Emi
Un vélo, oui mais lequel?
by Milou38
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
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
Emi
Emi
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.
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.
Une rencontre à l'air sympathique.... 2-3 et 4-5-6 juillet 2011
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🙂salut,
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 !!!😎
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 !!!😎
" sur deux roues tu iras et la terre rondement tournera..." évangile selon saint roulement, chapitre II taume de chèvre 4
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.
Bon voyage
Serge
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.
Bon voyage
Serge
ils offrent trop de rigidité latérale...
Je voulais dire trop de souplesse latérale bien sur.
Je voulais dire trop de souplesse latérale bien sur.
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
A travers la France 2007
La grange Yamaska
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...
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...
E' pericoloso sporgersi !
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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.
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.
Transhimalaya Trois Roues pour le Toit du Monde (http://transhimalaya.blogspot.com)
"Appuyez-vous sur les principes : ils finiront bien par céder !" (Oscar Wilde)
"Appuyez-vous sur les principes : ils finiront bien par céder !" (Oscar Wilde)
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
voyager pour se connaitre
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.
Transhimalaya Trois Roues pour le Toit du Monde (http://transhimalaya.blogspot.com)
"Appuyez-vous sur les principes : ils finiront bien par céder !" (Oscar Wilde)
"Appuyez-vous sur les principes : ils finiront bien par céder !" (Oscar Wilde)
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!
j'ai un budget de 1000 euros pour mon velo
quel est le meilleur sachant qu'il me faut un cadre en acier chromé ?
merci pour votre aide
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 €.
Transhimalaya Trois Roues pour le Toit du Monde (http://transhimalaya.blogspot.com)
"Appuyez-vous sur les principes : ils finiront bien par céder !" (Oscar Wilde)
"Appuyez-vous sur les principes : ils finiront bien par céder !" (Oscar Wilde)
oui..............pardon
d'ou mon aide d'ailleur
meme pas capable de citer un nom de cadre correct
j'ai trouvé ca dans les petites annonces.... SI c'est pas une très bonne occase, je sais pas ce que c'est ! Si je n'avais pas déjà un vélo qui me convenait j'aurai foncé dessus : http://voyageforum.com/voyage/vends_velo_rando_cycle_grand_voyage_avec_facture_D1414453/
Un rando cycle tout equipé avec seulement 5000 km au compteur à 1000 euros c'est plutot pas mal non?
J'espère que le mec m'enverra une comission par la poste si je lui vend son vélo ! ;-)
Un rando cycle tout equipé avec seulement 5000 km au compteur à 1000 euros c'est plutot pas mal non?
J'espère que le mec m'enverra une comission par la poste si je lui vend son vélo ! ;-)
Mes voyages : http://errance.s.free.fr
Mon site de photo : http://yannickguyot.wordpress.com
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
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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.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
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.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Heinz Stucke has passed away.
He never stopped traveling the world since 1962.
So sad.
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

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

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
Hello,
Has anyone here had experience using a gas stove in Sardinia and Sicily? I’m wondering if screw-on gas canisters (not the blue Campingaz ones, but brands like Coleman, Primus, etc.) are easy to find.
Thanks for your feedback!
Thanks for your feedback!
Hi there,
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
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!
Hi everyone,
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
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
Coming soon:
https://www.Biclou.com/parcours/durance/
Starting from Faverges: 900 km over 9 days

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Hi there,
I’m planning to build a new touring bike. I want to prioritize lightness. That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads. The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper. I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork. Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm. It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring. And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear. More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
Thanks in advance
I’m planning to build a new touring bike. I want to prioritize lightness. That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads. The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper. I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork. Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm. It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring. And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear. More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
Thanks in advance
Hi there!
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.

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




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


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



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

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




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


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



Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
S.
Hi there, we’re a group of 4 cyclists looking to get from Treviso in Italy to Munich with our 4 non-folding bikes. It seems complicated! Are there any solutions? Thanks so much.
Hi, I'm looking for a Pino tandem bike for sale in Quebec and I can't find any. Does anyone have any info, please? Thanks a bunch!
Hi there, we’re planning a Munich to Venice bike trip at the end of June 2026. Getting back from Venice to Toulouse by train with 4 bikes isn’t straightforward. What return options have others who’ve done this trip chosen? Any tips or great deals would be much appreciated. Thanks a bunch! !
Hi everyone,
Happy owner of a Pegasus Estremo bike with a Rohloff hub, which is giving me trouble with the SF11-NCX-FT-E-LITE 700C TS 300/0 fork (serial number TD01329060). It’s starting to show its age, and I’d like to repair it to extend the life of my beloved bike.
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has done this route recently or has reliable info.
Does the track exist, and most importantly, is there sand (for biking)?
Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
Hi there,
New to bike touring,
I’d love to start with a section of the Via Rhona to explore and share (route to be decided).
Looking forward to exchanging tips!
hey everyone,
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
A big thank you to Lazarou for all the info you share in this forum!
I'm passionate about Morocco, which I cycled through back in 2009.
Last year, my wife and I explored the High Atlas by tandem. Completely smitten, we're heading back in April (Anti Atlas) and May (High and Middle Atlas), still on our tandem.
Do you have any info on the track between Amezri and Ali Ait Nito? Are the river crossings in the Tessaout still there? It's not easy to navigate with a loaded tandem... especially if the river level is high due to this year's heavy snowmelt!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!