Bonjour, je me présente, je suis un jeune de 20 ans et je fais depuis longtemps du vélo en amateur. L'été dernier j'ai fait un road trip de 10 jours (760 kms) avec mon actuel vélo qui est un VTT Lapierre de plus de 10 ans. Malheureusement ma fidèle monture commence à vieillir et ne semble plus adaptée à mon usage actuel. Je me suis donc mis à la recherche d'un nouveau vélo.
Je vais tout d'abord commencer par décrire mon usage. Il me faudrait donc un vélo pour :
- Me remettre à la balade vélo que j'avais plus ou moins abandonnée. Quand je parle de balade, c'est faire 100 kms de vélo en mélangeant route, chemin, mais pas de chemin complètement défoncé (j'habite dans les Hauts de France donc au pire il y aura juste de la boue 😛).
- Me déplacer d'un point A à un point B sur de courte distance (moins de 30 kms)
- Faire des road trip de 2 semaines maximum (qu'en Europe pour le moment). Sachant que personnellement, en ce moment, j'utilise qu'une remorque pour transporter mes bagages (cette remorque exactement: (Lien supprimé par VoyageForum) De plus la pratique de voyage en "bikepacking" m'intéresse.
Bien sûr, j'ai commencé mes recherches de mon côté et je suis tombé amoureux du specialized Sequoia Elite. Mon père ma également aidé dans mes recherches et a trouvé le koga world traveller mais ce dernier est peut-être moins adapté pour mon usage.
Voilà, donc si vous avez des propositions de vélos à faire ou des remarques sur les vélos que je viens de présenter ou tout autre remarque permettant de me guider je suis preneur car il y a tellement de choix et de possibilités de vélo que je suis légèrement perdu dans mes recherches 😐.
Merci d'avoir lu ce message et merci pour vos prochaines réponses 😉
Tu sembles t'intéresser à une monture polyvalente. Actuellement, la mode est du côté des vélos appelés "gravel" pour voyager léger en faisant de l'avance, en mode bike packing.
Sinon, il y aurait des montures plus confortables et destinée à voyager avec garde-boue et porte-bagages.
Voici quelques propositions, histoire de rêver un peu:
Genesis Croix-de-fer
Rose Backroad
B'Twin Riverside 900
3T Exploro
Surly Midnight special
Pour ma part, j'ai un Rose Activa Pro avec quelques sacoches pour voyager en famille et une remorque pour les petits...
Bonjour et merci pour ta réponse. Oui il me semble bien que le combo gravel bikepacking semble être le meilleur choix à adopter.
Halala quelle déception, le Rose Backroad semblait être incroyable mais le cadre carbone m'a refroidi. Je vois écrit partout que le carbone n'est pas un bon choix pour faire du voyage en vélo (une fourche carbone ça passe mais pas un cadre entier). Est-ce que ce sont juste des a priori ?
Merci pour le site anglais, je vais aller fouiner fouiner dessus. Pour le groupe facebook, ça fait déja quelques jours qu'il me sert bien 😄
Ce qui me dérange sur le Rose en lien plus haut, ce sont la transmission monoplateau (gros trous entre chaque rapport et chaine souvent croisée) et les pneus bien trop larges pour des balades majoritairement sur route ou chemins non accidentés, pas du tout le cadre carbone.
Sur le même site j'aurais préféré, celui-ci ou cet autre en alu et carbone mais disponibles en 105.
Chez décathlon, le Triban RC520 pourrait correspondre à ce que tu demandes, pour un tout petit prix.
Le Spé Sequoia Elite a effectivement l'air d'être bien adapté à ta demande.
En acier tu en as pas mal qui pourraient t'aller, un cadre et une position route mais acceptant des pneus de 35 mm pour passer à l'aise sur les chemins. Le trek 520, les Ridgeback Panorama, Voyage ou Tour, le Adventure Flat White, etc.
Et pense qu'entre le voyage avec une remorque et le bike-packing, il y a toute la zone du voyage avec un porte-bagages léger et deux sacoches arrière moyennes, ça contient la même chose qu'un vélo "bike-packé", ça peut aussi être très léger, tout en étant plus commode à charger et vider, et moins cher.
Les progrès réalisé ce dernières années sur le fibres composite commencent à me faire dire que les cadres carbone ne sont pas moins solides que les autres, ils sont plus confortable que l'alu vieillissent mieux
Un petit tour sur cette vidéo te donnera déjà un aperçu.
En cas de casse d'un cadre carbone, il est aussi maintenant possible des les réparer
Dans ton premiers message, tu dis que tu ne compte faire que des petits voyage, en Europe, en mode bikepacking, donc tu ne prends pas trop de risque
dans les cyclo voyageur que je suis actuellement il y a Iohan Gueorguiev qui voyage avec un cadre carbone, et vu comment il traite son matériel et les endroits reculé où il voyage, il montre bien que l'on peut très bien voyager avec un cadre carbone, sans trop de souci.
Donc ne considère pas cette élément comme un frein.
Oui en cherchant ce qu'il faisait d'autre sur leur site j'avais remarqué les 2 vélos que tu viens de me citer. Le Triban m'intrigue de plus en plus tellement on m'en parle. Mais le problème étant qu'il y a tellement de choix que ça en devient difficile 😏. Malgré tout le sequoia reste dans mon top pour l'instant, mais je sais pas si tu as vu, il est en mono plateau. C'est une des choses qui me fait hésité pour l'instant et il est difficile de ce faire d'idée car il y a 2 groupes: les gens qui adorent et les gens qui n'aiment pas.
Pour tout ce qui est du choix du transport de matériel, je pense que je verrais ça quand le vélo sera choisi.
Dés que ça monte et qu'on est chargé, ça signifie l'obligation de se balader avec une cassette d'un demi-kg, avec d'énormes trous entre chaque rapport et avec la chaine très souvent croisée.
Bonjour à tous
Pas convaincu par le mono je viens néanmoins d’en essayer une histoire de savoir de quoi je parle !
Pour faire simple je dirais que pour quelqu’un qui vient du vtt , habitué à de gros écarts entre lés rapport ça n’est pas trop gênant.
Les vitesses passent bien ( sram force) c’est simple et efficace. Par contre si vous avez 5’ Allez voir le prix s’une Cassette sram force en 10/42 , du délire !
Il me semble que l’option Shimano 105 est meilleure à condition de changer le pédalier pour une praxis en 30/46 par exemple , avec une cassette 105 allant jusqu’au 34 cela me semble suffisant d’autant que le programme est Randonnée légère.
Enfin concernant le rose blackroad il y a l’option Porte bagage de proposée donc cela prouve bien que le vélo est adapté à la randonnée .
Personnellement je voyage depuis plusieurs années en mode léger avec un carbone sans problème
J’ajoutera Pour finir que les vélos sont tous conçus pour un pilote pesant au Max 100 ou 120kg donc pour le cyclo moyen ne dépassant pas 75kg , ça laisse de la’ marge !
Bonjour
Tu l'as essayé en charge a 30 kg?
Pour la charge d'ailleurs je pensais que plus celle ci était basse et plus le vélo était stable et confortable?
Le bikepacking me semble positionné très haut, trop haut.
C'est mon humble avis de cyclorandonneur amateur...
Non je n’ai pas essayé de le charger à 30kg mais de toutes façon il est matériellement impossible de mettre 30kg dans deux sacoches, à moins de transporter des pierres !
Je suis d’accord Qui faut autant que possible de charger le plus bas possible mais le principe du backpacking c’est de rouler avec le minimum de poids , on est dans des pratiques fondamentalement différentes
Pour un voyage j'éviterais un pédalier 50/34, difficile à emmener en cotes quand on est chargé (et encore pire le mono plateau). ça ferme la porte à quasiment tous les gravel malheureusement, mais le petit plateau de 24 ou 26, on est souvent content de l'avoir.
Donc Genesis TDF, Fuji Touring, Ridgeback Panorama, Trek 520 (mon choix) et surement d'autres
Tu l'as essayé en charge a 30 kg? [...] Le bikepacking me semble positionné très haut, trop haut.
Le bikepacking n'est pas une obligation, on peut installer un porte bagage léger et deux sacoches sur un vélo de route en carbone, comme sur un autre vélo.
De là à le charger de 30 kg, il y a un fossé. On peut voyager, en été, avec 10 kg de bagages dans ses sacoches, quel que soit le vélo utilisé. Certains prennent moins.
Ce qui fait qu'un vélo de route de 8 kg + un porte bagages + 2 sacoches + une petite sacoche de cintre (là on est à 10 kg) + les 10 kg de bagages (on arrive à 20 kg) + un peu de nourriture + deux litres d'eau, ça monte à 22 ou 23 kg au total. Les 30 kg c'est plutôt pour les bagages d'un couple voyageant dans le confort.
En comparaison, mon vélo chargé + moi tout habillé, ça fait moins de 85 kg, si je prends 30 kg au lieu de 10, je passe de 85 à 105 kg soit 23,5 % d'augmentation de poids, donc réduction de 23,5 % du braquet mini pour des voyages en montagne, je passerais de 26 dents derrière à plus de 32, un gros changement.
De ma longue expérience de mécanicien cycle et de voyageur à vélo, je te conseille d'aller voir la grande voyageuse de chez HISTOIRE BIKE que j'ai découvert il y a 4 ans et qui pour moi est ce qui mieux en ce moment.
J'ai été bluffé par le ratio confort/rendement/robustesse et praticité car il y a des oeillets à tous les endroits stratègiques et une poignée de portage top qui en plus rigidifie l'ensemble.
Tu descends un col à bloc avec les 4 sacoches et le vélo ne vibre pas d'un poil !🙂🙂
Ce sont des vélos en acier de grande qualité fabriqués à clermont-ferrand par des experts passionnés, une belle équipe de potes qui ont fait naitre de leur amitié des bijoux à rouler !
Le miens est en 26 chaussé Kojak en ce moment pour des sorties toniques à la journée, et en voyage je monte du Marathon ou Marathon mondial.
Il y a aussi un modèle gravel dans la gamme si tu aimes bouger en bikepaking.
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.......
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.
