Who are you? Where are you from? Where are you going?
Like last year at this time, a post about bike travel ideas.
How many of us are preparing a trip planned for this year? Probably a lot.
What’s yours—the one you’ve been dying to do for so long, maybe too long? For us, it’s a modest PARIS-MARATHON by bike, followed by MARATHON-ATHENS on foot in June 2010. And you?
May the passion keep growing before, during, and after! Happy planning and safe travels to everyone.
Well, I’m thinking of setting off for 3 weeks in May on a bike-camping trip with my bike and trailer.
Starting from Tours where I live, heading down to Biarritz, then making my way to Perpignan, and returning via Aurillac and the Creuse region.
In total, about 2,000 km and quite a bit of elevation gain.
After doing 1,200 km in 14 days this summer, I have a better idea of what it takes.
Anyway, just wanted to share that!
I checked out your blog—it’s really cool to ride with your son!
See you later,
Bruno
To celebrate my retirement, I’m doing a round trip from Valence d'Agen to the North Cape on a recumbent tricycle. Departure in early April, return in September.
Normally, I’ll pass through Charente to pick up my friend Herhyck, who has the same goal with a similar vehicle.
For the preparation, it’s intentionally vague to leave room for adventure—the idea is that beyond the destination (the North Cape), what matters is the journey there and back, the sights, the encounters... The route is just a rough outline: head straight up to Normandy, then follow the coast to northern Germany, cross into Denmark, then Sweden, up Sweden’s east coast, into Finland, then Norway all the way north, descend along the Norwegian coast, then through southern Sweden, Denmark, and roughly the same route back for the rest of the trip.
For accommodation, as much wild camping as possible.
There you go. Six months of adventure. The goal is slowness to enjoy the trip. Mileage and time don’t matter!
If all goes well, there’ll be a website to follow the journey.
Well done and good luck with the prep!
If that photo is yours, I’d say at first glance you’ve got more of a Kersauson vibe than a Jalabert one!!😉
But then again, Briançon to Slovenia by boat... that’s gonna be a tough one.
See ya!😎
Bruno
Awesome project!!!! Even better with the family. A lovely, original finish for a bike tour.
Good luck, and looking forward to reading about your adventures on the blog.
Hi Janodou,
For me, due to lack of time and certainly the culmination of many trips, it’ll be pedaling in the Promised Land—Israel in February 2010.
A mix of excitement and questions, it’s the realization of a dream for me.
Jordan, Egypt—nothing but pure joy, so much I’ve dreamed of...
For my part, I’m planning to do Orly - Auch (Gers) by bike-camping in May 2010. The route isn’t set yet.
Two weeks of bike-camping at the end of August or in September 2010, but I’m torn between Brittany, Alsace/Jura, or the Southeast.
How many of us are preparing a trip planned for this year?
For this year, no more trips are planned.
Snow has been falling since last night—next Friday, the winter season starts at Alpe d'Huez... here we go for 5 months of skiing.
But for next year, if the various ongoing projects allow it, a trip across Canada from May/June to August/September, from Dawson City to Montreal... Halifax if I can.
If I can’t get away for that period, it’ll be Japan from September to November.
The world is really unfair. I live by the sea, and my passion is the mountains. I’d love to live and work near Briançon...
Unfair, unfair... that’s a bit hasty.
My thing is the mountains (and traveling by bicycle), and that’s where I live. Life’s simple 😏
And since it puts me in a good mood, I’ll say it again: it’s snoooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww
For my part, after a summer tour of Switzerland with my 10-year-old son (Jura, Rhône, and Rhine routes), we’re tackling the Carpathians next (a bit of Romania, lots of Ukraine, and Poland), this time with his big sister (12 years old). Three weeks of adventure planned...
For us, it’s the big departure—my layoff happened this Friday. We’re casting off in early March, heading east for a two-year bike trip around the world.
For us, it’ll be a long trip around the world. No set date, no precise itinerary—we’re heading east.
We want to enjoy nature and discover different cultures. Along the way, we plan to lend a hand to NGOs.
We’re aiming to leave in April 2010. http://www.selle-a-vie.com
For my wife and me, it’ll be the northern Vietnamese Tonkin in February for a month.
It’s chilly at that time of year, but it’ll also be Tet festival.
Then in the summer, we’re starting a tour of France along the borders.
Since it’s roughly 5,000 km, we’ll split it into two parts.
I’d love to hear about your route! I think it might be similar (Paris-Istanbul 2012).
Anyway, it’s a really great idea! No need to be modest—it’s awesome! This kind of thing is gonna inspire people!!!
I remember one year, a couple headed south to take part in the Roc Azur, but they got there with a tandem and a huge homemade trailer made from their two mountain bikes!!!
Sticking to my habit of escaping South America every other year, I’m planning a visit to the Eastern Roman Empire, starting with Egypt. I’m aiming to leave sometime in January, probably right after the CCI festival, and I’ll return when I’ve had enough—maybe October. That’s the purple part on the map.
Roughly, I’ll follow the routes suggested by Michelin guides or similar, but with no strict plan—just going with the flow.
Budget is my usual 400 € per month, plus the flight ticket.
If anyone wants to join me for part of the journey, you’re more than welcome.
For my friend and me, we're leaving on February 14, 2010, heading east toward Central Asia and then India. For now, we’ve planned 18 months, and maybe longer if the urge strikes: http://artizenvelo.free.fr
hi there, my plan and wish: cycling the Danube from Romania to Germany in September 2010;
I really want to do it, but haven’t made a final decision yet;
Love your plan! Since I bike and run a lot too, I’m totally on board.
For me, it’ll probably be one of these:
- A tour of Iceland
- Crossing the Alps all the way to Slovenia
- Connecting the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea (actually an extension of my 2008 trip from Montbéliard to the Black Sea)...
... but yeah, I always change my mind at the last minute, so don’t take my post too seriously 😉😊
Ciao
Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.
If you want, Bruno, you can follow in Gleb Travine’s footsteps... a full loop of the former USSR, with a west-to-east crossing along the northern coast... on the ice. Of course, if you want to match his conditions, you’ll need to set off with a 1930s fixed-gear bike. That’d give you something original (at least for the post-war era). I’m reading the book about his journey (*The Centaur of the Arctic*)... it’s pure inspiration...
On my end, I’m prepping for a third solo ride through the Pyrenees this spring. After that, I’ll meet up with a fellow cyclist in Agde to explore the Canal du Midi and the Garonne Canal together, taking our time to discover the area. If all goes well, we’ll then tackle part of the EuroVelo 6 from Saint-Nazaire to—well, we’re aiming for Basel!
Happy planning to all!
Cyclo 78
Hello!
For us, it’ll be Germany—the cyclist’s paradise where everything is designed for them—from Füssen in Bavaria all the way to Berlin. By bike paths, of course, and the Romantic Road!
Such a warm welcome, great beers, stunning villages, far from cars, and so safe (unlike back home).
Our 5th trip to Germany, and we’ve never been disappointed. :))
Long live peace and Franco-German friendship!
Minjocebo, Var
biking in Albania
15 days starting from Tirana
one week in the Albanian Alps: Vermosh, Theth, Barmjam, Curri
then Lake Ohrid, descending to the Albanian coast
and the loop will be complete
1200 km in 15 days
Hey everyone... same plan as Ralevy, "Nor'pic (Pic de Nore) to Nordkapp. Stopping in Lyon to pick up my partner Ray, and then off on the adventure. Only downside is that Ray hasn’t made her final decision yet. I think my 68 years will be up to handling 6 months of such an amazing trip... the experience is in my panniers.
Can we get in touch, Ralevy? Cheers to everyone and to successful trips!
Maxou
Hi,
Well, I’m planning my annual trip to France.
Next year (September) I’m going to cycle around Alsace.
From the initial info I’ve gathered, it seems like a gorgeous region to explore by bike.
If anyone has any favorite spots to recommend, don’t hesitate!
Over the past few years, I’ve done the Périgord with the Canal du Midi, cycled through the Massif Central and a bit of the Camino de Santiago, and my most recent trip was in Burgundy.
Three amazing journeys.
My travel planning has changed a lot—nowadays, I aim for about 50 km of cycling per day. I book my first hotel when I arrive, and then each morning over breakfast, I reserve my guesthouse or hotel for the day. Before setting off, I pick two potential places to stay. My route is mapped out in advance, but if someone suggests a better path, I don’t hesitate to change course. Or if we love a place, we’ll decide to stay an extra day—no long deliberation needed.
That’s how I plan my trips now. If you’ve got any travel tips or suggestions, feel free to share!
I see you’re not letting anything get you down, and you’re absolutely right—you’ve done the Périgord, the Massif Central, and Burgundy, and now you’re planning Alsace. Great choice; the food isn’t bad either, and from the photo, I can see where you get your renewable cycling energy from those sunny hills.
If you’re arriving in France via Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, you can stop by the house, and you’ll get to enjoy my good cooking and my wine cellar...
See you online soon! http://janodou.over-blog.com/pages/PARISMARATHONATHENES-1795895.html
It’ll first do the north of France :)
A world tour is planned in 5-6 years. Before that, I think Europe.
But for now, money’s tight (the bike’s already gonna make a huge dent in the budget...). Ah, student life!
If nothing’s planned (for now) for this summer, it’s because I’m heading to Burkina for a month and a half.
More seriously, and staying on topic, I’m planning a little trip to Innsbruck by train for 2010... and if it still works out, why not a ride around Lake Geneva with the Eurovélogex crew? 😎
For me, I flew with my bike in the baggage hold to Turkey twice—one stay in Kusadasi and another in Antalya. Then I assembled the bike at the hotel and went for rides every morning at sunrise. That lasted 13 days of morning rides.
This year, I went to Djerba, where I rented a mountain bike at the hotel reception. I rode around and explored Djerba for the entire stay—13 days of biking.
Next year, I’m traveling to Hurghada, Egypt, where I’m looking for a bike rental.
Those are my kind of vacations.
Hey janodou,
Yeah, I really enjoy the finer things in life—too bad we missed out on a trip last time since I left from Charles de Gaulle. I would’ve loved to go taste and savor some good stuff.
If you ever pass through Montreal, let me know! I’ll make sure you try our local dishes and ice wine instead.
This is where it gets tricky—20 kg max for luggage, then it’s 50 € per extra kilo.
As a result, I’m changing my next trip. I was thinking of leaving Egypt for Greece, which makes sense climate-wise for traveling in winter. But it’d cost me at least 500 € one-way with the bike.
Now I’m planning to go from Greece to Egypt and back to Greece. On the outbound trip, I’ll either freeze or leave in March instead of January. 200 € round-trip with the bike on EasyJet. Spend little and adapt to reality to travel longer.
Hey Janodou,
I’ve mentioned it before—traveling from North to South America by trike over a year. The project’s coming together! I had a chat with HR this morning to sort out my leave: planning to leave around Ascension Day weekend 2010 for Vancouver by plane with British Airways (they take the trike for an extra fee—need to check how much that’ll be…). Returning via Buenos Aires (maybe Montevideo or Rio?) in April 2011, also with BA.
Hi Jean-Luc,
No, I’ve never cycled in South America yet (it’s a project for when the kids can pedal on their own). So far, my husband and I have climbed various peaks, from Bolivia to Argentina. There are so many! My favorite was Tocclaraju in Peru for its beauty and technical challenge. For my husband, I think it’s Aconcagua—he climbed it three weeks before our daughter was born...
If you’d like any info, feel free to DM me. We did everything independently, on our own.
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.
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
