Beagle Channel in an end-of-the-world landscape, where you can see, among other things, a colony of elephant seals—huge males—lounging on their rocks. The boat gets close, but you don’t disembark because the animals are dangerous.
All this to try to convince (you) that yes, you *should* go to Ushuaia.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile; I’m thinking of heading toward the lakes,
Great idea to visit the aptly named Región de los Lagos—I’ve actually been there once on each of my two trips. The lakes aren’t always easily connected by public transport if you want to avoid backtracking on the main Temuco-Puerto Montt road, but since you’ll be on a bike, you’ll love it. Just bring a good map.
I biked through Chile and Argentina about ten years ago. Back then, there was no gas, but that might have changed. As for the bag, I think it’s enough (that’s what I plan to take). I’m interested in the answer because I’m planning to go back to ride from San Carlos to Ushuaia (how original, right?). You can cross from Chile to Argentina at the end of the Carretera Austral. There are plenty of posts and info on this topic.
Happy planning!
Pourquoi vouloir absolument soulever des montagnes alors qu'il est si simple de passer par dessus.
Well, thank you so much—you’ve definitely made me change my mind!
When you talk about hiking, is it on foot?
I might look into taking the toughest part by bus, if there are buses that allow bikes.
From Ushuaia to the start of the trail to Lago Fagnano (~18 km): bus (toward Río Grande) or bike.
The trail itself is called Sendero Cascada Beban, a waterfall you’ll pass along the way before continuing to the lake. From the road, the distance is about 23 km round trip. I’m linking a video below that shows the terrain and elevation. Given the distance, it’d be best to plan on camping at the end—no infrastructure, so bring a sleeping bag.
If your goal is just to see the lake, you can stop along Route 3 (which you’ll take anyway if you’re driving to Ushuaia) where it runs alongside the lake for a stretch, like in Tolhuin or even at Hosteria Kaiken (pricey) with its stunning lake views. I didn’t stay there, but the bus stopped for about 20 minutes.
As part of a (very) long bike trip, I recently pedaled from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia/Puerto Williams, then from PW/Punta Arenas up to the Atacama in northern Chile.
1) In Patagonia, whether in Chile or Argentina (but especially in Argentina!), always bike from north to south, like 99% of cyclists do. Going the other way is HELL.
2) You’ll find butane/propane gas cartridges with screw threads (European/North American style) almost everywhere in "ferreterías" or the many camping stores in the region.
3) The main road crossing Tierra del Fuego is stunning and worth it, with plenty of hikes possible along the way, as others have advised. The journey matters more than the destination. Watch out—Argentinian national parks charged $40/day for entry in winter 2024/2025...
I did the Huemul Circuit independently (4 days) starting from El Chaltén (Fitz Roy massif). It was amazing but pretty tough with ice.
5) If you want a sense of what Tierra del Fuego was like before the crowds, take one of the *lanchas* (small motorboats) that cross the Beagle Channel daily to Puerto Navarino. It’s pricey, but you won’t regret the money. There are tons of day hikes toward the peaks above PW, plus the famous Dientes de Navarino loop. The (public) ferry to Punta Arenas (36 hours) is fantastic and very affordable. We saw so many whales! :)
6) Bring a warmer sleeping bag. With a 0°C bag, you’ll freeze—seriously. I hit snow in late November at the last small pass after Tolhuin in Tierra del Fuego. I’d say -10°C to be safe.
Wow, reading all this makes me even more excited for this trip!
Right now, I'm on a bike trip through Hungary, Slovenia, and Austria, so I'll look into this in more detail when I get back.
Thanks so much for this detailed reply.
As I told the other person, reading this makes me even more excited about my upcoming trip.
But I’ll look at your answers in more detail once I’m back home
I was wondering how to combine biking and hiking, because you need a backpack for hiking, and carrying a backpack for hiking means extra weight.
I’d thought about it and tested the small North Face bag you can wear as a backpack in Austria and Poland, but I’m not convinced.
This time, I’m going biking in Brittany and I’ll try with a minimalist climbing backpack.
How do you do it?
Do you know if you can take a bus part of the way after Puerto Natales?
Do you really take the coastal road in Argentina to get to Ushuaia?
I’ve heard it’s a bit of a pain and very windy, which is why I’m thinking of taking the bus.
- I travel loaded, old-school style, with front and rear racks, not in light mode (like bikepacking). I have a sturdy 40-liter bag that lets me do short hikes with limited carrying capacity. For longer treks, where I need a tent, sleeping gear, and food (like the Huemul route from El Chalten, 4 days with nothing but water), I rent a 70 or 80-liter bag. It’s pretty easy to find in all the popular spots in Patagonia. Your bag could work as a catch-all, but it depends on your setup. Just don’t carry anything on your back!
- I can’t really say much about buses. I did everything by bike. But I imagine it’s possible...
- You’ll have to cross into Argentina once or twice depending on your route south of the Carretera Austral if you decide to go beyond Villa O’Higgins, its terminus. There are several variations.
Strong Patagonian winds really start kicking in just outside El Chalten in Argentina, on the eastern side of the Andes, but if you’re heading south, you’ll mostly have it at your back (and you’ll think of those of us, like I was, who struggled against it in the other direction 🙂 ). The road only follows the Atlantic coast in Tierra del Fuego. Personally, I loved every bit of it from start to finish.
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Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! Merci de m'accueillir sur le forum :)
Je me prépare pour un long voyage en direction du Népal avec des escales en cours de route en fonction des envies, des besoins de travail et de la saison. Je fais beaucoup de vélo mais ce sera mon premier grand voyage itinérant. J'aimerais camper régulièrement sur le trajet pour limiter les coûts, donc je vais rouler sur tout type de surface: routes lisses comme accidentées, grandes routes comme chemin caillouteux pour trouver mes spots de camping, du plat comme des pentes méchantes occasionnelles.
Pour mon modèle de vélo, je privilégie la solidité, la polyvalence et la réparabilité. De ce point de vue, un cadre et une fourche en acier et un système de freinage sur jante ont ma préférence car j'en ai l'habitude. J'ai resserré mon choix sur 4 modèles :
- Le VSF Fahrradmanufaktur T-700 LTD (1400 euros): cadre en acier, fourche en alu, freins hydrauliques sur jante, roue 28", pneus 40mm, 36 rayons de 2 mm, porte bagage arrière léger (max 20kg), pas de porte-bagage avant fourni, petit braquet de 0,72, poids de 13,9kg.
- Le VSF Fahrradmanufaktur TX-400 (2200 euros): cadre et fourche en acier, freins hydrauliques sur jante, roue 26", pneus 50mm, 36 rayons de 2,34mm, porte-bagages avant et arrière fournis (40+18kg), petit braquet de 0,71, poids de 15,9 kg
- Le Genesis Tour de Fer 30 (2150 euros) : cadre et fourche en acier, freins mécaniques à disque, roue 28", 36 rayons, pneus 40 mm, porte-bagage avant et arrière fourni (27+10kg), petit braquet de 0,77, poids de 15,9 kg.
- Le Rockrider ADTV 900 de chez Décathlon (1700 euros) : cadre et fourche en alu, freins à disque mécanique, prise USB, roue 28", pneus de 47 mm, 28 rayons, porte-bagages arrière et avant fournis (40+20kg), petit braquet de 0,71, poids de 17,1kg. C'est le successeur du Riverside Touring 900 qui a eu du succès.
J’ai plusieurs questions :
1/ Dois-je m’orienter vers des roues en 26 ou 28 pouces pour mon projet ? Les 26 pouces me paraissent bien sur du chemin difficile mais les 28 pouces plus agréables sur route. J'ai lu aussi que les pneus/chambres en 26" se trouvent plus facilement aussi.
2/ Est-ce que vous me recommandez une fourche et un cadre en acier plutôt qu'en alu? J'imagine qu'un cadre et une fourche en alu de bonne qualité vaut mieux qu'un cadre et une fourche en acier de mauvaise qualité non?
3/ Concernant le petit braquet, est-ce que 0,71 est un bon chiffre pour un vélo chargé en montagnes ?
4/ Enfin, que pensez-vous de ces quatre modèles en fonction de mon projet ? Mon cœur penche pour le TX-400 qui semble réunir la polyvalence et la robustesse que je recherche. Mais la différence de prix avec le T-700 LTD me fait réfléchir !
Hi,
what are the easiest ways to get back from Nordkapp without pedaling—
train, boat, or plane?
Has anyone already done this?
Thanks for sharing your tips!
17 days, 1,400 km, and 17,500 m of elevation gain cycling in northern Vietnam! 🇻🇳 🚴🇻🇳
From the misty Fansipan to the breathtaking landscapes of the Ha Giang Loop, from remote villages to vibrant markets...
I cycled through the north of the country, getting up close with its people—through mud, heat, endless mountain passes, and unforgettable encounters.
Most importantly, I discovered a Vietnam far different from the usual tourist circuits.
Join me on this adventure through a video that captures these 17 days of travel. :)
If Vietnam calls to you, come ride a stretch with me!
Hi,
I need to arrive in Thessaloniki by bike at the end of September and I plan to head to Istanbul along the coast.
Could anyone help me pick the best route? Safety, difficulty.
Thanks in advance.
Marc
Hi,
can anyone give us some tips on how to get to North Cape from Lyon Gerland?
What’s the best route to join the EuroVelo 7?
How many kilometers is it from Lyon to North Cape via EuroVelo 7?
The best month to leave—we’re thinking early May.
Thanks for any advice!
Looking for a female travel companion for a cycling trip (arriving by plane in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and cycling toward Montevideo, Uruguay, returning by plane to France from Buenos Aires, Argentina) – 1,500 km
Hello everyone!
I’m planning a cycling trip across Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, with a departure set for late October, November, or December. I’m looking for a travel companion to share this long-distance adventure with.
Experience:
I already have solid experience in bicycle touring in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Currently, I maintain excellent physical condition by cycling an average of 250 km over 3 days per week (4 hours a day at 20 km/h).
The trip & the pace:
Daily pace: Between 50 and 80 km per day, to make steady progress while taking time to explore.
Accommodation: Flexible and authentic. We’ll alternate between wild camping, campsites, Warmshowers, small guesthouses, and budget hotels depending on opportunities and the weather.
Looking forward to reading your message and planning this amazing journey together!
I’m planning to leave Nice for Toulouse around 10/15 and I’m looking for tips / great deals regarding:
- The route: I was thinking of taking Nice - Grasse - Draguignan - Salernes - Cadarache - Cavaillon - Arles, then the Camargue, Sète, and the Canal du Midi to Toulouse. The idea is to avoid high-traffic roads and too many steep climbs. Are there any spots to avoid or must-see stops? Since it’s been a while since I’ve been on the road, I was thinking that sleeping indoors might be preferable. If you have any budget-friendly accommodation suggestions along part of the route, don’t hesitate!
Thanks in advance, and if you’re in the area around that time, we could ride together... Ciao.
Another long-time dream of Claudio’s: the Petit Mont Cenis pass and the dam at the eponymous lake.
A place where many Italians, including my father, worked in the 1950s–60s.
Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne → Lanslebourg → Petit Mont Cenis → return. 315 km, 3 days. Bivouac at St-Michel-de-M.
Brouter link
Leg One: Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne
Leg Two: St-Michel → Lanslebourg → Mont Cenis Lake → St-Michel
Leg Three: St-Michel → Faverges
And it finally happened in August 2026: in the Maurienne Valley about the famous cycle route known as the V67
🇷🇼 Cycling in Rwanda: 4 episodes, an off-the-beaten-path adventure
After 3 weeks and nearly 1,200 km by bike across Rwanda, I made 4 videos to share this adventure in a different way: the landscapes, the encounters, the villages… but above all, all those incredible scenes of everyday life.
The 4 episodes are available here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnfbxjccWAg
The 4th episode focuses on rural Rwandan life: simple, authentic, and sometimes surprising scenes that you only truly discover when you take the time to travel by bike.
If you have a few minutes, let yourself be transported to Rwanda…
Hi, I'm looking for info on cycling to Nordkapp via the EuroVelo 7. Has anyone done it already, and where’s the best place to start the EuroVelo 7?
Thanks
Hi,
We bought the MSR bike tent model (2-person + large awning that can fit 2 bikes) back in 2005. It’s served us really well, especially during a year-long trip in Africa. Now, one of the poles is broken, and we’d love to replace it since that’s the only issue with the tent—we still love it! The poles are 9.35 mm in diameter, with 8 sections of 49 cm and 2 sections of 28 cm. Total length when assembled: 416 cm. Actually, two large sections are broken: one straight and one curved. It’s a pain to find replacements since this model is no longer sold anywhere.
Would anyone have this model lying around unused and be willing to sell me a pole?
Hi everyone,
In early April, I’m redoing the Vélo Francette (La Rochelle to Ouistreham), and then I’d like to cycle along the Cotentin Peninsula (which I don’t know at all), follow the coast up to Cherbourg, and then head back down to at least Saint-Malo. I’d love to know if it’s pleasant for cycling—are the roads nice? Not too windy? What are the must-see spots? Any great campsites? All your tips and advice are more than welcome, and I thank you in advance.
Hi there,
I’m planning to bike to meet some friends in Côte d’Ivoire in early November.
I’ll be starting in Abidjan and heading to Abengourou, which is close to the Ghana border.
I’d like to take the trails. Does anyone have recent info on eastern Côte d’Ivoire?
Any tips, safety advice, or must-see stops? I’m open to all suggestions.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Fx
After testing it for three years across various modes of transport, I’m sharing this video of a bike packing case. It’s made from recycled cardboard and shrink-wrapped, with adjustable thickness and added bubble wrap depending on the level of protection you want.
Installing spacers at the fork and chainstays makes the packaging compact. With the fifteen-odd euros for shrink-wrapping at the airport, this case travels really well.
https://youtu.be/_GDJi-GqmkM
- Low bulk (1.10m x 0.70m x 0.25m for a large frame), it fits vertically in train luggage compartments and the total dimensions (x+y+z) don’t exceed 2.40m.
- Two carrying solutions for public transport and easy handling by airport staff (no more tears in the cardboard from openings).
- Discreet packaging when dealing with bus drivers and train conductors, as it looks like an ordinary parcel.
- No need to return to the starting point to retrieve the case from your outbound trip, which you’d otherwise have to store somewhere, or deal with a bulky cover to pack in your panniers.
- You can still check tire pressure through the plastic film without damaging the packaging too much.
Drawbacks: Around 3 hours for this lengthy and meticulous process—removing the wheels, pedals, handlebars, and derailleur without misaligning them, then securing all components to the frame.
If you get a chance to test it, send me your feedback for future improvements.
I just took a trip in Tunisia from Tozeur to Douz, skirting Chott el Jerid to the south. I’m back with the urge to keep going further south via the 4x4 tracks to connect Douz to Ksar Ghilane. Has anyone driven this route recently or explored southern Tunisia?
Thanks for your tips!
fix
😎Fellow traveling cyclists or not, all of you who love travel, the pleasure of physical effort, nature, beautiful machines, people with true passions they seek to fulfill, and who also enjoy reading great literature about all this—the *200* magazine is for you just as it is for me. I should mention I have no financial or other interest in this (in an era where we accuse our politicians of all sorts of vile interests, I prefer to take precautions). I’ve been subscribed since the beginning, and every three months, I get my 130 pages of dreams (the magazine just went from 110 to 130 pages).
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc
PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed
story being posted online soon
1100 km in 11 days
beautiful and varied regions
Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August!
Virginie
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam.
My question is about getting back to Nantes.
Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences.
I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes.
By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains.
We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance!
Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m planning to ride the Dutch section of the EuroVelo 19, from Maastricht to Rotterdam.
Since it’s too complicated to bring my bike on the train, I’m looking to rent one locally.
I’d love any tips or bike rental shop recommendations—I’m struggling to find options even in Rotterdam.
The plan is to rent in Rotterdam, take the train to Maastricht with the bike, then cycle back to Rotterdam.
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
Nath
