Europe

Spain 2010!

I'm heading back to Europe after a haitus with travel and will probably rent a bike while there. I'm flying into Madrid, though I do want to go to Andalucia. I've only got just over a week, so I'm wondering if there are some places I should keep in mind. I'm not really into the map stuff... I...

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Last Post By: cyclezealot; 11-21-09 01:19 AM

Amsterdam (Surrounding Areas) - Help

Hi, Long time lurker - rarely a poster but I need some help! I'm headed to Amsterdam next week for only a few days and would like to rent a high-end bike for a 60ish mile ride. I'm bring my shoes/pedals/clothes. A few questions: 1. What to wear: It looks like the weather will be a high...

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Last Post By: ChrisBikes; 11-11-09 09:48 AM

Commuting in Dublin

Hello there fellow BF'ers! I just moved to Dublin from Dallas Texas and hope to live car free. I haven't seen any posts from folks in the Dublin area (I've looked!) so I thought I would throw this out. My husband and I are working with an estate agent who thinks it is unreasonable to cycle to...

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Last Post By: lawr; 11-09-09 02:18 PM

Renting bike in Provence vs bringing bike from US

I'll be spending a couple of weeks in Provence in June, and am looking for advice on biking while there. Will be with my wife who is not an avid cyclist and some other family, some of whom will be interested in doing some riding, but probably not every day. First of all, should I bring my bike or...

Posted By Witchdoctor

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Last Post By: todman007; 11-06-09 04:25 PM

My bicycling tours in Bulgaria summer 2009

Here are 2 photo albums of the 2 my bicycle tours in BG summer 2009 ... many pictures ... and brokan English ... http://borisbob.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album02&id=turtle http://borisbob.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album01&id=turtle :)

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Last Post By: BorisBob; 11-05-09 11:04 AM

France road guidebooks new editions

Two English-language guidebooks for road-cycling tours in France have come out with second editions: * Cycling France, by Ethan Gelber (Lonely Planet, 2009) * Cycling in the French Alps, by Paul Henderson (Cicerone, 2008) Lonely Planet Cycling France The first edition was Sharon + my...

Posted By Ken Roberts

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Last Post By: Ken Roberts; 10-22-09 07:39 PM

Where to cycle in France in winter?

The Miss and I are planning a trip to France next winter. Well, she is and wants me to go along. I would much rather go in summertime so I can enjoy some of the famous French climbs but that isn't a possibility in the near future due to various circumstances. My question is this: Are there...

Posted By Savagewolf

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Last Post By: Ken Roberts; 10-21-09 10:01 AM

Adventures in Belgium Ardennes

For the past few years I have been able to spend a bit of time in Maastricht Holland during late April and early May. During this time I try and set aside a few days for bike riding in the "Dutch Alps" as well as the unending hills of the Ardennes forest in Eastern Belgium. This year I had three...

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Last Post By: Pheeny; 10-11-09 09:12 AM

Anyone in northeast France?

Hi, This is probably a long shot but I was wondering if anyone was around the northeast of France, particularly Ardennes. I've done a few rides and it's been great, and would love to meet up with some people to explore the region. I'll probably be sticking around for at least another 7-10 days...

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Last Post By: cyclezealot; 10-08-09 03:57 AM

LBS in Germany

Hi, I'm visiting my girlfriend in Germany and in her enthusiasm to get into things that I like decided to get a road bike. I've been to one LBS here (Erlangen) and they only sell Stevens brand bikes. I've never heard of it but looks like a regular giant/trek bike with a different paint job. I...

Posted By JMJ

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Last Post By: Ziemas; 10-08-09 01:15 AM

Weather in Switzerland in September

I have an opportunity to do a 10-day tour in Switzerland this year starting around September 1. My plan would be to stay in the valleys and away from the high passes, but it is Switzerland, after all. Will cold and snow be a concern? Ray

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Last Post By: Chris_W; 10-08-09 01:07 AM

Renting in Innsbruck or Interlaken

I am sitting here at my hostel in Cesky Krumlov debating whether to rent a mountain bike that is to small for me... Next week I will be in Innsbruck, and the week after I will be near Interlaken. Does anybody know of good shops that could rent me a road bike? All the places I have seen only...

Posted By TommyL

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Last Post By: TommyL; 10-05-09 03:00 AM

Eska bikes - Anyone know anything about them?

I heard that these bikes were made in Czechoslovakia years ago so I thought I'd try this question on this forum. I recently purchased a ladies "Eska Junior" single speed cruiser at a yard sale. It has 26" tires, fenders, coaster brakes and cotter pin cranks. It looks pretty old. does anyone...

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Last Post By: mr P; 10-01-09 03:27 PM

Info for bike touring Barcelona to Granada?

Bikeforum folks Hoping to find someone who has suggestions or experience in the following: Barcelona, Spain: good bike shops or other places to find a servicable used bike suitable for touring? Barcelona to Granda - suggested routes with focus on Mediterrean saving hills for the end! ...

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Last Post By: jxpotkin; 09-30-09 07:18 PM

Road Cycling in Portugal?

Mountain bikes seem popular but does anyone know what the road scene is like? I'll be in the North for a couple weeks at the start of October and wouldn't mind being able to rent a road bike for a few days. My plans are flexible, so a rental place in Oporto, Coimbra, Aviero, Viseu or the Minho...

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Last Post By: cyclezealot; 09-29-09 07:14 AM

more climbs in Italy, incl the toughest road climb.

I had a great time last week exploring some more climbs in northeast Italy, especially Trentino -- see Report Some were shorter but interesting and pretty. Three were bigger: Balcone di M Baldo: Getting up on the "balcony" high on the east side of Monte Baldo, this one was also pretty --...

Posted By Ken Roberts

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Last Post By: Ken Roberts; 09-25-09 11:26 AM

cyclinginturkey.wordpress.com

Hello everybody If you plan to visit Turkey, please first visit my blog: http://cyclinginturkey.wordpress.com At the beginning, -sorry but- you will not be able to find so much details. It's constructed just to publish the lists of: * Organizations in Turkey: You can reach to...

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Last Post By: gatila; 09-15-09 02:19 PM

Swedish jerseys

Hello, I am interested in finding jerseys with the Swedish flag or the Swedish national champions jerseys, if one exists. My mother's family came from Lilla Bosarp of Mulseryd parish in Jonkopings Lan and while I've never been there I would like to find a jersey to represent my ancestry. I've...

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Last Post By: schmunk; 08-29-09 03:36 PM

Transport bike from Fiumicino to Termini

Does anyone know if bicycles are permitted on the Leonardo Express (I will have a bike bag - housse) or if not the best alternative way to get in fairly quickly. Thanks.

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Last Post By: cny-bikeman; 08-26-09 02:49 PM

Tour going on in europe at the moment

I spot this tour that is going on around europe. But I can't find any e-mail or phone number of this group to join them on some of the stages, anybody know something about this. http://veloeurope2009.blogspot.com/

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