Of course!! It all depends on how you approach it. I did a little Europe tour with 20 euros a day for 42 days. And I could’ve spent even less if I didn’t eat so much and drink so much beer!
There are so many heroes in this discussion, I swear!
Quitting your job to travel, spending 20 euros a day...
How do you do it?
There’s a lot to learn, I guess—the journey of a quest, which I’ve only just started myself.
Thanks everyone!
I quit my job to travel too... I shed a little tear, I’m a hero, 20 euros a day on the road is double my budget 😏.
If I introduced you to my old coworkers, they’d probably call me a zero instead of a hero—someone who can’t afford a stinky 4x4, a fancy sedan, a BlackBerry, or tons of Facebook friends... 🤪
It’s all about perspective...
The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear
(William Lovett)
hi
at first glance, your username made me think of a Mediterranean gangster from the last century—spelling aside.
I prefer the story of the shrimp riding a bike—less dangerous and way more elegant, nice touch! !
Of course!! It all depends on how you approach it. I did a little Europe tour with 20 euros a day for 42 days. And I could’ve spent even less if I didn’t eat so much and drink so much beer!
There are so many heroes in this discussion, I swear!
Quitting your job to travel, spending 20 euros a day...
How do you do it?
There’s a lot to learn, I suppose—the path of a journey I’ve just started myself.
Thanks everyone!
I quit my job to travel... I shed a little tear, I’m a hero. 20 euros a day on the road is double my budget 😏.
If I introduced you to my former coworkers, they’d probably call me a zero instead of a hero—someone who can’t afford a stinky 4x4, a fancy sedan, a BlackBerry, or tons of Facebook friends... 🤪
It’s all about perspective...
True, I totally agree with you—it’s all about perspective!
But what’s the connection with the sedan, Facebook, or BlackBerry? And who are you calling a "hero"? I’m a bit lost, I don’t really get it, sorry!
hi
we’re currently in Mongolia, and we’re planning to spend the winter in Asia before heading to Central Asia and then Europe next summer.
We should be in Tehran in June 2011—maybe that lines up with your dates???
hi,
thanks for your blog, it’s really well done. I’m thinking of doing Dunkirk to Denmark round trip by bike in summer 2011. What can you tell me about campgrounds in Germany and Denmark, especially their cost? Is hot water extra like it is in Holland? Thanks for the info!
« L'avenir appartient aux audacieux, il appartient à ceux qui cherchent,
qui prennent des risques...
qui assument le risque de tomber et qui se relèvent toujours de leurs épreuves
Raymond Vincent
To answer the title of this post—the very first one, 11 pages back ;)—I’m planning a little trip from Montreal to New York for May. About 1,600 km over roughly 3 weeks (looping around Lake Ontario).
After a year off because of “no time, gotta work,” I’m heading back out and can’t wait!!
The more or less exact route is on my blog, but everything’s still in the works… and not finished (tips/suggestions and feedback welcome :P).
Hi there,
> Degiv: hey, we're practically neighbors! 🙂 I'm 7 km from Fumay...
> my next trip will be in Morocco (as usual, I never get tired of it!)...
In February: an easy route in the south, just to get back in the saddle.
And in the spring, a trek in the High Atlas, with plenty of elevation gain! And stunning landscapes!!
If anyone's interested, I'm looking for cyclists to join me!
« Je ne suis pas d’accord avec ce que vous dites, mais je me battrai jusqu’à la mort pour que vous ayez le droit de le dire. »
For my part, I'm setting off on a 600-700 km bike loop in Brittany in July, for 15 days. Starting from Nantes, passing through Carnac, Concarneau, the Côte de Granit Rose, Dinan, Saint-Malo... And returning by TER, with some extra riding if I'm still motivated! By the way, if anyone's got a similar trip planned this summer, I wouldn't mind sharing part of the route with them!
Otherwise, I'm a huge fan of a Europe bike tour that goes through Turkey and all that, but that's for later—when my wallet's a bit fuller and I'm a little older!
Good evening,
I think it’s time to post this topic again for 2011. The enthusiasm is early, and sharing it is... important.
PS: Hope your Greek adventure was amazing!!!
Marc
For 2010, it’ll be a little three-day trip from Aix-en-Provence to Cassis, looping around Sainte-Victoire and climbing Sainte-Baume at the end of the week 🙂 ... just 4 more days to get through at work The huge advantage of this trip is that we’re leaving from home ... who said adventure was just around the corner? 😎
And for 2011, nothing set in stone yet—maybe Toulouse-Bordeaux with the kids, part of the North Sea Cycle Route with the little ones, or a section of the GTMC without our dear blond heads ... 😛
We’re a family of four (ages 54, 42, 13, and 10), from Beloeil in Montérégie (Québec). We’ll be leaving on June 25, 2011, for a 23-day bike-camping adventure starting in Bordeaux.
Our route takes us through the Landes, the Basque Country, and the Pyrenees, with a detour east to see the Cathar castles before heading back to Carcassonne.
For 2011, we're hitting the road by bike again. This time, Baptiste (4 years old) will be on his own bike—until now, he had the royal spot in his trailer!
Don’t worry, we’re not torturing the kid—we’ve got a "Trail Gator" to tow him, and we’ll still bring his trailer in case he wants to take a little nap!
Our summer 2011 destination is still up in the air. We’re waiting to test a weekend with Baptiste riding on his own, and we’ll decide based on his enthusiasm and stamina!
For the Rikimiki family, we did Bordeaux to Bidart in one week, self-supported, two years ago. Such an amazing memory—super peaceful: "Contis, a little seaside resort not to miss, with a quiet and shady municipal campsite."
Good evening,
I’ve learned about your bike trip plans.
If you’re looking for accommodation during your visit to the Cathar castles, you’d be very welcome here.
We’re looking forward to hosting you—I’ve received so much help during my own travels, I could never give back as much.
We’re located in the triangle between Toulouse, Albi, and Carcassonne.
Safe travels and happy planning!
Best regards,
Denis
My current project is a huge European loop—something like "Amiens to Lisbon (via the Camino de Santiago), then Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki, Nordkapp, Oslo, Copenhagen, Prague (maybe), and back to Amiens." All by bike, for 2012!
For my part, I’m about to embark on a year-long world bike tour (I know, a year’s not much, and a world tour is a lot... 🤪 ).
I’m leaving from Lausanne heading to Dakar on July 18th. After that, I’ll cross South America from Rio to Lima. Finally, I’ll do Calcutta to Lausanne, but I’m not sure which route to take yet: Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan???
For 2011, I’m thinking of cycling for about a month in France—starting near Givet and then doing a loop around Paris—but the route isn’t fully set yet. The only thing that’s certain is the departure!
For summer 2011, we’re staying in France. We’re starting from Bourges to reach Les Sables-d’Olonne, then following the coast to Bayonne—or taking the Compostelle route 2 to get to Bayonne. Still thinking about it!
Hey everyone, my dad and I are heading out soon. We're doing Grenoble to Cannes—I'm really excited because it'll be both of our first trips like this, and for me, my first real journey. We've got a tent and sleeping bags carefully packed in a bike trailer. We're planning to stick to wild camping. That's about it!
My girlfriend and I are heading out on a tandem bike to do a round trip from Rambouillet to Mont Saint-Michel, and it’ll be our first real trip like this.
So, we finally have a departure date—it’s "this year"!
We (as a couple, with Rémy40) leave on September 2nd aboard a cargo ship bound for Buenos Aires.
We’ll start cycling south toward Ushuaia from Neuquén (the lake region), alternating between Argentine and Chilean stretches.
For the return trip, we plan to take the boat from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt. After that, we’ll stay in Chile up to Valparaíso and Santiago before crossing back into Mendoza. From there, we’ll head north and should cross the border again near San Pedro de Atacama. The rest is less defined, but roughly: Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador... then we’ll reassess whether to keep going north or head home.
Faites que le rêve dévore votre vie afin que la vie ne dévore pas votre rêve (Antoine de Saint Exupéry)
1 month to cover 2 countries??
For me, it’ll be 1 month to cover… just Andalusia😇. Skipping Granada, Córdoba, Ronda, etc. without stopping would be a shame😎. Plus, 2000 to 2500 km is enough for me😇 (especially since it doesn’t look flat). Departure on April 2nd and return on the 30th. Still planning the trip (first time taking my bike on a plane).
Also planning to ride from Melun (or Malesherbes) to Uzès (Gard) between June 12th and 30th, passing through the Massif Central (and the Cévennes if possible). Haven’t prepped for that yet.
Alright, our departure finally has a date—it’s "within the year."
We (as a couple, with Rémy40) are leaving on September 2nd on a cargo ship bound for Buenos Aires.
We’ll start heading south toward Ushuaia from Neuquén (the lake region), alternating between Argentine and Chilean stretches.
For the return trip, we plan to take the boat from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt. After that, we’ll stay in Chile until Valparaíso and Santiago, then cross back over the border to Mendoza. From there, we’ll continue north and should cross the border again near San Pedro de Atacama. The rest is a bit fuzzy, but roughly: Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador... then we’ll reassess to see if we keep heading north or head home.
How’s the cargo ship (hipster, rugged, or pretty standard?)
It’s been a while since I last posted here. I’m leaving in October for a bike tour of Europe’s edges.
I work with school groups, figuring out how to bring classes together and adapt the year’s curriculum around a bike trip where the kids are fully involved. It’s a whole story, but I’m as committed as the steel in my bike frame.
Right now, I’m in the research phase for grants and funding.
I can’t wait to share this journey with the kids and spend a year circling our continent.
Hi JANODOU,
This week I’m picking up the Catrike Expedition😉 I ordered from On Avance in Montpellier, and by mid-May I plan to cycle around France—including crossing the Pyrénées on the way out and the Alps on the way back.
Cheers.🙂
Cyberopa
"On ne va jamais aussi loin que lorsque l'on ne sait où l'on va"
I’m leaving from home in the Paris area, heading to the Atlantic, and then doing a counterclockwise loop around the edges. The four key points are Brest (the westernmost stop on the way back), Athens (the southernmost), the North Cape, and the Russian border to the east.
I’m setting off in October to spend the winter around the Mediterranean and then head up to the North Cape in spring/summer.
Now I just need to finish the prep and scrape together a bit more cash.
Tour de France this summer.
Start and finish in Saint-Quentin, with big stages in Besançon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Le Mans, and Amiens.
The route will come together as I ride :)
As for travel buddies, I’ve got a few people interested, but nothing’s set in stone. If anyone wants to join me for part of the trip, let me know!
PS: Still looking for a spot in a garden (anywhere in France) to pitch my tent ;)
For me, it’ll be a crossing of Mongolia and a bit of road in Russia.
The plan is to go from Ulaanbaatar to Tashanta (for Mongolia) and then Tashanta to Novosibirsk for Russia—about two and a half months total.
The whole trip will last three months, since I’ll be wandering around Russia on foot and by train before hopping on the saddle.
The entire bike portion will be done as bike-camping and self-supported, and I’ll be traveling solo.
This’ll be a big first for me—I’m new to bike touring!
Voyager, c'est bien utile, ça fait travailler l'imagination. Tout le reste n'est que déceptions et fatigues. Céline.
For the visa, I’ll figure it out later—I’ve got Russian friends who can (or at least say they can) invite me, or even better, a friend of my dad’s who just recently passed her exams to become a consul. She’s waiting for her assignment this summer, which will most likely be in... Moscow! So I’m not too worried about it ;)
Worst case, I’ll just pay for the invitation like everyone else (or almost everyone).
Voyager, c'est bien utile, ça fait travailler l'imagination. Tout le reste n'est que déceptions et fatigues. Céline.
For me, it’ll be a month-long journey through the Alps: Switzerland-Austria-Northern Italy. I think it’s gonna be brutal 🏴☠️🤪 on the climbs, but it’s just a little warm-up for a big trip I’m planning in a few years—to ride all the way to China.
Departure planned for mid-May:
- Montpellier > heading due north to Paray-le-Monial where I’ll meet up with a friend coming from the Paris area.
- We’ll head to Donaueschingen in Germany.
- Straight to Constanța or Tulcea in Romania via the EuroVelo 6.
Return trip:
- My friend will take a bus back to Paris.
- For me (if I’m still up for it), I’ll go through southern Europe: Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, and finally Mont Ventoux if my legs are still strong 😉 ... and wrap up the loop back in Montpellier.
For me, it’ll be a month-long trek through the Alps: Switzerland-Austria-Northern Italy. I think it’s gonna be brutal🏴☠️🤪 on the climbs, but it’s just a little warm-up for a big trip I’m planning in a few years—riding all the way to China.
Some stunning spots in that area: Estyrol, the Dolomites, the famous Ponte Di Legno...
Gex to Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny? Maybe it's really nice.
I remember reading in *Montagne Magazine*—a while back—that a famous mountaineer who’d climbed all the 8,000-meter peaks admitted he’d rather take it easy and "wander around this area" than tackle the high summits again...
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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?😏
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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 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.
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
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!
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?
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!
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...
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!
