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Que pensez vous de la visibilité des cyclistes en vélo couché par les voitures ou camions ?
Merci
Claire
Visibilité en vélo couché?
by Ctort
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
La visibilité est bien sur moins bonne que sur un vélo droit, d'où l'intérêt de l'équiper d'un fanion, et de choisir de préférence un hight-racer, genre Nazca Pioneer ou optima condor. Mais il faut faire très attention en ville !
NC
la visibilité est comparable, le problème ne viens pas de notre visibilité, il viens du fait des automobilistes qui lisent, mangent, téléphonent et font tout un tas d'autres chose que de s'occuper de la route.
vous n'avez qu'à poser une canette sur la route et vous allez voir toutes ces voiture qui font un écart pour l'éviter, ne somme nous pas plus visible qu'une canette ? je dirait plutôt qu'ils s'en foutent, que la route leurs appartient et que vous devez vous ranger a leurs passage.
olivier
vous n'avez qu'à poser une canette sur la route et vous allez voir toutes ces voiture qui font un écart pour l'éviter, ne somme nous pas plus visible qu'une canette ? je dirait plutôt qu'ils s'en foutent, que la route leurs appartient et que vous devez vous ranger a leurs passage.
olivier
Plus que la visibilité des cyclocouchés, c'est le manque d'habitude des automobilistes face à cet étrange véhicule qui peut les surprendre.
Il faut parfois vraiment s'approcher pour se rendre compte que l'on a en face de nous un cycliste pédalant couché.
De sorte que ces amateurs ont tout interêt à bien être signalé pour éviter le pire.
D'ici quelques temps, avec la multiplication de ce type d'engin, les automobilistes seront moins surpris.
Bonjour,
Aucun règlement n'oblige les conducteurs de ces véhicules à se rendre plus visibles ? Une tenue, un type d'éclairage ?... C'est vraiment très dangereux, je trouve.
Michel
Aucun règlement n'oblige les conducteurs de ces véhicules à se rendre plus visibles ? Une tenue, un type d'éclairage ?... C'est vraiment très dangereux, je trouve.
Michel
bonjour
je n'ai fait que 1200 km en vélo couché ; mais on comprends facilement que , lorsque vous n'êtes pas plus haut que la portière , il n'est guère simple pour une voiture de vous voir ...
du reste , un camion a beaucoup plus d'angles mort et un "truc " au ras du bitume sur son coté ne sera pas facilement identifiable .
ex : traversé de Paris en vélo couché sur Youtube
il est donc important de se signaler , et de faire montre de prudence , peut être un peu plus qu'en deux roues " classique " .
quand au coté dangereux , pour m'être fait frôler par des voitures , en vélo couché c'est vraiment proche de la tête que ça passe ...
Laurent
je n'ai fait que 1200 km en vélo couché ; mais on comprends facilement que , lorsque vous n'êtes pas plus haut que la portière , il n'est guère simple pour une voiture de vous voir ...
du reste , un camion a beaucoup plus d'angles mort et un "truc " au ras du bitume sur son coté ne sera pas facilement identifiable .
ex : traversé de Paris en vélo couché sur Youtube
il est donc important de se signaler , et de faire montre de prudence , peut être un peu plus qu'en deux roues " classique " .
quand au coté dangereux , pour m'être fait frôler par des voitures , en vélo couché c'est vraiment proche de la tête que ça passe ...
Laurent
Bonsoir Tatra,
La vidéo de Timshell (traversée de Paris à vélo couché m'effraie autant que toi).
Pour moi qui ne connais pas Paris à vélo, comme toi le vélo couché, cela parait très dangereux.
Je vélotaf en VD (meilleure visibilité, gros nounours avec chasuble sécurité, casque entièrement réfléchissant, sacoches oranges vives haute sécurité, feux clignotants avant et arrière allumés en permanence, je me sens moins en sécurité que sur mon tricycle couché, et pour cause, avec plus de deux fois moins de km, il m'arrive de me faire tailler des shorts presque chaque jour, ce n'est pas parce que l'on ne me voit pas, c'est parce que l'on ne me respecte pas. En vélo couché, c'est beaucoup plus rare, les gens s'écartent plus en général (peur que je ne tombe devant eux par manque d'équilibre), curiosité qui les font ralentir voire patienter pour m'observer plus longtemps...
En tricycle couché (à 9cm du bitume pour le mien), c'est le pied, les gens sont plus que respectueux, attendent derrière, sourient en passant doucement, change complétement de voie en dépassant, m'offre des priorités impensables en VD. C'est peut-être parce qu'ils me prennent pour un handicapé, 😎
Donc après 6000 km en deux ans, je n'ai jamais eu une seule frayeur, ni couru aucun risque du à des chauffards inconscients.
Que la Force soit avec Toi
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Bonjour,
Considéré du point de vue de l'automobile ou du camion, c'est à dire le mien, c'est la rigidité des règles de conduite en France et leur caractère coercitif qui créent le danger ; pour être sûr de ne pas franchir de ligne continue - et il y en a partout des lignes continues, beaucoup trop - je suis en ce qui me concerne souvent amené à passer trop près de ce genre de véhicule, non sans avoir donné un bon coup d'avertisseur. En Turquie ce problème n'existe pas et je trouve que la conduite y est plus active et agréable.
Michel
Considéré du point de vue de l'automobile ou du camion, c'est à dire le mien, c'est la rigidité des règles de conduite en France et leur caractère coercitif qui créent le danger ; pour être sûr de ne pas franchir de ligne continue - et il y en a partout des lignes continues, beaucoup trop - je suis en ce qui me concerne souvent amené à passer trop près de ce genre de véhicule, non sans avoir donné un bon coup d'avertisseur. En Turquie ce problème n'existe pas et je trouve que la conduite y est plus active et agréable.
Michel
Bonjour,
je suis en ce qui me concerne souvent amené à passer trop près de ce genre de véhicule, non sans avoir donné un bon coup d'avertisseur. e et agréable.
Michel
mon cher tatra.
qu'est-ce qui t'amene à frôler ce "genre de vehicule " comme tu le dis ?
je te rapelle que l'on dois laisser au moins 1 metre entre les deux vehicules quand on les doubles, et de plus le coup d'avertisseur est super dangereux au cas ou tu surprendrais le dis véhicule, ce qui peux l'amener a se déporter sous la surprise, velo droit ou couché, je dirai même que tu surprendra plus les velo droit qui n'on pratiquement jamais de retro.
logiquement on dois attendre que l'espace soit suffisamment grand pour ne pas mettre en péril les cyclistes.
je te rappelle que les vélos couchés sont des vélos et que leur utilisateurs sont des cyclistes comme les autres, tu vas me rétorquer que les vélos couchés ne sont pas des vélos comme les autres, je vais te dire que si, ils ont deux roues, un guidon, des pédales etc.
remarque aussi le nombre de conducteurs qui mettent leurs clignotant pour doubler les cyclistes et prévenir le cas échéant celui qui est derrière ?
ce qui manque dans notre société c'est la tolérance et la patience, tous le monde veux faire les choses plus vite que les autres et malheur à celui qui est sur son passage.
olivier
je suis en ce qui me concerne souvent amené à passer trop près de ce genre de véhicule, non sans avoir donné un bon coup d'avertisseur. e et agréable.
Michel
mon cher tatra.
qu'est-ce qui t'amene à frôler ce "genre de vehicule " comme tu le dis ?
je te rapelle que l'on dois laisser au moins 1 metre entre les deux vehicules quand on les doubles, et de plus le coup d'avertisseur est super dangereux au cas ou tu surprendrais le dis véhicule, ce qui peux l'amener a se déporter sous la surprise, velo droit ou couché, je dirai même que tu surprendra plus les velo droit qui n'on pratiquement jamais de retro.
logiquement on dois attendre que l'espace soit suffisamment grand pour ne pas mettre en péril les cyclistes.
je te rappelle que les vélos couchés sont des vélos et que leur utilisateurs sont des cyclistes comme les autres, tu vas me rétorquer que les vélos couchés ne sont pas des vélos comme les autres, je vais te dire que si, ils ont deux roues, un guidon, des pédales etc.
remarque aussi le nombre de conducteurs qui mettent leurs clignotant pour doubler les cyclistes et prévenir le cas échéant celui qui est derrière ?
ce qui manque dans notre société c'est la tolérance et la patience, tous le monde veux faire les choses plus vite que les autres et malheur à celui qui est sur son passage.
olivier
Remarque d'un ami qui roule en vélo couché Xlow. Ce n'est certes pas un voyageur, mais un cycliste quand meme.
Les voitures , en le doublant, montent a sa hauteur, le regarde en rigolant "quècequecè que cet engin" et d'un coup (re) regarde devant OOOHHH merde ....... Un coup de volant. Et hop le cycliste!!! Il est sur que s'il y a une voiture en face, on oubli vite le cycliste. C'est malheureusement le cas de tous les types de vélo.
Les voitures , en le doublant, montent a sa hauteur, le regarde en rigolant "quècequecè que cet engin" et d'un coup (re) regarde devant OOOHHH merde ....... Un coup de volant. Et hop le cycliste!!! Il est sur que s'il y a une voiture en face, on oubli vite le cycliste. C'est malheureusement le cas de tous les types de vélo.
Une rencontre à l'air sympathique.... 2-3 et 4-5-6 juillet 2011
http://eurovelogex.over-blog.fr/
Voila plus de 6 ans que je roule couché (2 roues)et pas plus de souci qu'en vélo droit
par contre en 3 roues (trike) encore plus en sécurité pratiquement pas un automobiliste ne m'a frôlé en 4 ans et pourtant je suis plus bas avec le 3 roues
comme quoi ce n'est pas la hauteur qui compte mais la largeur
car avec un trike l'automobiliste a moins de place pour passer
mes ballades les pieds devant
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contre une femme au volant d'un 4x4 qui d'une main téléphone et de l'autre se maquille : tu peux avoir tous les fanions du monde .....
jules
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J'ai pratiqué pas mal le bent, la réponse de Timshel et ses liens qu'il propose sont d'une grande sagesse et plein de vérité. 😉
Je sais bien qu'un automobiliste peut voir une canette de bière sur la route, que certains automobilistes manque de respect envers les cyclistes, que les cyclocouchistes étonnent les automobilistes qui les dépassent et ralentissent leur alure, que le cyclocouchiste voit autant que le cycliste qui roulent sur un vélo droit, mais je peux vous dire expérience à l'appui que dans certains cas on nous voit pas toujours, et que les accidents n'arrivent pas qu'aux autres!!🏴☠️ et qu'il vaut mieux prendre plusieurs précautions plutôt qu'aucune. Bonne route aux cyclistes pour 2011.
NC
Bonjour,
qu'est-ce qui t'amene à frôler ce "genre de vehicule " comme tu le dis ?
Je vous ai expliqué. Je fais mon possible pour laisser la place qu'il faut, mais comme en France il est interdit de franchir une ligne continue même pour doubler un véhicule qui avance au pas, on est parfois amené à ne pas prendre le risque d'une infraction quitte à effrayer un peu.
et de plus le coup d'avertisseur est super dangereux au cas ou tu surprendrais le dis véhicule
L'avertisseur, c'est un peu à cela que ça sert, non ? 🤪 En tous cas avec un coup d'avertisseur on a au moins l'assurance de s'être signalé.
logiquement on dois attendre que l'espace soit suffisamment grand pour ne pas mettre en péril les cyclistes.
Il est de nombreux endroits où cela engendre des situations qui non seulement sont agaçantes mais aussi dangereuses, créant des bouchons, avec des risques de carambolages. A un moment il faut savoir prendre des initiatives pour que le risque soit le moindre.
je te rappelle que les vélos couchés sont des vélos et que leur utilisateurs sont des cyclistes comme les autres, tu vas me rétorquer que les vélos couchés ne sont pas des vélos comme les autres, je vais te dire que si, ils ont deux roues, un guidon, des pédales etc.
Ils sont moins maniables dans la perception que j'en ai, et moins visibles.
ce qui manque dans notre société c'est la tolérance et la patience, tous le monde veux faire les choses plus vite que les autres et malheur à celui qui est sur son passage.
Je vis dans une région française où l'automobile est quasiment indispensable et où elle est pour presque tous une parcelle conséquente du temps de travail ; comme les conditions de travail des gens se dégradent, leur agacement en voiture s'intensifie, c'est assez compréhensible, même si on peut le regretter.
Michel
qu'est-ce qui t'amene à frôler ce "genre de vehicule " comme tu le dis ?
Je vous ai expliqué. Je fais mon possible pour laisser la place qu'il faut, mais comme en France il est interdit de franchir une ligne continue même pour doubler un véhicule qui avance au pas, on est parfois amené à ne pas prendre le risque d'une infraction quitte à effrayer un peu.
et de plus le coup d'avertisseur est super dangereux au cas ou tu surprendrais le dis véhicule
L'avertisseur, c'est un peu à cela que ça sert, non ? 🤪 En tous cas avec un coup d'avertisseur on a au moins l'assurance de s'être signalé.
logiquement on dois attendre que l'espace soit suffisamment grand pour ne pas mettre en péril les cyclistes.
Il est de nombreux endroits où cela engendre des situations qui non seulement sont agaçantes mais aussi dangereuses, créant des bouchons, avec des risques de carambolages. A un moment il faut savoir prendre des initiatives pour que le risque soit le moindre.
je te rappelle que les vélos couchés sont des vélos et que leur utilisateurs sont des cyclistes comme les autres, tu vas me rétorquer que les vélos couchés ne sont pas des vélos comme les autres, je vais te dire que si, ils ont deux roues, un guidon, des pédales etc.
Ils sont moins maniables dans la perception que j'en ai, et moins visibles.
ce qui manque dans notre société c'est la tolérance et la patience, tous le monde veux faire les choses plus vite que les autres et malheur à celui qui est sur son passage.
Je vis dans une région française où l'automobile est quasiment indispensable et où elle est pour presque tous une parcelle conséquente du temps de travail ; comme les conditions de travail des gens se dégradent, leur agacement en voiture s'intensifie, c'est assez compréhensible, même si on peut le regretter.
Michel
Bonjour,
si tes explication te suffisent pour te sentir dédouané des risques que tu fais prendre aux cyclistes, tant mieux pour toi.
J'ai le sentiment de faire de mon mieux pour la sécurité de tout le monde.
Michel
si tes explication te suffisent pour te sentir dédouané des risques que tu fais prendre aux cyclistes, tant mieux pour toi.
J'ai le sentiment de faire de mon mieux pour la sécurité de tout le monde.
Michel
Je viens de visionner la vidéo de traversée de paris........ et je ne vois pas ce qu'il y a d'extraordinaire. Qui a déja pédalé en ville, a déja vécu cela!!!!
A moins que la visibilité soit si faible en VC, mais je n'en ai pas sensation sur la vidéo..
Alors qu'y a t'il??
Alors qu'y a t'il??
Une rencontre à l'air sympathique.... 2-3 et 4-5-6 juillet 2011
http://eurovelogex.over-blog.fr/
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Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
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.
Can you take an electric bike on trains in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland?
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!
A shout-out to a cycling colleague from Savoie
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes Here are his travels Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place Rural and quite peaceful A road cycling route created by Serge B...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php
The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes Here are his travels Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place Rural and quite peaceful A road cycling route created by Serge B...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php
The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php
First of all... happy New Year! Wishing you great roads in 2017!
I’ve been traveling for a few years now with a high-quality mountain bike, but it’s equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. I live (pedal) with the constant worry of a breakdown (leak, air bubble, heat causing the fluid to...). My bike mechanic tells me it’s impossible to switch them out for V-brakes.
What do you all think? Am I taking a big risk continuing (alone) with these brakes? Thanks in advance for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025. It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border. We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
You’ve been warned.
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025. It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border. We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
You’ve been warned.
Hi there,
I’m planning the route to cycle from Lille to Nordkapp with my partner.
Duration: 3 months, from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
In the attached details below, I need to add some "non-riding" days (rest days, basically).
So I’m looking to "shorten" the trip by taking ferries or trains for some stretches. Which areas could I skip?
Thanks in advance for your great tips.
Have a good evening.
https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/collection/4023980/-lille-cap-nord-1er-mai-au-31-juillet-2026?ref=collection