Bonjour,
Je suis déjà allée en asie centrale par les transports locaux mais j'aimerais y retourner en vélo. Je ne sais pas vraiment comment faire, sois prendre un vol direct pour Dushambe et faire le tour du pays avec mon vélo + un trek d'une dizaine de jours ou rejoindre le tadjikistan en vélo depuis un autre pays d'asie centrale. Pourriez-vous me donner des tuyaux sur le meilleur parcours à vélo et un trek sympa à faire sur place. Et quelle serait à votre avis la solution la + économique pour rejoindre ce pays sachant que je dispose d'1 mois et demi (mi-juillet fin août). Merci infiniment. Cheers, nadine
pour rejoindre le Tadjikistan, je crois qu'il n'y a aucun vol direct depuis l'Europe occidentale. Il faut généralement changer à Moscou (vols Aeroflot) ou à Istanbul (vols THY Turkish Airlines). Autre solution possible : il y a plus de compagnies qui desservent Taschkent, et de là, on peut passer au Tadjkistan par Samarkand et Pendjikent, ou par la vallée de Fergana.
pour les visas , regarder le site du Ministère des Affaires Etrangères :
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/cav-fiche-pays.php3
- > fiche pays -> rubrique "Entrée séjour"
Attention, en général, le simple visa de transit n'est pas à double entrée
Air Baltic a des vols scandaleusement pas chers au départ de plusieurs villes d'Europe, via Riga. Il y a un supplément vélo, mais ça reste bon marché. Avec un vélo, évite Aeroflot qui a une franchise bagage de 20 kg, vélo inclus, et qui facture les excédents de bagage très cher.
Fais une petite recherche sur le forum, il y a pas mal d'infos et témoignages de cyclos qui sont allés se promener au Tajikistan. Des récits assez complets sur crayguyonabike.
Nous avons voyage un mois et demi au Tadjikistan l'an dernier ; le plus économique pour aller au Tadjikistan (Dushanbe) semble quand même être le vol avec Air Baltic avec escale à Riga. Mon amie a trouve un retour simple pour 270 euros quelques jours avant de partir. Tout s'est bien passe tout en restant du lowcost. De tous les voyageurs rencontres la bas tous etaient d'accord pour dire que c'etait la solution la moins chere.
Ensuite le plus économique est de prendre le visa sur place ; c est ce que nous avons fait et c'est possible depuis qqe temps maintenant. Tu peux négocier un visa d'un mois et demi directement, chose que nous ne savions pas ... Le seul problème avec cette approche est qu'ils ne te délivreront pas le permis GBAO si tu veux aller dans le Pamir (et à mon avis il faut y aller). Du coup tu devras perdre quelques jours au ministère des affaires étrangères pour obtenir les tampons qui vont bien. Du coup il faut bien réfléchir ; perdre du temps la bas ou dépenser quelques euros en plus. Seul problème en commandant ton visa et ton permis en Belgique c est que tu ne peux pas dépasser un mois me semble-t-il.
Nous avons rencontre quelques cyclistes la bas dont un couple de français ; ils ont vraiment beaucoup aime ce pays pour le vélo mais ils n ont fait que la travarsee pour aller au Khirghistan. Ils sont arrives de Pendjikent si je me souviens bien et traverser jusqu'à Murgab puis la frontiere. Dans le Pamir, je ne sais pas si peux vraiment faire une boucle ; il y a des routes qui partent de Khorog (par la vallée de Wakhan par exemple puis vers un col qui t'emmène sur le plateau Khirghize) vers Alishur (il y a une autre route qui y mène également) puis vers Murghab ; j ai lu que qqes rares personnes avaient tente de prendre la piste nord qui revient vers le centre du pays mais elle reste très chaotique voire impraticable suivant les conditions climatiques. Sinon dans ce coin la c'est plutot un A/R que tu devras prevoir a moins de partir vers le Khirghistan.
Nous avons fait un trek sur 6 jours depuis Alishur vers le grand lac Yashil Kul (je ne suis plus sûr de l'orthographe) puis descente dans la vallée sous le lac vers les premiers villages et tu rattrapes la route qui redescend vers Khorog. Suivant l'enneigement tu peux faire une extension de 2 à 3 jours vers une boucle de lacs qui ont l'air magnifique. Cette ballade est vraiment sympa car tu pars du plateau plutôt sec vers ce grand lac énorme et ensuite tu plonges vers des vallées montagneuses. D'autres ballades sont sympas dans la vallee de Bartang plus sauvage ou vers Pendjikent.
Seul problème en commandant ton visa et ton permis en Belgique c est que tu ne peux pas dépasser un mois me semble-t-il
Pas de soucis pour obtenir 2 mois double entrée à Bruxelles. Un chouia plus cher que le visa 1 mois. A part ça, tu as tout très bien expliqué, notamment concernant le permis GBAO.
Parmi les boucles envisageables, il est possible de descendre vers le Wakhan, ou bien de monter à Murghab par la Pamir Hwy et redescendre par la vallée de Bartang (un peu sport, en partie fermée l'été dernier à cause d'éboulements). La partie que j'ai trouvé la plus grandiose, c'est à partir du lac de Karakul et jusqu'à la frontière Kirghize.
Bonjour Baptiste,
* D'abord merci pour ta gentille réponse. Je suis allée sur le site d'air baltic et il y a un vol qui me convient. Je vais ss doute le réserver la semaine prochaine. Je voulais encore te demander si un mois était suffisant pour faire le tour du Tadjikistan à vélo y compris une pause pour faire une rando. Peux tu me conseiller un itinéraire sympa et me dire s'il est possible de camper dans les villages sachant que je suis une fille seule. J'aurai sans doute un tas d'autres infos à te demander + tard si cela ne te dérange pas. En attendant merci et bonnes fêtes de Pâques. Nadine
Bonjour,
Pourrais tu me dire s'il est nécessaire d'enregistrer un bagage en plus du vélo avec la compagnie Air Baltic. On a droit jusqu'à 30 kg avec le vélo et comme mon vélo pèse seulement 12kg je compte y ajouter mes sacoches et du coup je n'enregistre aucun bagage. J'aurai donc le bagage à main autorisé jusqu'à 8kg et ma bicyclette + 2 sacoches que j'aurai enregistrées au moment de la réservation. Crois-tu que c'est possible car je ne peux pas appeler la compagnie et je ne tiens pas à repayer encore 50 euros de plus. Merci d'avance. nadine
tout dépend de ce que tu veux voir. Un mois passe très vite a mon gout au Tadjikistan. Si tu veux allier trek et vélo je crains que cela soit un peu court si tu veux te laisser quelques moments de répits en plus. ll faut peut être privilégier un cote du pays (les Pamirs seront peut être moins chauds que la partie ouest du pays). Il faut un certain temps pour aller a Khorog mais il y a plusieurs routes ce qui permet de faire une partie du chemin différente entre l aller et le retour. Le truc est de vérifier l'état de ces routes avant de partir. L'ambassade et Bactria une association culturelle de Dushanbe ou il y a un français nous ont donné pas mal d'info.
De Khorog (ou un peu au nord) l'ideal est de faire une boucle par la Bartang puis Murgab puis la vallée de Wakhan mais l'état de la route dans la Bartang surtout après les derniers villages est très aléatoire (je pense que ça devient vite très aventureux voire déconseillé suivant les conditions de l'annee) ; et peut être même avant .... En tout cas même un aller retour dans cette vallée serait top ! Très sauvage, encaisse et des gens très très sympas !!!! Mon coup de coeur sans aucun doute mais tout dépend des rencontres de chacun ....
Et puis sinon tu peux faire en effet une boucle par la vallee de Wakhan monter le plateau jusqu'à alishur et redescendre par la route de la vallee de Gunt (qui peut être fréquentée par des camions chinois). A voir si on peut redescendre par la vallee de Rotchkala (je n'y suis pas alle donc je ne sais pas s'il y a une piste praticable depuis le plateau).
Pour l'accueil pas de souci, les tadjikes et surtout les Pamiris sont très très accueillants ; et même si tu es une fille seule, il y en avait plusieurs qui voyageaient seules ; on te proposera forcement un thé et de la crème ou du porridge ... et même de t'héberger !
Pour ce qui est d'Air Baltic je n'ai pas de reponse malheureusement car mon amie a pris la compagnie sans velo.
Pas de souci si tu veux d'autres renseignements, le fait d'en parler me donne trop envie d'y retourner ...🙂
Bonjour Tiste,
Encore une fois merci pour tes renseignements. Je n'ai pas consulté le site depuis ton message d'où ma réponse tardive. J'ai donc réservé un billet d'avion (moi et mon vélo) et je resterai 6 semaines sur place. Je n'ai pas encore eu trop de temps pour consulter une carte et regarder où se situent les vallées dont tu parles. En tt cas je pense que le Pamir est plus attrayant mais certainement difficile à explorer à vélo. Sais tu s'il est possible de mettre le vélo sur un bus ou un camion au cas où je serais fatiguée... Peux tu également me conseiller une carte routière et aurais tu par hasard l'adresse mail de l'association Bactria. Si cela ne te dérange pas je reprendrai contact quand je serai mieux informée sur mon trajet. Merci et à bientôt, nadine
désolé pour ce silence ... et très content que tu aies concrétisé le voyage ... je pense que tu ne seras pas decue !
pour les cartes, il n'y en a pas des masses ... pour le pamir il y a une carte au 1:500000 qui s'appelle the pamirs et qui est pas mal (elle a été faite par les suisses). On peut la trouver en France sinon chez Bactria s'il en reste ... il y a un petit magasin ou ils vendent qqes cartes dont certaines pour la région des monts Fans.
Pour Bactria, voici les coordonnées :
bactria@acted.org
http://www.bactria.net/
il y a l'adresse sur le site ... les bureaux se situent pres de l'opera.
pour ce qui est de se faire récupéré par un camion cela depend des endroits ... certaines vallees sont tres peu frequentees et il faudra s'armer de patience pour trouver un vehicule et un qui ait de la place ; d'autres vallees sont quant a elles plus frequentees. entre les pamirs et dushanbe il y a des vehicules qui circulent je pense qu on doit reussir a trouver aussi. En tous cas il n'y a que très peu de bus voire pas du tout dans une bonne partie du pays ... ce sont soit des camions qui circulent soit des jeeps ou taxis collectifs soit quelques vehicules persos.
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.
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!
