La question ne nous est pas adressee directement mais nous voyageons nous aussi avec 2 tandems en famille. Apres de nombreux essais et cogitations, nous avons opte pour 2 tandems Pino. Nous sommes avec 4 enfants et rentrons bientot de 13 mois de voyage a velo. Le Pino est un velo lourd mais a notre avis le meilleur choix pour l'enfant. Contrairement a un tandem classique, il est devant profite donc completement de la vue, et surtout a une liberte et un confort qu'il n'y a pas sur les autres tandems. Ils peuvent dormir, lire, faire l'ecole ( ce qui est un gain de temps appreciable sur des voyages au long cours). La position est ideale pour pouvoir discuter avec eux. Bref nous ne choisirions pas autre chose. Le velo est tres lourd mais on s'y habitue.
Nous avions aussi essaye le Trets ( trike enfant) qui peut se raccrocher a un velo adulte. Mais sur les routes du monde je ne partirai pas avec car il est tres bas, peu visible et cela me parait vraiment dangereux.
Bons preparatifs
merci pour cette longue réponse. J'avais déjà pas mal surfer sur votre site!! Très sympa! Que faites vous alors avec le Pino au retour, on serait intéressé s'il est à vendre!
Ce vélo a l'air vraiment bien, mais j'ai aussi lu les commentaires sur le site de mmonceaux.free.fr, il propose quelques modifications!
Merci, nous avions nous aussi beaucoup de questions avant de partir et sommes ravis de pouvoir repondre a notre tour. Quant au Pino, nous ne savons pas encore. Le voyage n'est pas encore fini et il nous faudra un peu de temps apres le retour pour nous poser.
Nous vous tenons au courant !
Très beau voyage en perspective!
Les préparatifs doivent s'accélérer. Au cas où vous chercheriez toujours quelques bons tuyaux pour le vélo en famille, je vous conseille la lecture de ce blog: http://5-bicyclettons.over-blog.com/article-18484822.html
C'est le récit d'un grand voyage à vélo en famille. peut-être que leur itinéraire pourra vous inspirer.
Nous sommes en pleine ligne droite de la préparation et c'est bien sympa de voir "l'internationale des voyageurs en famille" bouillonner de questions et d'entraide; Pour les tandems, nous avons acheté un KHS Alite "classique". IL semble (?) solide (il a été utilisé par deux familles avant nous sur un tour du monde) et surtout il ne coûte "que" 1400€, ce qui a été un critère prépondérant pour nous. C'est vrai que tous les avantages du Pino (confort, visiblité etc.) sont incontestables mais le prix, même si la revente est possible a été une barrière pour nous. De plus, nous avons eu des retours que dans certains pays, arriver avec un tandem de ce type vous fait encore plus passer pour une bête curieuse et que ça peut être parfois pénible.
Chers voyageurs toulousains (allonsvoir si la terre est ronde), nous suivons beaucoup votre blog et nous allons avoir pas mal de questions à vous poser ! La première étant sur quelques adresses (toutes fraiches) que vous pourriez nous conseiller, notamment à Lima et sur la côte sud du Pérou.
je viens de consulter le site KHS. Ces vélos me semblent grand pour un binôme adulte/enfant. A partir de quel âge peut-on les utiliser?
Et le transport en avion? Quel trajet/continent avez vous prévu?
Bonjour à tous !
À notre tour de préparer un voyage autour du monde, à vélo en famille ! Après avoir opté pour le camping-car, nous nous sommes dits que, quand même, le vélo c'est plus sympa, pour toutes les raisons que vous connaissez :)
Nous comptons partir au printemps prochain, de Montréal où nous habitons, avec notre fille qui aura 6 ans et demi.
Comme vous, nous nous posons aussi la question: sur quoi roulera-t-elle?
Basé sur divers forums et après quelques recherches, j'ai identifié 5 options:
- Soit elle roule en demi-vélo derrière moi. Nous en avons déjà un mais il me semble que c'est lourd et qu'en plus elle ne pourra pas rouler au même rythme que moi, puisqu'elle n'a pas de dérailleur.
- Soit nous investissons dans un tandem, du style KHS, avec pédalier adapté pour elle. Bonne idée, pas (encore) trop cher. Pourquoi pas.
- Soit nous investissons dans un tandem mixte (Co-Motion en fabrique), dont le cadre est spécifiquement conçu pour accueillir un enfant à l'arrière. Assez cher (3000$ / 2000euros) et peu évolutif dans le temps (que faire quand l'enfant grandit?)
- Soit nous investissons dans un Pino. Bcp de commentaires positifs entendus, mais c'est le plus cher.
- Soit nous achetons un Followme. A priori, ça me semble la meilleure option, pour plusieurs raisons: notre fille pourrait faire des portions sur son vélo, comme une grande, et d'autres reliée à moi. Malgré le montage initial qui semble complexe, par la suite ça semble très concluant. Par contre je n'ai jamais entendu personne faire un "tour du monde" (ou au moins de longs voyages) avec. Est-ce assez robuste ? Aussi, j'ai un mal fou à en trouver en Amérique du Nord, où ils ne semblent pas distribués.
Au risque de vous faire répéter, quels sont vos conseils? Rouler avec un enfant de cet âge (5-7 ans) semble délicat.
Pour vous aider, nous prévoyons partir au moins 2 ans (voire 3 ou 4), et rouler entre 30,000 et 40,000km en tout, avec des étapes de 40 à 50km/jour en moyenne.
Itinéraire à la louche pour l'instant: Côte Ouest américaine, Costa Rica, Côte Ouest Sud Américaine, Australie ou Nouvelle-Zélande, Asie du Sud Est, Inde ou Mongolie. Je sais, c'est beaucoup et nous choisirons parmi ces options. L'objectif est de relier les itinéraires en train ou bateau, idéalement sans avion. Nous avons le temps, nous le prendrons.
Merci de vos réponses et conseils !
PS. Les FaureFive, si vous prévoyez repasser par Montréal, nous serions vraiment ravis de vous voir !!
Concernant le choix du Pino Hase, nous avons franchis le cap en achetant ce vélo au début de l'été. Nous avons parcouru une grande partie Française de l'eurovélo 6 cet été, soit plus de 1100 kms. Nous sommes très satisfaits de notre achat ! Nous avons 2 enfants : l'un de 4 ans et demi sur le Pino et un autre de 1 an dans une remorque Chariot Corsaire XL.
Le pino est un excellent vélo pour les enfants : possibilité de pédaler ou non, découverte du monde assurée !!!, et surtout proximité avec l'adulte pour discuter et pour ne pas subir parfois les étapes trop longues. Les 3 derniers jours de notre périple de 20 jours, notre fils a même réussi à s'endormir au moment de la sieste... jusqu'à 1h30 de sommeil.
Concernant les options : le porte bagage avant pour fixer les sacoches et le Kit enfant qui permet d'adapter un pédalier et qui dispose d'une ceinture harnais.
Les autres solutions pour que notre fils soit actif pendant nos voyages vélos ne nous ont pas satisfaits, notamment sur le fait d'avoir notre enfant derrière l'adulte (enormissement, stabilité non garantie). Le Pino est très adapté pour des enfants de 4 à 10 ans.
Pour l'adulte, le vélo est confortable et possède un guidon haut. Position très appréciable pour des randonnées au long court.
Pour nous ce périple de 3 semaines, nous a permis de déclencher une décision importante : partir pour un grand voyage de 15 mois en 2014 ! Nous sommes seulement dans le début des préparatifs et surtout dans les économies. Mais côté vélo et bagageries nous sommes OK !
Votre projet est super, peut-être aurons nous l'occasion de nous rencontrer sur les routes du globe!
N'hésites pas à me contacter pour des questions plus précises. Ci-dessous une photo de nos montures.
Nous aussi nous avons depuis plus d'un an un Pino pour notre fils 5ans et demi et nous rejoignons Cyclosfamily et Fix 74. Ce vélo est vraiment très bien pour l'enfant. Vous avez déjà tout dit sur les avantages de ce vélo et pour résumer je cite souvent mon fils qui au bout de quelques jours d'utilisation au début m'a déclaré assis sur son pino "maman, j'aime regarder la France" il avait 4ans et demi...
Cela fait donc deux été que nous partons en vacances avec c'est vraiment sympa. Cette année nous avons voulu essayé d'avoir un peu de dénivelé nous avons donc fait le Larzac (avec le cirque de Navacelle) l'Hérault et le Tarn. Je ne vous cacherais pas que dans certaines montées ce n'est pas simple, mais nous faisons partis des voyageurs lents, non ? alors on met pied à terre tout simplement.
Ce qui est sûre c'est que cela n'a pas entaché notre souhait de partir pour 2 ans même bien au contraire. Notre projet ressemble dans les grandes lignes à celui de Fix 74 alors qui sait !!!
Nous venons également de rentrer de 16 mois de voyage en famille (3 enfants) avec deux tandems PINO.
Comme nous avions lu beaucoup de blog avant de partir je vous laisse l'adresse du notre. Cela pourra vous être utile dans votre préparation.
a.chacun.son.chemin.over-blog
N'hésitez pas à nous poser des questions!
Nous venons également de rentrer de 16 mois de voyage en famille (3 enfants) avec deux tandems PINO.
Comme nous avions lu beaucoup de blog avant de partir je vous laisse l'adresse du notre. Cela pourra vous être utile dans votre préparation.
a.chacun.son.chemin.over-blog
N'hésitez pas à nous poser des questions!
Bon vent à vous tous
David
Bravo David!
Votre site et vos photos sont géniales! Je me suis atardé sur les photos du Montana et le parc des Glaciers, j'aurai des heures de plaisir à tout voir et tout lire!
Votre aventure vélo/tandems/famille autour du monde et en Amérique est passionnante, inspirante et contagieuse!
Votre blog est un incontournable !
Normand, Beloeil / Québec
For map lovers, bike routes, cycle touring all over the planet, and long-haul trips... I had fun compiling in one place ALL the routes my partner and I have…
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.
