I heard that you have trailers. Will I be able to carry them?

Tämä teksti on valitettavasti saatavilla vain kielillä: English, Castellano, Deutsch, Français ja Italiano. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in this site default language. You may click one of the links to switch the site language to another available language. On our trailers we put all things that our Biketour group needs and cannot be distributed by the participants: Some food, cooking pots, stoves, flyers and other equipment. They can load up to 35kg. We take turns to carry them and everybody can do it, if you want you can also share it for a…

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I heard that you carry everything by bike, how can I do it?

Tämä teksti on valitettavasti saatavilla vain kielillä: English, Български, Castellano, Deutsch, Ελληνικά, Français, Italiano, Македонски, Português, Română ja Türkçe . For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in this site default language. You may click one of the links to switch the site language to another available language. All you need is a rack and panniers (bike bags) attached to the bike. Two separate panniers are much better than just a big one (it is easier to take them off, and we need to do it every day). There’s also the possibility to carry four –…

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Is there anyone taking care of my bike and repairing my flat tires?

Tämä teksti on valitettavasti saatavilla vain kielillä: English, Castellano, Deutsch, Français ja Italiano. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in this site default language. You may click one of the links to switch the site language to another available language. No. Ecotopia Biketour is a DIY tour – this also involves repairing one’s own bikes. There is always somebody that knows a bit more about bike repairs and that will be glad to teach and help. You may be cycling in small groups, so you should bring your own basic tools and ask somebody beforehand…

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What material do I need for my bike?

Tämä teksti on valitettavasti saatavilla vain kielillä: English, Castellano, Deutsch, Français ja Italiano. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in this site default language. You may click one of the links to switch the site language to another available language. One of the good things about a bike is how easy it is to fix it. Flat tires and broken spokes are the most common problem. Within the biketour community, we are carrying some parts, which can be communally used. Try to bring things in any case, which your bike requires: correctly sized inner tubes,…

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How many gears should my bike have?

Tämä teksti on valitettavasti saatavilla vain kielillä: English, Castellano, Deutsch, Français ja Italiano. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in this site default language. You may click one of the links to switch the site language to another available language. We have noticed some people travelling with just one gear, but if you want to have a less painful trip (and avoid pushing your bike up hills), you should be sure to have at least some light gears. Maybe you want to take a look at the topography of the region where you are planning…

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How can I transport my bike across Europe?

Tämä teksti on valitettavasti saatavilla vain kielillä: English, Castellano, Deutsch, Français ja Italiano. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in this site default language. You may click one of the links to switch the site language to another available language. For 2014, look in the Wiki for more detailed information. Sometimes it can be a hassle to travel with your bike when not riding it, but it’s totally worth it! Trains, buses and ferries all over the world often accept a bike as a baggage, you should check your luggage dimension restrictions, and sometimes you…

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