There is now a dazzling array of content regarding overseas cycling trips on VeloNomad (something I am in the process of tidying up…sorry, I lag). And with the time when many of us begin to head overseas for the Tour de France, the Etape or just to ride our bikes (if you’re lucky – all [...]
There is now a dazzling array of content regarding overseas cycling trips on VeloNomad (something I am in the process of tidying up…sorry, I lag). And with the time when many of us begin to head overseas for the Tour de France, the Etape or just to ride our bikes (if you’re lucky – all [...]
A few people have emailed me and asked me what type of bike they will need for an Etape. I’ve seen people do Etape on mountain bikes, tandems and roadbikes ranging from bikes that could only be described as WWII era messenger bikes to high end road race weapons. What Type of Bike Should I [...]
A few people have emailed me and asked me what type of bike they will need for an Etape. I’ve seen people do Etape on mountain bikes, tandems and roadbikes ranging from bikes that could only be described as WWII era messenger bikes to high end road race weapons. What Type of Bike Should I [...]
Kasper S and many other readers have written in with the following question about Who Can Do Etape Du Tour. Tim, Would it at all be possible to complete Etape du Tour for a beginning cyclist with the right preparation? In 2011 I started cycling and had a week in the Alpes where I did [...]
Kasper S and many other readers have written in with the following question about Who Can Do Etape Du Tour. Tim, Would it at all be possible to complete Etape du Tour for a beginning cyclist with the right preparation? In 2011 I started cycling and had a week in the Alpes where I did [...]
Cost of hiring a campervan versus Car+Hotel for France Do you need a real car versus campervan cost breakdown for your cycling trip to France (or anywhere actually!)? Is hiring a car and staying in hotels or accommodation cheaper than hiring a campervan for my France Cycling Holiday? This is a question I get a [...]
Cost of hiring a campervan versus Car+Hotel for France Do you need a real car versus campervan cost breakdown for your cycling trip to France (or anywhere actually!)? Is hiring a car and staying in hotels or accommodation cheaper than hiring a campervan for my France Cycling Holiday? This is a question I get a [...]
Well, well! The 2012 Etapes du Tour have been announced, and what a doozy each one will be. Many of you will have many questions, such as: “Who can do Etape 2012?” When is Etape du Tour 2012 Where is Etape du Tour 2012 How to enter Etape du Tour 2012 How to train for [...]
Well, well! The 2012 Etapes du Tour have been announced, and what a doozy each one will be. Many of you will have many questions, such as: “Who can do Etape 2012?” When is Etape du Tour 2012 Where is Etape du Tour 2012 How to enter Etape du Tour 2012 How to train for [...]
2011 trip wrap up I always like to do a wrap up after each trip to describe the lessons I learnt and pitfalls from each trip. So, here are the things I learnt from my 2011 trip. Note, many of the campervan-related tips I will cover in the next VeloNomad ebook, Campervanning through France. Make [...]
2011 trip wrap up I always like to do a wrap up after each trip to describe the lessons I learnt and pitfalls from each trip. So, here are the things I learnt from my 2011 trip. Note, many of the campervan-related tips I will cover in the next VeloNomad ebook, Campervanning through France. Make [...]
Do You Know What to Expect On Etape du Tour? For those who have not done an Etape du Tour before and who are a bit nervous, I thought I’d provide a last-minute post with some handy information. This information comes from the Tackling L’Etape guide and is of course abridged to keep the post [...]
Do You Know What to Expect On Etape du Tour? For those who have not done an Etape du Tour before and who are a bit nervous, I thought I’d provide a last-minute post with some handy information. This information comes from the Tackling L’Etape guide and is of course abridged to keep the post [...]
Are you a terrible over packer? Do you pack for every “what if”? I am a TERRIBLE over packer, and I know I am not the only one. In this day and age of reduced baggage allowance (I still remember coming home from LA with 72kg, no excess!). So I made a new video* on [...]
Are you a terrible over packer? Do you pack for every “what if”? I am a TERRIBLE over packer, and I know I am not the only one. In this day and age of reduced baggage allowance (I still remember coming home from LA with 72kg, no excess!). So I made a new video* on [...]
Reader Steve dropped me an email with some great questions the other day, 2 of which are below. Do you have a source of info about diet pre-Etape … in the 2 weeks leading up to the events? Also, as we are doing both…any sources to assist us get over one but prep for the [...]
Reader Steve dropped me an email with some great questions the other day, 2 of which are below. Do you have a source of info about diet pre-Etape … in the 2 weeks leading up to the events? Also, as we are doing both…any sources to assist us get over one but prep for the [...]
This time, my lovely girlfriend (hi Kate!) is coming to France and Spain (yay!), and she has a pretty specific diet – no dairy, no wheat, no gluten, no yeast. So, no delicious Alhambra 1925 beer, no French or Spanish cheese, no croissants. Quelle horreure! Anyway, she’s not the only one who has some special [...]
This time, my lovely girlfriend (hi Kate!) is coming to France and Spain (yay!), and she has a pretty specific diet – no dairy, no wheat, no gluten, no yeast. So, no delicious Alhambra 1925 beer, no French or Spanish cheese, no croissants. Quelle horreure! Anyway, she’s not the only one who has some special [...]
