Bonjour à tous les cyclos de ce forum,
nouvelle venue et, il faut le dire, complètement inculte en ce qui concerne le vélo dans sa dimension technique, j'ai besoin de vos conseils éclairés. Je circule quotidiennement en vélo (un vieux vélo Peugeot des années 1960-1970) et j'en suis très contente mais j'imagine que ce n'est pas très adapté pour un voyage à vélo. J'ai eu l'occasion de le tester sur deux-trois jours (235km) et ma foi, ce n'était pas si mal mais ce n'était quand même pas le pied. Bref, ma question est la suivante : pensez-vous qu'il soit nécessaire d'investir dans un nouveau vélo pour voyager à vélo (j'envisage de futurs voyages à vélo de quelques semaines) ? Et si oui, que pensez-vous de celui-ci : http://www.ktm-bikes.at/2008/eu/detailBike.php?Bike=lifejoy&kat=Trekking ? Ou autre suggestion ? Petite précision : je suis encore étudiante et mon budget ne dépasse pas 500 € (équipement compris mais j'ai déjà les sacoches Ortlieb -;)). Merci à tous et bon voyage
Il y a plein de postes sur le choix des vélos pour la rando, notament un recent "comment équiper un vélo a pt prix".
Ceci n'est pas une critique: bienvenu sur le forum!!
Si ton vélo te conviens pour qques jours, pourquoi pas pour qques semaines?
Sinon tu trouves de tres bonnes occasions a 200 euros env. pour un bon VTT - VTC.
Je ne te conseilles pas du neuf (surtout si tu n'as pas le budget) lorsque tu débutes. Avec l'expérience, tes choix techniques personnels s'affinerons.
Bonne chance, n'hésite pas pour plus de questions.
felicitations, tu vas adorer le cyclotourisme !!! bienvenue dans le monde merveilleux du deux roue a energie humaine ...
ceci se veut plus comme un message d'encouragement que comme un conseil : juste te dire qu'avec ton budget tu peux trouver ton bonheur ( occasion, assurement !!!) et partir avec du bon matos .
le forum est bien fourni sur ce sujet tu devrai trouver les reponses a tes questions
a plus et encore felicitations: partir a velo, c'est le pied !!!😎
Bonjour Emi, je ne sais pas ce qui s'achète d'habitude en France et ou pour la rando, mais le vélo du lien que tu as donné me parait bien cher pour ce que c'est. Pour 400 euros, tu dois pouvoir trouver un vélo avec de la mécanique Shimano Alivio éventuellement combiné avec un peu de Shimano Deore, et une fourche. Comme ici par exemple, http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/triban-trail-7-3791149/#INFO-TECH. Il faudrait trouvé cependant un meilleur exemple, car celui ci n'existe apparement qu'en XL.
Si tu ne met pas de longue jupes et que tu arrives à enjamber un cadre d'homme, alors évite les cadres super rabaissés, ils offrent trop de rigidité latérale, ce qui te fait perdre pas mal de rendement sans pour autant augmenter le confort.
Salut pour le triban il existe en L 26 pouces attention par contre le model en xl et en 700 donc plus difficile dans certain pays de trouve des pneus et chambre a air en neuf il est très bien équipe pour le prix.sinon tu peux trouver des bonnes occasions avec 400 euros
Merci à tous pour vos réponses. Si j'ai bien compris, j'ai tout intérêt à m'orienter vers un vélo d'occasion plutôt que vers du neuf. Vous parlez tous de "bonne occasion" mais encore faut-il s'y connaître ! Je crois que dans un premier temps, je vais essayer de me pencher sur les caractéristiques techniques pour savoir un peu mieux comment reconnaître un bon vélo !
Effectivement pour débuter tu as tout intéret par commencer avec un vélo d'occase.Vérifies bien que tu puisses fixer des porte-baggages. Pour cela il y a les trocatlons sinon les bonnes vieilles petites annonces!
Pour les vélos neufs le choix dans des prix raisonables est limitté en France si tu recherches un vélo dédié au cyclo-camping.
Pierre
Vous parlez tous de "bonne occasion" mais encore faut-il s'y connaître ! Je crois que dans un premier temps, je vais essayer de me pencher sur les caractéristiques techniques pour savoir un peu mieux comment reconnaître un bon vélo !
J'y connais pas grand-chose non plus, mais si je dois donner un conseil c'est celui-ci : regarde bien l'état du cadre du vélo qui t'intéresse sous toutes les coutures. N'hésite pas à y passer 10 minutes.
Tu dois chercher deux choses en particulier : traces de rouille chocs, même légers. C'est normal de trouver des rayures sur un cade d'occasion, mais il faut arriver à déterminer s'il y a eu choc qui a pu compromettre l'intégrité du cadre. Et parfois ces petites bosses se voient mal sous la peinture.
Donc en cas de doute, ne pas acheter.
Je parle du cadre principalement parce que sur un vélo tu peux toujours changer d'autres pièces pour un coût pas trop élevé. Mais si tu dois changer le cadre...
Tu peux acheter un vélo d'occasion juste pour le cadre, mais s'il faut changer toutes les autres pièces, ça revient vite cher ! Points à vérifier :
état du cadre évidemment. Vérifie l'état des tubes à toutes les jointures de soudure, notamment la partie sous les tubes à l'avant (une bosse signifie que le vélo a pris un choc frontal important). S'il y a des traces de choc important, il vaut mieux passer ton chemin. Enlève les roues et vois s'il y a de la rouille sur les pattes. A l'avant, tu peux toujours changer la fourche mais ce sont des frais supplémentaires. A l'arrière, évite de l'acheter (valable seulement pour les cadres acier, l'alu ne rouille pas !). Si c'est juste de la rouille superficielle, ce n'est pas bien grave mais il faudra le traiter pour ne pas que ça empire.f
roues : si tu as l'intention d'en mettre des neuves, tu t'en fiches. Sinon, essaie de vérifier que la jante est en bon état (pas de trace de choc, et pas de rouille au niveau des oeillets). Regarde s'il y a du jeu dans les moyeux (si ça bouge au niveau du moyeu, c'est pas bon), si les roulements ont l'air en bon état (si tu sens que ça "tourne" de manière smooth). Enfin, s'il y a un léger voile, ce n'est pas compliqué à régler mais si le voile est trop important, il faudra peut-être prévoir une nouvelle roue. Assure-toi que l'ensemble est de bonne qualité (google est ton ami... mais déjà, si c'est du deore, lx ou xt, tu pars plutôt tranquille, cherche les différents posts sur la qualité des jantes).
transmission : regarde si la cassette et les plateaux ont l'air usés (si des dents sont cassées, tordues, usées de manière inégale). Ce n'est pas rédibitoire, mais il faudra prévoir le budget pour changer les pièces). Idem pour la chaine (c'est pas cher). Vérfie qu'il n'y a pas de jeu dans le pédalier. Pour le dérailleur, c'est plus délicat. Essaie de vérifier que la patte n'est pas tordue à l'arrière, que les ressorts fonctionnent, que le dérailleur est bien aligné. Roule 10 minutes avec. Si toutes les vitesses passent bien, c'est qu'il n'y a pas de soucis. Si tu n'as pas l'habitude, l'idéal est de pouvoir comparer avec un vélo plus ou moins neuf.
direction : vois s'il y a du jeu dans la direction (si ça bouge dans le tube à l'avant quand tu cherches à pousser le vélo d'avant en arrière en freinant à l'avant). Parfois seulement un réglage nécessaire, sinon il faut changer le jeu de direction (compter une bonne cinquantaine d'euros main d'oeuvre incluse)
frein : vois si ça freine ! Regarde l'état des leviers (pour les V-brake. Mais si ce sont des disques, aucune idée !) et des poignées, mais en général, c'est assez solide et pas très cher à remplacer.
cables et gaines : vois si les cables ont l'air abimés (pincés, éffilochés), si les gaines se craquellent, si les cables glissent bien dans les gaines. Pour un voyage au long cours, c'est toujours mieux de partir avec du neuf. Pas bien cher et assez simple à changer.
Voilà, j'espère que je n'ai rien oublié. Tu peux ensuite faire le bilan des pièces qu'il faudra changer et voir avec le vendeur s'il peut baisser le prix du vélo en fonction du prix des réparations. Bon courage et bon voyage.
bonjour, je viens d acheter sur E Bay un VTT d occasion Specialized etat quasi neuf, cadre acier avec porte bagages avant et arriere,
pour la somme de 100 euros!!!!!!
Va faire un tour sur le site, il y a des coups de fusil a faire.............
vive le velo.............bonnes fetes de fin d annee........Alain
Acier Hi-Ten ou Chromo ? Si c'est du chromo et que les portes-bagages sont suffisamment solides, c'est déjà une bonne base pour 100 €. Après, faut voir le reste. Le problème d'acheter un vélo complet sur ebay, c'est qu'on ne peut pas toujours voir l'état de la bête, mais il y a effectivement parfois de super affaires à faire.
Salut a tous .Je profite de votre post pour vous signaler qu'il existe une rubrique "petites annonces matériel d'occasion" dans ce meme forum que je viens seulement de découvrir il y a 2 jours...😕
Si quelqu'un recherche un vtc giant crs, le mien est désormais dans cette rubrique.
Bonne journée a tous!
Pourquoi en acier chromé ? Tu veux peut-être dire chromoly (qui désigne une qualité d'acier) ? Pour 1000 €, tu devrais trouver ton bonheur, chez Rando Cycle à Paris par exemple. Il y a également un magasin réputé pou les vélos rando en Belgique (me souviens plus du nom mais d'autres sur le forum pourront te l'indiquer). Sinon, Alternative Bicycle propose des Surly Long Haul à 1100 €.
les vieux vélos dits "demi-course" ou "randonneuses" des années 70 à cadre acier sont aussi bons que bien des "VTC" modernes. Souvent, ils ont un meilleur cadre, mais les équipements comme freins et dérailleurs ont progressé depuis. Si tu es bien sur ce vieux vélo, le mieux est peut-être de garder ce cadre, et éventeullement, au besoin, de changer freins, dérailleur ou selle. Mais bon, ce ne sont là que des indications très générales, à adapter selon le vélo et son état.
A propos des vélos Décathlon, faire un peu attention si c'est pour de la longue distance ou longue durée: les équipements "visibles" (dérailleurs, freins...) ont un très bon rapport qualité/prix, mais ils font des économies sur ce qui se voit moins (moyeus, roulements). Enfin, c'est ce que m'a dit mon vélociste, mais depuis le temps que je le connais, je lui fais confiance
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.
