bonjour tout le monde
je suis un fanatique des cols et mon favouris est tizi n test (mon pseudo l'indique!!) j'ai jamais mis les pieds dans ce beau coin mais j'ai vu pleins de photos de videos...apres plusieurs tentatives(c plutot inexistence du temps libre) j'espere partir vers fin juin faire ce col mythique.je serais en vtt avec sacoches mais sans tent(puisque le tour est petit).mes questions sont plutot genre securité et heberegement jai des amis de ces coins et dailleurs je passerai kelk jours ;avec des sorties vtt biensure;avec un de ces amis (il est juste a coté de amzmiz) cet ami de amzimiz me dit le trajet de tizi n test est super et ya meme un hotel au col mais un autre ami me dit c dangereux.car c desert et vide et qu'il y a le risque de se faire attaké par des gens locaux.
je serai seul et jaime pa confronter des problemes de securité alors est cela est vrai?ce col en solitaire est dangereux?coté physique et sport ca me pose aucun prob par contre c un bonheur car je suis un fanatique des cols.
ma deuxieme question est t il possible de faire taroudant tafraout en une journee?sinon on peut se loger a ait baha?
merci davance si il y aura kelk un ki veut faire ce col a vtt vers fin juin me contacter
car c desert et vide et qu'il y a le risque de se faire attaké par des gens locaux.
je serai seul et j'aime pas confronter des problemes de securité alors est cela est vrai?ce col en solitaire est dangereux
Je ne l'ai jamais fait en vélo.
Par contre côté sécurité, de se faire attaquer, je crois pouvoir dire qu'au Maroc c'est presque pas possible, au contraire tu peux t'attendre à avoir de l'aide pour le moindre souci.
Je me ballade toutes les semaines autour de marrakech sur des pistes tout seul, que du bonheur, je ne prends même pas de saccoche de dépannage, 10 à 20 dh, 1 tel portable sur soit et il y a toujours 1 solution au Maroc.
N'importe quoi se faire attaquer par des laucaux, c'est vraiment des monsonges ! !
tu peut étre attaquer par l'ospitalité des berbéres et si tout.
va si et bon sejour
Faire seul ce col sans "voiture de couvertue" me parait vraiment risqué !!!!
Ce n'est pas aussi désert que cela Il y a des "marchands de souvenirs" ( faux minéraux) a tous les virages ou presque
Les camions ne respectent déja pas les voitures alors un vélo ......!
Non vraiment le faire une à deux fois par mois dans les deux sens été comme hiver (neige) je ne vous encouragerais pas .....à le faire seul sauf à étre couvert par une voiture devant vous
merci a vos reponses
oui je savais que lautre delire et qu'il n y aura aucun risque du coup quand je lui ai dit tu frequentes la region bcp?il ma repondu par non une seule fois. ya des gens qui disent n'import quoi.
je vais vs garder au courant et meme une photo "officil" du tizi n test ...inchallah
ya t il quelq'un qui va faire ce col a velo fin juin?
C'est vraiment n'importe quoi les réponses!!! 😠
Tu peux faire ce col sans problème à vélo et seul!
Et il ne faut pas de voiture de couverture!!!!!!! depuis quand faut-il une voiture pour voyager à vélo?
Va voir ici, le récit d'un voyage à vélo par ce col et seul...
http://www.nicoland.info/maroc/
N'hésite-pas, aucun problème, et ce n'est pas désert...
Bon voyage!
pour ton autre question
Tarroudant Tafraout.
La route la plus facile c'est pas Igherm, ou il est possible de faire étape (pas du grand luxe, mais hébergement local).
je tjr pense faire le circuit de tizi par velo mais partir seul ca me decourage, j'ai deja fait ce trajet 4 fois par voiture mai par velo ca reste un bon plan donc si ca t interesse je n'ai encore rien fixé sur le voyage ou la date, donc fait moi signe
Je suis dispo du 23 juin au 05 juillet
route sure…
Il n’y a pas de route sure au Maroc : 10 morts et 200 blessés par jour…
Je t’invite à la plus grande prudence, on y croise beaucoup de circulation entre Marrakech et Ouirgane, un peu moins après, des camions, des grands taxis, des transits-taxis surchargés, quelques « 4x4 touristiques » tout ce beau monde toujours pressé et ignorant les règles élémentaires du code de la route, la route est étroite et sinueuse, souvent avec une visibilité réduite.
on a le temps d'entendre ce qui arrive
et de se jeter dans les talus…Fais gaffe.
Bonjour ntest,
moi je cours des marathons et cette année je veut faire un truc à velo. je me suis préparé pour une tournée en vtt sacoche azilal / zaouit ahensal / ait bougamaz / azila que je veut faire pendant la derniere semaine de juin. seulement le fait de patir seul me décourage un peu et mon parcours peut etre remplacé si je trouve qq pour un autre. il y a aussi nikel qui est libre à partir du 23 alors si nous convenons ensemble nous pourrions le faire a trois. qu'en penses tu?
je suis de casablanca.
a+
salam
cmt ca va
nikel ma pas encore repondu.
pr mon cas je me prepare mais jai pas de date fixe et deja je ferais pa direct marrakech tizi n test je serais pa loin de amzmiz de la je rejoins ouirgane.
mais je ne suis pas contre ca-partir en groupe- par contre ce serait interessant dy aller avec kelk un
en tous cas je te mets au courant.
azilal c un reve pr moi aussi jai deja visité mais cetait en voiture.les paysages sont uniques laba et il existe des milliers des kms de piste et bitume.je connais le region par coeur zawia ahensal ouazirerth...et depuis la tu peux rejoindre imilchil tinghir et voial le desert devant toi.
a tres bientot
tizi.n.test@hotmail.com
Slt, j habite Settat, c'est a 50km au sud de Casablance. Je compte voyager a taroudante par VTT a la fin de Juillet. Pour le traget, je ne sais pas quoi prendre : ou bien chichawa-amsekroud-taroudante ou bien tahnaout-tizintast-taroudante, je vais me decider apres.
Je suis seul et je cherche de la compagnie. Si il ya des gens voulant fair le meme col, 😉 n'hesiter pas a me contacter a :
aitounejjar@gmail.com
ouais, il faut etre tres tres prudent sinon ca risque d'etre son dernier voyage !
Je prefere le traget chichawa-amsekroud car je l'apprend par coeur mm si c'est tres dangereux. D'une autre part, il ya beaucoup de voyageurs et on pourra avoir de l'aide lorsqu'il est necessaire et y'en a des dizaines de village.
Par contre le traget de tizintast est tres peu frequente ( personellement je l'ai jamain parcouru en voiture ) et je connai pas ou se situe les hotel ou motel oun'importe quel village. De plus, je pense que ce traget n'est pas plat, ce qui necessite un effort de plus. Mais ;algre tout ca, passer par tizintast est plus assure. Qu'est ce t'en dit ??
salam
tout depend de toi!!si tu aimes les cols ou pas!!pr ma part jecherches toujours des grans cols et des cotes!!!qui, pour la plupart, fait peur.
mais je m'ennuie sans col sans montées....si jetais a palce je vais prendre absolument le tizi n test
ya leffort oui (comme partout) mais ya des milliers de recompenses!!
laisse moi avoir des fotos de ton prochain voyage
ya des hotels auberges motels comme tu dit partout sur ce trajet !!et 1auberge en haut du col
amuse toi bien
Le prob c'est que j'ai jamais frequenter cette route passante par tizintast. Je vous demande plus d'infos sur les motel et leur situation et la securite de la route, kilometrage, ......tout.
Merci d'avance
140kms de marrakech jusqua le top du col
dizaines de kms entre le col et taroudant donc au total environ 175kms entre marrakech et taroudant .
plusieurs petits villages tout au long du parcours donc hebergement possible
apres le col une longue descente de 30km ou tu as droit de te laisser admirer les paysages et relaxer tes jambes!!
Vu le nombre de conneries qui s'enchaînent comme réponse ... c'est fou.
Bon tout d'abord, j'ai monté le tizi'n'test à vélo lors de mon tour du maroc à vélo entièrement (sans voiture suiveuse non mais!!!!). Le chemin par Asni est vraiment superbe. De plus, ce col est assez facile, relativement régulier et goudronné, ce qui n'empêche pas sa beauté. Il y a des auberges au sommet à éviter!!! attrape touristes pour bouffer une omelette dégueu qui m'a fait vomir toute l'aprem'. Donc prend ton pic nique spécialité nationale, soit pain, sardines. Pour dormir tu peux redescendre de l'autre côté et demander à un habitant (éloigne toi des chemins touristiques si touristes il y a) un endroit pour dormir (je répète une énième fois: ce n'est pas payant, et on ne doit pas payer même si ils sont pauvres, sinon ça fausse tout et on revient à de fausses relations entre les gens!!).
Je préviens juste, il y a parfois beaucoup de touristes au tizi'n'test en camping cars et en grosses 4x4, c'est vraiment chiant, mais bon moi j'y étais à pâques donc il y en avait un peu moins.
Ensuite j'ai entendu parler de Irghem: c'est vraiment génial et peu touristique (hourra), lorsqu'on vient du nord il y a un superbe col au paysage lunaire pour atteindre des plateaux noirs et verts. Ensuite si de Irghem, tu vas à Tata, c'est génial: routes vides pendant des tas de km, paysage de Western, secs et vides (mais pas dangereux pour autant, non mais), et descente fabuleuse dans des oasis sorties de nulle part (oasis en manque d'eau d'ailleurs).
Voilà, après il y a d'autres cols à faire à vélo qui sont très bien au Maroc mais pas du tout goudronnés comme le tizi'n'tazazert, ou le tizi'n'ouano et je me rappelle de bonnes nuits à la sauvage dans les chacals de bonne compagnie!
ta réponse semble intéressante j'ia déjà fais le tour de nombreux pays en voyage itinérant mais n'y a-t-il pas de problème avec les chiens errants et est-ce possible de rouler et passer les cols au mois d'avril ou alors fin juin début juillet (problème de chaleur ?)
merci :D
Bonjour,
Les cols des grandes routes du Maroc sont praticables toute l'année.
En été , ils ont l'avantage de l'altitude, par contre les approches en vallée peuvent , s'il y a forte chaleur, être plus dures, faut jongler avec l'heure.
mais la forte chaleur n'est pas une généralité.
Il m'est arrivé au Maroc , à vélo, d'avoir un peu d'inquiétude des chiens errants , mais, à tort, ils sont tellement maltraités qu'ils craignent l'homme beaucoup plus que nos objets d'adoration européens autrement plus nuisibles pour nos mollets.
Hi there,
who has already done the EURO VELO 1 in Norway from the south to the North Cape, and what are the main difficulties:
elevation gain, etc.......
Otherwise, who has already done the EURO VELO 7 from south to north, crossing Sweden up to the North Cape? If so, what are the difficulties, elevation gain, and does it pass through villages for supplies, etc.......
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?
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Madagascar in early October to cycle from Tana to Diego along the east coast.
I really want to visit the Masoala Peninsula and its primary forest. If anyone’s interested, I’m open to company.
Maybe see you soon!
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.
