Travelling by bicycle as a mode of transportation or with a bicycle as a nonstandard item of luggage.
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Is it possible to cycle from Manhattan to Williamsburg, Brooklyn on cycle paths only? [closed]
Is it possible to cycle from Manhattan to Williamsburg, Brooklyn on cycle paths only? Or do you need to ride on normal roads as well?
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Is cycling in Tokyo safe?
I have booked a hotel in Tokyo near JR Ueno Train Station and it offers bike rental. I know that around the station there are various attractions like Ueno Park and temples of Asakusa. I thought I ...
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Is it better to ship bicycle from Egypt to Leipzig, Germany or to buy/rent one?
I'm studying going to Germany and specially Leipzig this summer for around 100 days. Personally I am very interested in cycling as a sport and as a means of transportation. I have a good bicycle here ...
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Can I take a bike on trains from Schiphol? [duplicate]
I want to ride my bike from Ijmuiden to Schiphol railway station and take it on the train to Groningen - any problem with this?
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Search engine for bicycle rentals
Many websites compare car rental prices.
Are there any such websites for bicycle rental?
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Are there any community bike shops in the Netherlands? [closed]
I'm a Canadian who's visiting the Netherlands for a few months. I'm awed by the strength of the bicycling culture here, but, to date, I haven't been able to locate any community bike shops. By ...
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Biking tour in Russia
I am from Turkey and planning a bike tour in Russia and in Ukraine. I'll ride from Sochi to Yalta by using the Sochi - Anapa - Rostov on Don - Mariupol - Yalta destination. Is this route secure and ...
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Can I take my bicycle into all German trains?
I want to take a train with my bicycle from somewhere in Germany to Switzerland. Concerning this, I have a couple of question that all go to the same direction:
Can I take my bike in every train? Or ...
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Am I allowed to transport a bycicle on the train in The Netherlands and Belgium?
I am planning to travel through the Netherlands / Belgium and visit several cities. The most confortable/fast way seems to be the train, but for the city visit and nearby places the bicycle is ideal. ...
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If I want to make a website of a long bike tour, should I make my own website or pay some one to do it for me?
I am planning on going on a long distance bike tour, and I want to have a good website to blog on, post photos, twitter tweets, and videos. Does anyone have any advice for whether I should build it ...
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Easy bicycling trips in Belgium?
I've just moved to Brussels. This spring/summer my wife and I would like to try biking around some of the wonderful Belgian countryside.
I'm looking for one or two specific routes that are easy, ...
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Need cycling route options from Bangkok to Siem Reap (via Poi Pet)
I am planning a cycle trip from Bangkok to Angkor Vat next week crossing the border at Aranyaprathet/Poi Pet. I need some help in choosing the route to take, and my preference would be to take a ...
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Are there any websites or resources for planning bicycle routes across western Europe?
A friend and I are potentially interested in doing a bicycle tour across parts of western Europe, which parts specifically we're not sure of yet. We would be starting in London and from there we would ...
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Where can I rent bikes in Arnhem, The Netherlands?
I'm travelling with 4 friends to Amsterdam in March. We're planning to take the train as for a day trip in Arnhem and would like to bike around and see some of the sights.
My question, what is the ...
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Travel literature about cycling along the Rhine
I'm looking for traveling literature that covers the topic of cycling along the Rhine river. There are a lot of books, but I couldn't find any that covers all my needs:
It should be written in ...
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What are my options for accommodation whilst travelling by bicycle [closed]
I am travelling by bike, taking a tent, but what other options are available? For example, camping in Siberia in winter = bad or is it? Camping in the wild in parts of Kenya = bad therefore where to ...
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Where can I find out about specific areas are unsafe to visit travelling by bike [closed]
I am going on a long distance bike tour, around the world hopefully. I am a little concerned about areas that I should definitely not visit. I have heard that its possible to check the FCO website for ...
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Is it allowed to drive a bike after 1 (2, 3) beers in Germany?
What is the regulation about bicycle driving in Germany? What is the acceptable alcohol rate in blood?
So, am I generally allowed to drive a bicycle after 1 or 2 beers? In Poland, for example, I ...
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Taking my bike on overland transport
I am planning on going on a long distance cycle tour, but for some sections, I will put my bike on public transport. Does anyone have any general advice for putting bikes on public transport in Europe ...
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Route planner with heights (for bikes)
I use Google Maps to plan my bike routes inside Paris. However, it is missing height graphs of the routes (which is essential for biking). I would like such a site that would be capable of this. I may ...
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What is the best way to get from Venice Mestre to Lido di Jesolo with a roadbike?
I will arrive in Venice by train at the Mestre station, from there I want to get to Lido di Jesolo with my roadbike. What are my options?
I was considering getting to Venice from Mestre on foot or ...
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How can I estimate the duration of a long bicycle trip?
Next summer, I'm planning to do a very long bicycle trip. I'm not yet sure where it will take place, but I have 2-3 favorites. 1) from Stockholm to the North Cape 2) from Switzerland to Istanbul 3) ...
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How long does it take to bike to Marken Island from Amsterdam
This answer suggested biking from Amsterdam to Marken island as a good tourist activity.
Is this a good idea? roughly how long would it take?
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Biking in Arizona: Homebase in Phoenix or Scottsdale?
I have two days of vacation before a conference in Scottsdale, Arizona and I'd love to spend them biking in the area. For (single day) biking trips in the nature, what are the pros and cons of each ...
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Where can I rent a mountain bike in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?
I'm traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico soon and I'd like to do some mountain biking while I'm there. I've heard the country side is quite beautiful there. I would like to avoid being alone so if ...
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Biking and hiking for 4-5 days in Central Europe: Where should I go to?
This spring I'm planning to spend 4-5 days for sport vacations. I want to go hiking and biking. I know a lot of different places in Central Europe to do that, but I'm asking here to get new hints.
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Airline policies on LON to CPH with excess baggage
A friend is flying to Denmark from New Zealand. He's got the flight to London sorted, but from LON to Copenhagen he's wondering about excess baggage - as he'll have a bicycle + stuff in a box (about ...
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Searching for bikeable offensive town names in Europe like “Fucking”
Last summer I did a bicycle tour from Fucking in Germany to Petting in Austria. (I know most people normally do it the other way round)
On the way you can take a lot of funny pictures.
The ...
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Can anyone recommend the most interesting 2 or 3 day cycle in Vietnam?
If I wanted to go on a supported cycle in Vietnam for 2 or 3 days, where would be a good place to start/end? It would be good to see the countryside, some of the more rural areas, be off the main ...
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Where can I usually find city bikes in Copenhagen? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which European cities have bike rental stations?
I've been in Copenhagen a few times now and only managed to find a bike once, and that was probably by luck. Is there a ...
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Is it possible to bring a bicycle on a plane?
I have often wanted to bring my own bicycle while traveling. Are there some international regulations regarding bringing my bicycle on a plane? What should I expect to pay?
