Bonjour! Apres 18 000 km de pedalage en Afrique, nous remontons en Egypte.
voyage.jeremiebt.com.
Nous voulons relier Louxor/Cairo par la fameuse route des Oasis.
J'aurais voulu savoir si il existait une liste des villes/villages/oasis ou nous pouvons avoir de l'eau et de la nourriture sur cette route (surtout de l'eau) et le nb de kilometre qui les separent...
Cela nous aiderait beaucop dans notre periple.... !
Merci de l'aide de ceux qui savent..
Jeremie et Claire
via michelin vous donnera une bonne idée du kilometrage entre les oasis
a savoitr que vous devrez de toute facon passer par assiout du fait que vous etes en velo
et entre les oasis aucune option de reprendre de l'eau !
donc des troncons de 200 / 250 KM a prévoir en autonomie pour les oasis les plus distantes les unes des autres
Concernant la route des Oasis toutes les infos km et points d'eau sont sur le site envoye l'autre jour (on ne s'en pas servi pour autant). En gros tu trouves de l'eau tous les 70km et souvent moins sauf une fois 100km avant Abu Minqar dans votre sens.
Pour trouver de l'eau il y a : les checkpoints police, les ambulanciers, les villages, les oasis et dans la derniere partie (dans votre sens) avant le Caire tu longes une ligne de chemin de fer et il y a des petites "gares" avec des citernes. Dernier recours possibles les minibus car il y a quand meme toujours du trafic entre les oasis. Pour notre part on a porte notre consommation de la journee (assez faible car pas trop chaud et en fin d'apres midi un peu plus d'eau pour le bivouac).
Concernant le Desert Blanc, de chaque cote tu as 1 checkpoint police. Faire le plein d'eau. Puis la route passe en bordure du Desert Blanc mais il faut emprunter la piste sur votre droite (panneau Main Entrance) les 5 premiers km se font sur le velo puis tu pousses encore 5 autres km pour arriver jusqu'aux jolis sites.
Pour faire une pause ou deux on vous recommande El Qasr et Bahariya. A El Qasr y a un seul hotel pas trop cher et 2 lodges hyper cher. Se balader dans l'oasis vaut le detour.
Attention bon plan : A partir de Mut il y a un "itineraire bis" pour rejoindre El Qasr au milieu des champs, des oasis et des petits villages, splendides. Court, 30km mais vraiment chouette.
Dernier point : toute cette region est truffee de sources d'eau chaude, il suffit de demander aux locaux "Hamamat". Il nous est arrive de bivouaquer a cote de ces sources.
Bonjour a tous. Nous avons apprit que des frontieres Israeliennes etait fermées. Nous esperons donc pouvoir quitter la route des Oasis avant Le Caire pour rejoindre la cote et traverser vers le Sinai et aller au poste frontiere de Taba.
bref, j'ai besoin d'une information concernant une route possible.
Sur cette carte, au nord du Desert Blanc, il y a une route transversale qui part vers l'Est pour la ville de El Minya (pas sur la carte).
Elle coupe le Nile au dessus du "E" de Egypte, puis descend vers Louxor.
Sur cette autre carte il y a une route de Farafya a Asyut en bas de la carte.
Ces routes sont elle praticable en velo?
Sableuse ou en terre battue? En goudron?
Y a t il des villages pour avoir de l'eau ?
Si jamais vous etes specialiste du coin, nous sommes heureux d'avoir votre avis ;))))
aucune route contrairement a ce que marquent vos cartes
ce ne sont que des pistes "OFF ROAD" prises par les expeditions 4X4 avec des mesures de securtié tels que telephone satellite et plusieurs vehicules en convoi + eau /nourriture pour plusieurs jours ...
j'ai perso fait l'axe barahyah / Fayoum en 4X4 il ya un moment déja = en fait la piste qui vous amene au sud de l'oasis du fayoum , près des lacs
nous avons mis 6H en jeep 4X4 = et il n'y a que du sable, de la montagne et des dunes .... un pur plaisir aventure , mais parfait pour se perdre !
Merci Katt pour cette reponse (et l autre aussi :).. Nous serons donc les premiers cycliste a prendre cette route.
Je deconne :)))))))
Si tu nous croise sur la route, fais nous un coucou :)
Voici nos notes sur place, pour les prochains voyageurs...
Dans l'oasis El Kharga il faut absolument visiter la necropole copte de Al -Bagawat. A 3km au nord du centre ville, 1 km au nord de temple Ibis. Tres bien indique depuis la route, a 500m de celle-ci.
A Dahkla, vous pouvez aller dans l'hotel pas cher "El garden hotel" avec ahmed. Un lieu super sympa.
Passez lui le bonjour des deux cyclistes francais ;)
Le village medieval de El Kasr, a 35 km Ouest de El Kasr "ville", est magnifique, exactement sur la route de Farafra.
Il existe un trajet bis entre Mout et El Kasr, d'envrion 38 km en passant par de superbes petits villages comme a El Qalamun, El Jolida, El Moushia. La bifurcation se trouve a 10 km au nord de Mout, paralelle ouest.
Il y a a une superbe source d'eau chaude a ne pas rater sur la route, à 3 km nord centre ville de mout, 7 kmavant l' intersection du raccourci ci-dessus.
L'Hotel à el Kasr Mohamed "tourist rest house" est pas cher et tres bien . Passez lui le bonjour des deux cyclistes francais ;)
La seule etape avec des soucis d'eau c'est entre Minkar et Garb, 120 km Sud Est.
Dans le desert blanc, il y a deux spots principaux pres de la route a exactement 16 et 40 km nord de Farafra.
Une tres jolie source d'eau chaude se trouve dans le village El Heiz – demander "Bir el Heiz ein goma". A 50 km au sud baharia. Il y a la un rest camp traditionnel super sympa.
L'unique cafétéria de la region pour s'approvisionner se trouve a 185km nord de baharaiya et une autre plus grosse mais moins conviviale est a 15 km plus Caire)
Je reponds a un message recu aujourdhui de futurs voyageurs
Super !
> 01 - Est- il possible d'acheter en Egypte les cartouches Campingaz?
je ne sais pas, mais je pense que c'est TRES rare. La ba tout le monde cuisine au bois, nous on avait un rechaud a essence primus
> 02 - Est- il possible acheter de la nourritour à porter dans les oasis? Et de l'eau en bouteille?
Oui les oasis sont de petites villes, aucuns souci
> 03 - si non, il suffit d'utiliser dell'amuchina pour purifier l'eau?
Nous on ne purifiat pas l'eau. En egypte, pas de probleme.
04 - Est-Il possible faire du camping dans l'oasis?
Difficile car c'est une petite ville. Le mieux est de demander l'hospitalité des gens. E peripherie il y a des petites maisons avec jardin, tu plantes la tente sans probleme, et passe de superbes soirées avec les egyptiens.
> 05 - Il faut avoir la permission de la police locale pour le camping dans le désert ou le long de certaines routes?
Non, sois discret, personne ne t'embettera. Dis aux policiers que tu relie la prochaine villle quand tu passes le poste frontiere
> 06 - aux points de contrôle, il suffit de présenter votre passeport?
oui. Ils t'offrent le thé, les gateaux, les policiers sont accueillant.
> 07 - aux points de contrôle, la police est amical et essayer d'arrêter avec les excuses pour extorquer de l'argent?
On a jamais eu ce probleme.
> 08 - vous n'avez aucune idée de ce que nous pouvons nous attendre température nocturne dans le désert?
Nous etions en mars/avril, il faisait 15 degrés la nuit environ.
> 09 - les vents ont une direction dominante?
Vent du nord 10 mois dans l'année.
> 10 - il y a des panneaux dans le Désert Noir et le Désert Blanc pour voir les endroits les plus caractéristiques?
Non. Tu traverses le paysage. Le mieux, suis les traces des 4x4, ils savent ou aller ;)
Dans le desert blanc, il y a deux spots principaux pres de la route a exactement 16 et 40 km nord de Farafra.
> 11 - Les pistes hors de la rue ont un fond sablonneux ou pédalé?
ca depend ;)
> 12 - il ya des problèmes avec des chiens ou d'autres animaux sauvages?
On a rencontré un fenek la nuit en allant pisser ;)
> 13 - vous avez toujours senti en sécurité avec le camping en lieux solitaires?
TOUJOURS, aucuns probleme
> 14 - Est-il possible (et secouritaire) le camping loin des oasis?
Je dirai oui, sans probleme.
> 15 - Est-il possible de charger les vélos sur le bus?
Tout est possible en Afrique ;)
> 16 - Est-il possible charger les vélos sur un taxi pourl'itineraire Dakhla-Assiout?
Oui
> 17 - Le Plan de Lonely Planet (ci-jointe) montre deux routes entre Dakhla et Farafra: quelle me conseillez-vous?
Celle de Abu Minqar et de El Qasr! L'autre n'est pas pratiquabkle en vélo. Une route qui n'est pas sur ta carte est celle ci:
Il existe un trajet bis entre Mout et El Kasr, d'envrion 38 km en passant par de superbes petits villages comme a El Qalamun, El Jolida, El Moushia. La bifurcation se trouve a 10 km au nord de Mout, paralelle ouest.
> 18 - Pour la traversée de l'oasis, il ya des détours ou des itinéraires alternatifs que vous recommandez?
a part l'itineraire bis de Mout et El Kasr, rien d'autre. Une seule route relie les oasis, tu ne peux pas te pzerdre
> 19 - pour passer d'Assiout à Louxor Recommanderiez-vous le train ou le bus?
Le train. Plus rapide et plus simple en velo.
Pourquoi ne pas aller a Louxor en velo depuis el Kharga ?
> et Louxor-Assouan? C'est une belle route en vélo?
La moitrier pres de Louxor OUI.
L'autre non ;)
Si vous venez du sud, il y a un pont a 10 km nord de Aswan et a Itfa. Prenez le pour rejoindre la Rive ouest bien mieux et plus court. La route secondaire entre isna et idfu est superbe, ne pas hésiter a se perdre dans les rues des villages nottament a Sibaya (au sud de louxor rive ouest)
Si vous venez du nord, bin prenez cet itineraire dans l'autre sens ;)
Dernier point : toute cette region est truffee de sources d'eau chaude, il suffit de demander aux locaux "Hamamat". Il nous est arrive de bivouaquer a cote de ces sources.
Bonjour, bonjour, déjà merci pour le partage de toutes ces infos ! :)
Je compile depuis quelques temps les renseignements par ci par là pour faire Le Caire - Louxor en vélo. Nous comptons partir à deux.
J'hésite encore sur le chemin à suivre, j'en ai repéré deux, le vôtre par la route des oasis et ses 1400km et un second itinéraire qui passe le long de la mer rouge (Safaga, Qena...).
J'aurai voulu savoir si un troisième, le long du Nil, était envisageable j'ai entendu parlé sur ce site que la moyenne égypte serait "dangereuse" et qu'il n'était pas possible de circuler seul, est-ce toujours le cas?
Dernière question : Est-il pensable d'acheter le vélo, et l'équipement au Caire, où vas t'on se faire plumer ? Le but serait de ne pas payer de surplus pour l'avion et de revendre les vélo arriver à Louxor et descendre le Nil en bateau jusqu'au Caire.
Le trajet le long du Nile est a éviter.
Surpeuplé, trop de camions et de voitures...
C'est à te dégouter de l'egypte.
La route le long de la côte est un intermédiaire. Mais assez inintéréssant.
Il y a de belles plages, des spots de plongés, des hotels pour touristes...
Je te conseil 10 000 fois la route des Oasis.
Plus longue, mais plus savoureuse, ho ca oui !
>j'ai entendu parlé sur ce site que la moyenne égypte serait "dangereuse" et qu'il n'était pas possible de circuler seul, est-ce toujours le cas?
je connais plusieurs cyclistes qui ont voyagé dans ces coins la, aucun n'a eu de souci. Ni avec les autoritées, ni avec les autochtones
>Dernière question : Est-il pensable d'acheter le vélo, et l'équipement au Caire, où vas t'on se faire plumer ?
Le materiel sera bas de gamme.
Idealement voyage avec easy jet, ton velo coute 30 euros (materiel sportif) de plus sur le billet.
Il y a un aeroport easy Jet au nord de l'egypte, je ne sais plus ou, regarde sur leur site.
> Le but serait de ne pas payer de surplus pour l'avion et de revendre les vélo arriver à Louxor et descendre le Nil en bateau jusqu'au Caire.
A mon avis viens avec ton vélo, et ramènes le. Ca te coutera 60 euros aller/retour par velo. Au caire tu trouveras du bas de gamme qui va te claquer dans les doigts sur la route.
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
Hi there,
who has already done the EURO VELO 1 in Norway from the south to the North Cape, and what are the main difficulties:
elevation gain, etc.......
Otherwise, who has already done the EURO VELO 7 from south to north, crossing Sweden up to the North Cape? If so, what are the difficulties, elevation gain, and does it pass through villages for supplies, etc.......
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Madagascar in early October to cycle from Tana to Diego along the east coast.
I really want to visit the Masoala Peninsula and its primary forest. If anyone’s interested, I’m open to company.
Maybe see you soon!
I’d been watching this ultra-light travel movement or trend for a while.
So I gave it a try—goodbye to the 5 panniers and rear racks.
A 15L saddle bag for clothes and a stove cookset.
Two cages on the fork blades: 2x5L—mattress on one side, tent on the other.
A 5L frame bag for miscellaneous items: battery, camera, small bits and pieces.
And one on the handlebar for the sleeping bag.
I tested it this summer on a crossing from Valence to Perpignan via the Massif Central.
My conclusions:
The obvious advantage is the reduced weight. In total, I had 12 kg on the bike, which makes climbing in the mountains much easier.
Another benefit I hadn’t considered is the significantly lower wind resistance compared to a traditional setup—you really feel it when the wind’s against you.
Of course, it’s not all perfect...
For example, it’s impossible to carry a food stock. You buy just enough before each meal or go to a restaurant!
You also have to accept a more spartan comfort level at stops.
In conclusion, I think for summer trips in regions where resupplying is easy, it’s an interesting option—especially if there’s significant elevation gain.
On the other hand, it doesn’t allow for enough autonomy, so some trips are off the table.
On the bike side, I swapped my Shimano 11/34 cassette for an 11/40. Even though Shimano doesn’t recommend it with a 105 derailleur and a 46/30 double chainring, it works really well.
The only limit is avoiding the 46/40 gear ratio.
Hi,
what are the easiest ways to get back from Nordkapp without pedaling—
train, boat, or plane?
Has anyone already done this?
Thanks for sharing your tips!
Hi, does anyone have recent info on the Shikoku pilgrimage? We’re traveling as a pair by bike, and I plan to camp whenever possible because from what I’ve seen, accommodations are pretty expensive, especially for long trips. I’d love any info or tips—thanks in advance! Aichatou
I’m planning to leave Nice for Toulouse around 10/15 and I’m looking for tips / great deals regarding:
- The route: I was thinking of taking Nice - Grasse - Draguignan - Salernes - Cadarache - Cavaillon - Arles, then the Camargue, Sète, and the Canal du Midi to Toulouse. The idea is to avoid high-traffic roads and too many steep climbs. Are there any spots to avoid or must-see stops? Since it’s been a while since I’ve been on the road, I was thinking that sleeping indoors might be preferable. If you have any budget-friendly accommodation suggestions along part of the route, don’t hesitate!
Thanks in advance, and if you’re in the area around that time, we could ride together... Ciao.
Hi,
I need to arrive in Thessaloniki by bike at the end of September and I plan to head to Istanbul along the coast.
Could anyone help me pick the best route? Safety, difficulty.
Thanks in advance.
Marc
Hi everyone! Thanks for welcoming me to the forum :)
I’m preparing for a long trip heading to Nepal, with stops along the way depending on my mood, work needs, and the season. I cycle a lot, but this will be my first big touring adventure. I’d like to camp regularly to keep costs down, so I’ll be riding on all kinds of surfaces: smooth and rough roads, main highways and rocky paths to find my camping spots, flat terrain and the occasional steep slopes.
For my bike model, I’m prioritizing durability, versatility, and repairability. From that perspective, I prefer a steel frame and fork with rim brakes since I’m used to them. I’ve narrowed my choices down to four models:
- The VSF Fahrradmanufaktur T-700 LTD (1400 €): steel frame, aluminum fork, hydraulic rim brakes, 28" wheels, 40mm tires, 36 spokes (2 mm), lightweight rear rack (max 20 kg), no front rack included, smallest gear ratio of 0.72, weight of 13.9 kg.
- The VSF Fahrradmanufaktur TX-400 (2200 €): steel frame and fork, hydraulic rim brakes, 26" wheels, 50mm tires, 36 spokes (2.34 mm), front and rear racks included (40+18 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.71, weight of 15.9 kg.
- The Genesis Tour de Fer 30 (2150 €): steel frame and fork, mechanical disc brakes, 28" wheels, 36 spokes, 40mm tires, front and rear racks included (27+10 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.77, weight of 15.9 kg.
- The Rockrider ADTV 900 from Decathlon (1700 €): aluminum frame and fork, mechanical disc brakes, USB port, 28" wheels, 47mm tires, 28 spokes, front and rear racks included (40+20 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.71, weight of 17.1 kg. This is the successor to the Riverside Touring 900, which was a hit.
I’ve got a few questions:
1/ Should I go for 26" or 28" wheels for my trip? 26" wheels seem better for rough terrain, but 28" wheels feel more comfortable on roads. I’ve also read that 26" tires/tubes are easier to find.
2/ Do you recommend a steel frame and fork over aluminum? I’m guessing a high-quality aluminum frame and fork would be better than a low-quality steel one, right?
3/ Regarding the smallest gear ratio, is 0.71 a good number for a loaded bike in the mountains?
4/ Finally, what do you think of these four models for my project? My heart leans toward the TX-400—it seems to combine the versatility and robustness I’m looking for. But the price difference with the T-700 LTD is making me think twice!
Thanks so much for reading and sharing your thoughts!
17 days, 1,400 km, and 17,500 m of elevation gain cycling in northern Vietnam! 🇻🇳 🚴🇻🇳
From the misty Fansipan to the breathtaking landscapes of the Ha Giang Loop, from remote villages to vibrant markets...
I cycled through the north of the country, getting up close with its people—through mud, heat, endless mountain passes, and unforgettable encounters.
Most importantly, I discovered a Vietnam far different from the usual tourist circuits.
Join me on this adventure through a video that captures these 17 days of travel. :)
If Vietnam calls to you, come ride a stretch with me!
Hi,
can anyone give us some tips on how to get to North Cape from Lyon Gerland?
What’s the best route to join the EuroVelo 7?
How many kilometers is it from Lyon to North Cape via EuroVelo 7?
The best month to leave—we’re thinking early May.
Thanks for any advice!
Looking for a female travel companion for a cycling trip (arriving by plane in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and cycling toward Montevideo, Uruguay, returning by plane to France from Buenos Aires, Argentina) – 1,500 km
Hello everyone!
I’m planning a cycling trip across Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, with a departure set for late October, November, or December. I’m looking for a travel companion to share this long-distance adventure with.
Experience:
I already have solid experience in bicycle touring in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Currently, I maintain excellent physical condition by cycling an average of 250 km over 3 days per week (4 hours a day at 20 km/h).
The trip & the pace:
Daily pace: Between 50 and 80 km per day, to make steady progress while taking time to explore.
Accommodation: Flexible and authentic. We’ll alternate between wild camping, campsites, Warmshowers, small guesthouses, and budget hotels depending on opportunities and the weather.
Looking forward to reading your message and planning this amazing journey together!
Another long-time dream of Claudio’s: the Petit Mont Cenis pass and the dam at the eponymous lake.
A place where many Italians, including my father, worked in the 1950s–60s.
Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne → Lanslebourg → Petit Mont Cenis → return. 315 km, 3 days. Bivouac at St-Michel-de-M.
Brouter link
Leg One: Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne
Leg Two: St-Michel → Lanslebourg → Mont Cenis Lake → St-Michel
Leg Three: St-Michel → Faverges
And it finally happened in August 2026: in the Maurienne Valley about the famous cycle route known as the V67
🇷🇼 Cycling in Rwanda: 4 episodes, an off-the-beaten-path adventure
After 3 weeks and nearly 1,200 km by bike across Rwanda, I made 4 videos to share this adventure in a different way: the landscapes, the encounters, the villages… but above all, all those incredible scenes of everyday life.
The 4 episodes are available here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnfbxjccWAg
The 4th episode focuses on rural Rwandan life: simple, authentic, and sometimes surprising scenes that you only truly discover when you take the time to travel by bike.
If you have a few minutes, let yourself be transported to Rwanda…
Hi,
We bought the MSR bike tent model (2-person + large awning that can fit 2 bikes) back in 2005. It’s served us really well, especially during a year-long trip in Africa. Now, one of the poles is broken, and we’d love to replace it since that’s the only issue with the tent—we still love it! The poles are 9.35 mm in diameter, with 8 sections of 49 cm and 2 sections of 28 cm. Total length when assembled: 416 cm. Actually, two large sections are broken: one straight and one curved. It’s a pain to find replacements since this model is no longer sold anywhere.
Would anyone have this model lying around unused and be willing to sell me a pole?
Hi everyone,
In early April, I’m redoing the Vélo Francette (La Rochelle to Ouistreham), and then I’d like to cycle along the Cotentin Peninsula (which I don’t know at all), follow the coast up to Cherbourg, and then head back down to at least Saint-Malo. I’d love to know if it’s pleasant for cycling—are the roads nice? Not too windy? What are the must-see spots? Any great campsites? All your tips and advice are more than welcome, and I thank you in advance.
After testing it for three years across various modes of transport, I’m sharing this video of a bike packing case. It’s made from recycled cardboard and shrink-wrapped, with adjustable thickness and added bubble wrap depending on the level of protection you want.
Installing spacers at the fork and chainstays makes the packaging compact. With the fifteen-odd euros for shrink-wrapping at the airport, this case travels really well.
https://youtu.be/_GDJi-GqmkM
- Low bulk (1.10m x 0.70m x 0.25m for a large frame), it fits vertically in train luggage compartments and the total dimensions (x+y+z) don’t exceed 2.40m.
- Two carrying solutions for public transport and easy handling by airport staff (no more tears in the cardboard from openings).
- Discreet packaging when dealing with bus drivers and train conductors, as it looks like an ordinary parcel.
- No need to return to the starting point to retrieve the case from your outbound trip, which you’d otherwise have to store somewhere, or deal with a bulky cover to pack in your panniers.
- You can still check tire pressure through the plastic film without damaging the packaging too much.
Drawbacks: Around 3 hours for this lengthy and meticulous process—removing the wheels, pedals, handlebars, and derailleur without misaligning them, then securing all components to the frame.
If you get a chance to test it, send me your feedback for future improvements.
I just took a trip in Tunisia from Tozeur to Douz, skirting Chott el Jerid to the south. I’m back with the urge to keep going further south via the 4x4 tracks to connect Douz to Ksar Ghilane. Has anyone driven this route recently or explored southern Tunisia?
Thanks for your tips!
fix
😎Fellow traveling cyclists or not, all of you who love travel, the pleasure of physical effort, nature, beautiful machines, people with true passions they seek to fulfill, and who also enjoy reading great literature about all this—the *200* magazine is for you just as it is for me. I should mention I have no financial or other interest in this (in an era where we accuse our politicians of all sorts of vile interests, I prefer to take precautions). I’ve been subscribed since the beginning, and every three months, I get my 130 pages of dreams (the magazine just went from 110 to 130 pages).
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc
PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires.
I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time).
I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral.
I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough?
And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed
story being posted online soon
1100 km in 11 days
beautiful and varied regions
Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August!
Virginie
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
