Bonjour à tous,
Je suis actuellement en train de me choisir un vélo pour faire des petites randonnées en Europe, et je me pose la question de l'utilité d'une fourche et une tige de selle suspendues, sachant que j'ai l'intention d'emprunter plus les petits chemins que les routes ( quand se sera possible).
Merci de vos réponses.
Le problème des petits chemins, c'est qu'il te faudra une carte trés détaillée.
Si je me permet de te dire ça, c'est parce que c'était aussi ce que je m'étais dit pour ma première grande virée à vélo et finalement, j'ai finit sur la route 99% du temps.
expérience faite, il faut mieux une bonne selle sur tige rigide qu'une tige de selle suspendue. Mais je ne donnerai pas de conseil sur le choix d'une selle, c'est comme des chaussures : il faut trouver celle qui vous va le mieux.
Votre vélo sera évidemment plus confortable sur chemin caillouteux avec une bonne fourche suspendue. Mais j'avais eu pendant quelques temps un VTC avec fourche suspendue "entrée de gamme" : finalement, mon actuel vélo de rando à fourche rigide haut de gamme (tubes acier CroMo Reynolds) est plus confortable. Comme suggéré par Navigaterre, si vous prenez une fourche suspendue, je recommande aussi l'option blocage, pour réduire le "pompage" en montée.
Tout à fait d'accord avec le choix d'une trés bonne selle et tige du meme nom! Qui sera de loin préférable à une suspendue ...Le choix d'un vélo à sa taille, à sa sa morphologie, bien réglé, sont des notions qui me paraissent beaucoup plus importantes, faire appel à un professionnel du vélo de voyage peut-etre une solution! Des passionnés sont aussi compétents. Le choix des pneus de la nature du cadre, alu, aciers, géométrie....influe aussi sur le confort, voilà !Désolé si ces notions ne vous étaient pas inconnues!Bon choix...🙂
Moi personnellement j'ai une fourche télescopique réglable et 'bloquable', je trouve que c'est très appréciable ( surtout dans les montées, il faut la bloquer ça évite de pompé et donc d'y laisser trop de forces!!)
Pour la tige de selle suspendue, je vois j'ai un autre vélo sans tige suspendue, et bien on sent la différence....
Pour moi je crois que les deux sont intéressants si on fait un peu de chemin, si on fait que de la route de bonne qualité je vois pas l'intérêt.
salut
Mon avis : Pour l'utilisation que tu vas avoir de ton vélo une fourche suspendue t'apporteras un réel confort sur chemin, je te conseille d'en prendre une blocable, (c'est ce que j'ai et j'en suis vraiment content! si tu peux la bloquer du guidon en roulant c'est le top!)
la tige de selle suspendue que j'ai est assez gadget, pas vraiment efficace....
C'est une remarque tout à fait pertinente, dont je te remercie de m'avoir fait part, mais ma façon de voyager exclut dans la majorité des cas d'avoir besoin d'une carte, mais inclut souvent de parcourir des chemins peu praticables. Par exemple, j'envisage de suivre des cours d'eau "au plus près" de la source au confluent, ou d'anciennes voie romaines, ou des chemins de grandes randonnées (balisés), ou de faire un itinéraire "a la boussole", ou de me fier au hasard "une fois à droite, puis une fois à gauche", etc. Donc, mon "challenge" n'est pas d'aller d'un point à un autre pour arriver à une destination définie d'avance, mais plutôt de me laisser guider par les circonstances, ce qui, bien souvent, permet de belles aventures même ici. (En tout cas, des aventures à ma portée). Donc: routes, le moins possible.
Si tu compte emprunter quelques portions de GR et leurs équivalent à l'étanger, dans ce cas, la discution sur l'utilité d'une fourche suspendue n'a même plus lieu d'être. Ce sera un minimum. Pourquoi pas carrément un VTT ?
Pour ma part, je réserve les GR et autres chemins trés accidentés à la pratique de la randonnée ou du VTT à la journée. En effet, en mode itinérant, ça fait perdre beaucoup de temps et c'est épuisant.
Après, je comprends ton sentiment car moi aussi : moins je vois de bagnoles, mieux je me porte. Sans parler du danger ...
bonsoir à tous
pour la fourche c'est quand meme un plus surtout si elle est blocable
pour la tige de selle j'ai eu en premier la tige classique genre DK pas cher mais qui tient plus du gadjet et maintenant j'ai trouvé chez cyclo randonnée une autre tige suspendue .....a voir et a essayer... c'est vraiment du sérieux et question confort mes fesses sont au top
seul bémol il faut trouver des bagues suivant le diametre- j'ai trouvé sur Ebay
Gérard
j'avais un doute sur la tige de selle suspendue.
aujourd'hui je suis convaincu par le confort et la protection de la colonne vertébrale.
donc oui c'est utile.
il faut un certain temps avant qu'elle soit assez souple.
Si vous cherchez une tige suspendue exceptionnelle, je vous conseille la cane-creek. c'est un modèle a parallélogramme qui surpasse toutes les tiges bas ou haut de gamme télescopique du marché. elle est très chère!!! je ne sais plus les prix mais il faut compter pas loin de 150 euros!!! houch!!! par contre elle offre un confort digne d'un vélo tout suspendu sans en avoir les inconvénients pour le voyage. il existe 2 modèles différents, l'une a longue course, l'autre course plus réduite. elle est souvent trés appréciée par les tandemistes VTT pour leur stockeuse à l'arrière (qui ne voient pas arriver les racines). il faut ajuster le choix des élastomères en fonction du poids du pilote (plusieurs élastomères sont livrés avec la tige) et ensuite c'est Byzance pour celui qui aime les vélos "pullman"!!.
le lien du constructeur: ICI
Bonjour, concernant la tige de selle suspendue , elle s'achète très bien en VPC après coup. La marque USE est de très bonne facture et se trouve facilement en VPC. les modèles XCR sont très solides et efficaces. Franck
je reviens des pays de l'est ou j'ai voyagè un peu au pif, en empruntant des routes, sentiers, chemin agricole pour finir par me perdre a 19 H en pleine montagne et ne sachant plus ma direction.donc je pense qu' une carte peut etre indispensble pour savoir ou l'on se situe , apuyé par un gps qui peut etre fort utile, c'est mon avis.ca m est arrivé 2 fois de me perdre dans les basse tartare en slovaquie ou j ai fini par prendre des pistes de ski de fond et faire grimpette en poussant le vélo.bon voyage.en tout cas faire du vélo en empruntant des sentiers c'est génial!
n'oublies pas que si on peut l'acheter aux EU comme 1 Euro vaut 1, 47 Dollard
donc on paiera 101 Euro comme en plus en général on ne paie pas de droits de douane ça devient raisonnable
Personnellement, j'ai actuellement une fourche suspendue (assez ancienne mais de gamme correcte - Manitou Magnum R) sur un cadre CrMo et je ne peux m'empêcher de la maudire. Outre le poids supplémentaire par rapport à une fourche rigide, je lui reproche :
- de pomper en montée, même réglée avec un durcissement max,
- de guidonner en descente,
- de provoquer des tressaillements verticaux lorsque je dépasse les 80 tr/min de pédale sur du plat,
- de m'obliger à porter les bagages AV trop haut (Tubus Swing comme porte-bagages).
Bref, pour moi, cela n'a aucun intérêt, voyager à vélo n'est n'est pas faire une compétition de VTT (et même pour le VTT pur, je suis contre car cela gomme toutes les sensations). Une fourche rigide est plus légère, plus précise, plus fiable et sans entretien. Si je dois emprunter des chemins pas trop roulants, je joue sur la pression des pneus si leur section est >= à 2.0 et essaie de "piloter en souplesse" en anticipant les grosses irrégularités (et en levant de temps en temps les fesses !).
Concernant la tige de selle arrière, si ci celle-ci est de bonne facture de même que les rails de la selle elle-même, j'aurai tendance à penser qu'une supension est superflue. Mais cela n'engage que moi et mon ressenti (j'ai une préférence pour le ferme, que ce soit pour le vélo, les chaussures de running, les suspensions de voiture ou le couchage et le KISS - Keep It Simple, Stupid !).
De plus, et c'est toujours mon opinion, je pense que rajouter des pièces plus ou moins mobiles - et non essentielles - à un vélo, de rando de surcroît, ne plaide pas en faveur de la fiabilité globale. Les cadres (alu ou acier) ne posent pas problème mais il faut surveiller la transmission, les fixations et l'état des tubes de porte-bagages, la visserie et l'état des potence/tige de selle/cintre). Si en plus de ces pièces simples, on en rajoute d'autres un peu plus compliquées, on multiplie les risques de dysfonctionnement.
Hors-sujet : je peux paraître un peu rétrograde (j'adore les freins cantilever et les vitesses au cadre par exemple) mais il y a aussi des produits récents qui, à mon goût, vont dans le sens de la simplicité. Je pense notamment aux pédaliers à roulements externes qui sont bien plus simples à maintenir que les anciens. Mais c'est un autre débat...
J'ai un Scott avec fourche rigide : pas de soucis lors des randos variant entre routes et chemins
Quant à la selle, j'ai finalement opté sur ce vélo pour une Brooks Flyers et une tige rigide, résultat : très confortable
Autre solution pour se reposer le fessier et le dos : le vélo couché , le pratiquant depuis 3 ans sur un Pioneer Nazca c'est pas mal pour la rando
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 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.......
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.
