Je lance un appel à tous ceux qui possède ou pratique le vélo couché de partager ici leurs impressions (bonne ou mauvaise) de cet "autre" vélo.
Je roule sur ce type de vélo depuis plus ou moins 7 ans. Ma première monture était un Alligt. Il s'agit d'un modèle poutre à deux roues (20" et 16"). Très nerveux et très maniable, il avait comme inconvénient majeur la taille des roues. Chargé comme un mullet, il arrivait que les saccoches touchaient dans les tournants 🤪
Je me suis ensuite touné vers Flevo. Je roule depuis 5 ans sur un Trike et un Bike équipé de roues de 20". Elles sont petites mais la géométrie du cadre supprime les inconvénients par rapport à l'Alligt. Je peux même sans problème franchir des bordures et autres obstacles. Reste le choix des pneus qui est assez réduit dans cette dimension.
Enfin, j'ai fait l'aquisition d'un Flevo Racer il y a deux ans. C'est un vélo fabriqué selon le même principe que le Bike et le Trike, c'est à dire articulé en son centre, mais cette fois avec deux roues de 28". La position de conduite est très couchée, et ce vélo ne se prète pas bien à la montagne. Par contre, en terrain plat et valloné, il apporte une sensation de glisse surprenante.
Sympa l'idée de regrouper les avis de bikers couchés 🙂
Je possède un "Self-made". Entièrement construit avec des pièces de récup. prises dans des brocantes, voir à la casse. Résultat : un Bent pour moins de 200 €, et en plus il roule 😛
Alors qu'on ne dise plus que le bent c'est encore un peu cher. Lancez-vous, quand on a essayé impossible de reprendre son bicycle "traditionnel" !!!
C'est génial d'avoir construit un vélo couché par tes propres moyens. Quand j'ai commencé avec ce type de machine, l'idée m'est venue d'en construire une aussi car on ne trouvait pas beaucoup de modèles sur le marché, et souvent il y avait beaucoup de contraintes surtout pour un usage cyclo-campeur. Mais je n'ai jamais osé me lancer, trouvant le projet trop compliqué pour mes faibles connaissances en mécanique.
🙂
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Je fais actuellement un tour du monde en Distance (maintenant c'est le Serein) de CHALLENGE.
42 000Km, aucun probleme particulier (a part la suspension arriere que j'ai du changer a cause de mes 60Kg de bagage...).
J'ai pas mal de truc qui ameliore mon "confort" et me permet de depenser moins d'argent. Cuisine avec poelle pour faire des crepes au petit dejeune (farine, huile, sucre, etc.).
Un poste pour recevoir RFI. Un appareil numerique (S30 canon), un psion pour lire (100aine de livres) et preparer les mises a jour du site web. Baladeur radio cassette (15aine de cassettes), tondeuse pour raser barbe, et couper cheveux, etc.
Et tout ca alimente par une petite batterie au plomb de 12v rechargee par un panneau solaire (5W, 100euros) ou par une grosse dynamo (20W). Je me balade assez souvent aussi avec des gros guides lonelyplanet...
En passant par la NZ, je me suis alleger en virant le poste RFI, la tondeuse, la poelle, etc. Mais je le regrette fortement... Et je n'ai vraiment pas l'impression que c'est plus facile a pedaler...
SAlut,
C'est une plaque de verre (12v, 5Watt, 100euros). Ils vendent ca pour recharger les grosses batteries de voiture. C'est un peu plus lourd que les panneaux flexible tres chers, mais pas forcement plus fragile.
Pour ce qui est du chargement, je suis entièrement de ton avis. Je suis également partant pour l'option confort, avec tout le matos. Je n'ai jamais atteind les 60 kg, mais régulièrement 50 ! En fait c'est le vélo qui porte, et il suffit juste de prendre son temps quand çà monte un peu trop 😉
Arff je suis jammais partie avec plus de 20kg en vélos (je suis un malade du poids), mais quelque part sa me rassure, par ce que je vais être obliger de partire avec beaucoup de poids ce coup si ...
J'ai plusieurs questions concenrnant les vélos couché:
En gros quel poids pour un vélos couché "normal" ?
Comment tu fait dans les monté (surtous avec du poid ???), par ce que tu peut pas vraiment te metre en danceuse ...😏 (tu vas me dire avec le poids sur un classic c'est pas vraiment conseiller non plus ...)
Peut tu transporté un obget de 1.1m sur 55cm ??? et qui pèse 26kg (espace dur les côtés du vélo ....)?
Bon sa fait beaucoup de question pas trés claire, mais bon ....
Pas facile de répondre à toutes ces questions, mais voyons çà dans l'ordre :
"En gros quel poids pour un vélos couché "normal" ? "
Tu dois compter entre 11 et 18kg. Mon vélo couché pèse 16 kg avec un cadre tout acier. C'est lourd mais facile à réparer n'importe ou en cas de casse.
"Comment tu fait dans les monté (surtous avec du poid ???)"
Ben je pédale tien 😉. Plus sérieusement, l'effort est différent, tu t'aide de ton corps en prenant appui sur ton dos. Puis faut pas confondre cyclo-campeur et cyclo-tourisme.
"Peut tu transporté un obget de 1.1m sur 55cm ??? et qui pèse 26kg "
Pour ce qui est de la dimension des bagages, celà dépend du modèle de vélo. Cà varie beaucoup. Pour le poids par contre, un seul colis de 26kg d'un seul coté peut déséquilibrer le vélo (Idem sur un vélo conventionnel d'ailleur). Tu comptes prendre ta TV 16:9 avec toi ??? 😏
Ouais c'est pas loin de la télé 16/9 mais sa flotte ....
ouais bon la c'est vraiment trop lourd, bon bas tant pis je partirais avec mon vélos traditionnel de 11kg ... (cadre alu mais aussi réparable facilement et triple soudure ...)
Faiblie pas du mollet et à bientôt sur les routes ...
je suis passé au vélo couché suite à une vertèbre cassée au printemps dernier... C'est un engin sympa mais certainement pas aussi performant qu'un bon vélo droit... non Matt pas sur la tête ;-)
Pour moi, ça grimpe moins bien, au delà de 10% c'est très instable parceque la vitesse frise le 5 km/h avec mon vélo droit chargé de sacoches, je passe 25% à 2.5km/h... à mon avis pas envisageable en vélo couché.
Moins passe partout aussi, je roule en vtc et j'aime quitter les routes pour les sentiers boueux, avec le vélo couché c'est presque impossible.
Je suis donc assez content de pouvoir à nouveau roulé avec mon vélo droit même si je sors encore parfois le vélo couché, mais alors plus pour une courte balade de détente.
Un vélo couché n'est en effet pas un VTT. Les sentiers boueux (ornières) sont difficile a négocier. Les passages trialisants et techniques sont impossibles à franchir. Mais pour ce qui est des côtes je ne suis pas de ton avis. J'ai monté sur mon Flevobike du 20-22% en Ecosse sans problème d'équilibre, en roulant au pas, et chargé comme un mulet. Si tu as des difficultés avec l'équilibre, c'est que la géométrie de ton vélo couché n'est pas adaptée à l'usage que tu veux en faire. J'ai plusieurs modèles, dont un engin typé course avec lequels il est impossible de transporter quoi que ce soit sans risquer de se casser la pipe.
J'ai également un VTT équipé de portes bagages avant et arrière, que je réserve pour des sorties plus techniques, la ou il n'y a plus de route ni piste. Je l'ai utilisé récement pour faire le tour du Parc du Mercantour. Mais ce sont des utilisations bien précices. Quand je pars en cyclo-camping pour de plus longs trips, j'emprunte routes, pistes et chemins. Et quand le vélo couché ne peut passer, c'est l'occasion de faire une balade à pied. 😉
tout d'abord félicitations pour ton périple et bon courage sur les routes!
En janvier 2005, je pars à vélo pour 9 mois en Europe et j'aimerais être autonome au niveau rechargement de batterie. J'ai bien pensé au paneau solaire mais ce qui m'inquiète c'est:
la taille (combien fait celui que tu as emporté)
le côté technique (je souhaiterais recharger des batteries d'appareil photonumérique, celle d'une lampe frontale et celle d'un disque dur portatif, ça suppose qu'il faille des adaptateurs particuliers...)
Peux tu me dire où tu as acheté ton panneau? j'avais vu du matériel fait par Isunn mais je ne sais pas ce que ça vaut...
je tenais juste a apporter une petite remarque d automobiliste... j habite en Suisse, avec bcp e pistes cyclables, et ou les velos couches sont frequents sur la route.j
Personnelement, je trouve les velos couches tres dangereux. Bcp plus que des velos "traditionnels. Le probleme principal est la visibilite : derriere une voiture, rien ne depasse !! J ai eu la peur de ma vie qd j en ai vu un deboucher derriere une voiture, alors que j allais tourner. Il a freine brutalement : avec un velo normal, il serait reste en selle, là il apilé et a ete ejecte de son siege. Heureusement, plus de peur que de mal, mais je persiste dans mon opinion.
SVP, je sais que vous etes adeptes, veuillez ne pas insulter un automobiliste que vous detestz surement ; mais faites attention, et pensez a un drapeau au bout d un fil pour vous signaler !!
Avant de créer mon dossier et de le défendre auprès des financeurs, j'ai consulté pas mal de sites et le tien en faisait partie alors je te dois bien ces quelques encouragements car tu fais partie de la ribambelle de personnes qui m'ont montré que c'était possible, aqu'il fallait juste mettrre la main à la pâte.
Tu as raison, le velo couche peut-etre dangereux dans la circulation par manque de visibilite, surtout en ville. Mais comme tu le signales, l'usage d'un petit drapeau de signalisation peut resoudre efficacement ce probleme, ainsi que le port de casque. Ceci dit, cela ne change rien au fait que ca reste un velo, donc vulnerable dans le traffic automobile toujours plus danse. Je ne pense pas qu'il faut partir en guerre contre les voitures, je suis moi meme conducteur automobiliste au quotidien. Je pense qu'il faut plutot apprendre a partager la route, plus dans l'esprit du bon sens, on evitera ainsi beaucoup d'accident.
Hi everyone, I m heading to Chile this coming November and I d love to spend a few days cycling from Santiago (Chile) to Mendoza (Argentina). Has anyone done…
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 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.
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!
