Salutations a toutes et tous. 😎 Et merci d'avance pour le temps que vous prendrez a me lire, et a fortiori, a me répondre.
Sachez au préalable que vous vous apprêtez a lire ce que l'on pourrait communément appeler un "pave". Une mise en garde est toujours la bienvenue ! 😉
Les présentations d'usage, mon prénom est Kevin et j'ai 22 ans. (Enchanté 😛)
Voila, j'ai parcouru une bonne cinquantaine de discussions qui avaient pour objet la question soulevée par ce message, mais je pense pouvoir me permettre d'en ouvrir une nouvelle, ma situation étant particulière.
Je voyage depuis maintenant 4 ans (la France est quasiment couverte; Maroc, Irlande, Espagne, Allemagne...), en auto stop essentiellement, et j'aimerais dorénavant passer au vélo. Pour plusieurs raisons, la première étant l'envie de ne plus dépendre de la voiture, et d'ainsi toucher d'un peu plus près cette chère Liberté.
Je dois également mentionner que je finance mes voyages (ainsi que ma vie) en étant musicien de rue (Guitare + Harmonica + Voix / Didgeridoo ), point important car il faudra donc que je sois a même de trouver un moyen de pouvoir aisément mettre le tout sur le vélo.
Maintenant, la question. A l'assaaaaaaaaauuuuut
Je possède et compte donc emmener; une tente 2" 1 personne de chez Decathlon, un duvet de 600 grammes, entre 5 et 6 kilos de vêtements, une guitare 3/4, un didgeridoo long d'un mètre 30 et de 2.2 kilogrammes; plus évidemment un réchaud (PRS pour les initiés!), le matos pour préparer la popotte et, j'imagine, de quoi réparer les petites tuiles qui peuvent survenir au détour d'une Route (mais je n'ai pas trop de soucis a ce sujet, la patience est une de mes qualités et trainer le vélo sur des bornes et des bornes ne sera jamais pire que marcher dans le Sahara avec mon barda ou bien être inonde après avoir bêtement plante le bivouac au cœur d'une crique en Irlande^^). Et surement quelques petites bricoles supplémentaires; mais que je prendrai dans un sac a dos porté sur les épaules.
Le tout pèse a peu de choses près 25/30 kilos.
Maintenant, le budget.
............. il est miiiiiince. Je dispose de 300 euros (peut être un peu plus, si besoin est) pour m'équiper. Et donc, je vais être oblige d'en passer par un site d'occasions (tel que le bon coin) ou bien par des particuliers.
Du coup, TOUT vos conseils seraient les bienvenus. Quel type de vélo, VTC ou VTT, remorque mono-roue ou 2 roues....
Je sais pertinemment que ce post est étranger a ce qui se lit habituellement sur le site, mais j'en appelle a votre sens du partage et surtout; surtout, a votre envie toujours présente d'aider a se mettre le pied a l'étrier (qui parle de cheval ...^^) aux novices dans cette noble passion qu'est le vélo.
J'espère avoir l'occasion de pouvoir vous lire rapidement, et vous remercie (vraiment) tous de l'aide que vous pourrez m'apporter!
Tu n'échapperas pas à la remorque vu tes instruments, ton gagne-pain et sans doute bien plus que cela.
Une remorque 2 roues pour ton usage me parait pratique, tu ne cherches pas la performance. Un solide vélo d'occasion avec des roues de 26 pouces, assez de vitesses pour ne pas devoir pousser dans chaque bonne montée, des pneus Schwalbe (increvables) et hop ...
Le bon coin ... sans doute. Pour 300 € tu trouveras j'en suis certain.
Bonjour troubadour,
l'idéal pour toi serait certainement un vélo-cargo, comme le yuba mundo par exemple:
Mais neuf il faut compter 1000 euros, et d'occasion c'est introuvable!
laisse tomber les vélos a suspension de tes liens, avec ce budget tu vas tomber sur des vélos "pour aller a l'école" avec des suspensions lourdes et surtout qui ne fonctionnent pas du tout, qui ne sont là que pour épater les copains!
avec un vélo tractant une remorque, vous ne ferez sans doute guère de "tout-terrain" à proprement parler. Une suspension n'est pas nécessaire sur route ou bons chemins, elle ajoutera du poids, et probablement, à la longue, de la maintenance supplémentaire. Un bon vieux VTC rustique, non suspendu (ou éventuellement avec juste la fourche suspendue) me semblerait mieux adapté. On en trouve aussi d'occasion sur le site "on coin" ou équivalent
Hello l'artiste,
Voici un site qui peut t'apporter qq infos pratiques, ou éventuellement la possibilité (puisque tu as le temps), de fabriquer ton vélo avec des pièces neuves ou recyclées :
www.pignonsurrue.org
Cette petite association cyclolyonnaise est très sympa, et organise mm une bourse à vélo le 25 septembre (il faut venir tôt si tu veux trouver les meilleures occas. !!).
Je ne sais pas où tu vis en ce moment, mais peut être as tu prévu une petite virée à Lyon ?!
Bonne recherche et bons trips !! Prends ton temps et choisis bien : un bon vélo, c'est des petites galères en moins !!
Je te déconseille le sac à dos sur le dos, à vélo : si tu pédales plusieurs heures par jour, tu ne supportera pas un sac sur le dos très longtemps. Ton corps ne doit supporter aucune charge, c'est plus confortable (il me semble).
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Comme déjà dit, ces remorques sont achetables sur ebay pour 50€, frais de port inclus !
J'en ai moi-même acheté une, revendue ensuite 90€.
Je te la deconseillerai car les liaisons entre les tubes (armatures) se font majoritairement avec des pièces en plastiques assez fragiles.
Elles sont assez lourdes (un peu + de 15kg).
Les moyeux des roues sont sur des roulements à billes non etanches (pluie & poussieres deviennent un abrasif) et les axes tournent sur des bagues en plastiques : peu endurant comme montage surtout avec le poids que tu vas mettre dedans !
La toile semble de bonne qualité, mais le dessus est un peu juste en taille et donc si tu depase en hauteur la capacité de ta remorque, tu devras la recouvrir autrement sinon ça mouille !
Bon point, le fond est composé d'une plaque de tole soudé à l'armature.
Ici même tu as ça pour le vélo : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=3655665;session=8d26f1ae7518f63cfaa932ba66a384a4;
et pour la remorque (mono roue) tu as une discussion là : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=1624937;page=unread#unread j'en ai une acheter 50€ port compris !
Il te restera un peu de budget pour fiabiliser ton destrier (câble/pneu/chaine etc ...) et acheter/bricoler un porte bagages pour caser ta guitare et ton Didj à l'arrière du vélo
Contrairement à tous les autres, je te déconseille vivement la remorque. Je porte tout sur un vélo simple équipé d'excellents porte-bagages. Ma gratte est un modèle mini de voyage, mais y a sûrement moyen de bidouiller un étui normal pour qu'il prenne la place d'une sacoche ou qu'il s'accroche sur le côté.
peu c'est mieux, souvent! La remorque n'est pas absolument nécessaire: le didjeridu sanglé au cadre, la guitare en porte-à-faux sur le porte-bagage et l'harmonica dans les sacoches...
Z'etes des chefs ici ma foi !!! 😉😉😉😉
J'vous tiens au jus des que j'me suis decide sur la solution a adopter (j'pars pour l'instant sur l'idee d'la remorque et pour le velo, sur le tuyau d'la bourse aux velos le 25 a Lyon)
Niveau bourse à vélo tu as celle-ci qui est pas mal du tout !
Peut-être un peu loin pour toi ?
@+
Silenus
Salut! Nan, la distance n'est vraiment rien, la France se traverse "aisement" en une journee en pouce.
Mais, question a 1000 francs anciens (fopapoussé hein ^^), y a t'il la moindre chance que je trouve mon bonheur dans ce genre d'endroits avec mon petit budget?
Je pense que l'on trouve de tout, de Papa/Maman qui vendent le tricycle du petit dernier au Sportif du "dimanche qui se la pête" qui revend son carbone/titane à 3000 boules !
Donc entre les deux tu devrais trouver ton bonheur. 😎
Pour la remorque regardes quand même sur ebay car 50 pour un truc neuf ça le fait (j'en ai une) même s'il faut apporter une ou deux petites modifs pour être serein, car au niveau des bourses d'échange là par contre je pense que tu ne trouveras que du haut de gamme cher ! (peu être que je me trompe)
Avant d'acheter quoique ce soit, n'hésite pas à faire un petit tour dans une déchetterie, on trouve parfois de belles surprises à des tarifs défiants toute concurrence. Sinon les trocathlon chez d4.
oVo
Que les vents te mènent vers de belles découvertes
Salutation rendue 😉 MA philosophie de vie m'est permise grace a celle de personnes comme toi !
Merci ben, mais j'viens de jeter un oeil sur l'sujet et y semble que le velo soit parti depuis ! Merci en tout cas!
Les vents? ...
Combien d'années une montagne peut-elle exister
Avant d'être engloutie par la mer?
Oui, et combien d'années doivent exister certains peuples
Avant qu'il leur soit permis d'être libres?
Oui, et combien de fois un homme peut-il tourner la tête
En prétendant qu'il ne voit rien?
La réponse, mon ami, est soufflée dans le vent,
La réponse est soufflée dans le vent.
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!
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.
Mais neuf il faut compter 1000 euros, et d'occasion c'est introuvable!
