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Forum: Touring
06-02-10, 04:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By flavio

I think it should be this: ...

I think it should be this:
http://www.pragueviennagreenways.org/

It seems very interesting!
Forum: Touring
06-02-10, 04:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By flavio

I did Italy to Netherlands (via Vienna)...

I did Italy to Netherlands (via Vienna) (http://www.grandride.com/arrivals/eurotour2008/) and Italy to Denmark (http://www.grandride.com/arrivals/eurotour2009/).

I think you are travelling...
Forum: Touring
06-02-10, 04:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,890
Posted By flavio

Thank you Powerarranger. I'll do a similar...

Thank you Powerarranger.
I'll do a similar work on my B67, which is becoming too large and soft in the middle. I already tightened the bolt, but doing it more could stress the leather... I think...
Forum: Touring
06-02-10, 04:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,926
Posted By flavio

Hi, I used these German atlases many times and...

Hi, I used these German atlases many times and found them perfect. Campsites are drawed on the maps. Yes texts are in German language (iI can't read anything of it), but maps are clearly...
Forum: Europe
05-30-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,683
Posted By flavio

Believe me, I went from Northern Italy to...

Believe me, I went from Northern Italy to Netherlands in 2008, and to Denmark in 2009: both trips were almost all along quasi-zero-traffic routes. Obviously it is necessary to accept some curves...
Forum: Touring
05-30-10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 837
Posted By flavio

Yes, I buyed all the bikeline I have via...

Yes, I buyed all the bikeline I have via internet.

Last year I wrote directly to Esterbauer, and they moved my question to the Italian distributor, which sold me the books. All went fine.

This...
Forum: Europe
05-29-10, 04:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,683
Posted By flavio

I suggest to use always the helmet, to turn on...

I suggest to use always the helmet, to turn on the front and rear lights [if possible] in the day and in the night, and to wear something which is reflective in the night. Also, avoid always routes...
Forum: Touring
05-29-10, 03:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By flavio

I add the R1 map: ...

I add the R1 map:
http://www.euroroute-r1.de/_obj/D682625E-DE65-45CC-8E9E-C578FDF5D11F/inline/Europakarte_int-2.gif

Almost exactly from Calais to Berlin :)
Forum: Touring
05-29-10, 03:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By flavio

I agree, planning a tour in Eurovelo maps gives...

I agree, planning a tour in Eurovelo maps gives enthusiasm at first, but then you see relity is different.

However, the Euroroute R1 is not an abstract Eurovelo line. It's a real route, with real...
Forum: Touring
05-28-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,644
Posted By flavio

Interesting.. I experienced the same, exactly...

Interesting.. I experienced the same, exactly those pains in the same parts of the leg, when it is too high or too low (with Brooks but also with previous synthetic ones).
At the end I learned...
Forum: Touring
05-28-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By flavio

I look for this too. I searched a lot and found...

I look for this too. I searched a lot and found interesting results.

For example, exactly from Calais to Berlin there is the Euroroute R1:...
Forum: Touring
05-28-10, 08:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,954
Posted By flavio

I used huge flat pedals with pins in all my...

I used huge flat pedals with pins in all my tours, Alps included. Comfortable and grippy. I think they are perfect for touring!
Forum: Touring
05-28-10, 08:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,650
Posted By flavio

My case is exactly the same, with only one...

My case is exactly the same, with only one difference: I always have an helmet instead of baseball cap :)

I suggest any reader experiment some days forgetting cycling wear, cycling shoes and...
Forum: Europe
05-26-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,441
Posted By flavio

Plan a route for you? Sure. What about this, for...

Plan a route for you? Sure. What about this, for example...

From Alps (IT) to North Sea by bicycle (http://www.grandride.com/departures/eurotour2010/)
Forum: Europe
05-26-10, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,199
Posted By flavio

I could be interested in this too. Could you tell...

I could be interested in this too. Could you tell the name of these lines?

(...or I understood wrong and your sentence was only a hope or similar??)
Forum: Europe
05-26-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By flavio

Hello, I am planning almost exactly the opposite...

Hello, I am planning almost exactly the opposite way: Italy to North Sea, through Swiss Alps.
So I think you could find useful infos in my project, because I prefer no-traffic way too, so I choose...
Forum: Europe
05-26-10, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By flavio

Incredible... it is not idiot, it seems TRUE! I...

Incredible... it is not idiot, it seems TRUE! I looked for few minutes and more than one motorbike / car did not stop in that pedestrian crossing and went fast, avoiding pedestrian and bicycles only...
Forum: Europe
05-26-10, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,713
Posted By flavio

I heard all the bad about the citizen of my...

I heard all the bad about the citizen of my country, and really I agreed to everything... but I never read about the competition Italians Vs God. Surely I'll go to study the matter.
Forum: Europe
05-26-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,929
Posted By flavio

Thank you for the commercial advertising, they...

Thank you for the commercial advertising, they are so rare that here we were all only waiting for it :)
Forum: Touring
05-26-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 837
Posted By flavio

In Italian shops they are unknown... but there is...

In Italian shops they are unknown... but there is internet, so no problem to find :)
Forum: Europe
05-26-10, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,218
Posted By flavio

I'm sorry ridefastfun, I'm replying a bit late......

I'm sorry ridefastfun, I'm replying a bit late...
Anyway, those guides contain a good profile of altitudes, useful to plan the cycling day by day.

We found 4°C, icy rain and a wind storm; and...
Forum: Europe
06-05-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Posted By flavio

Hi April, I read the other thread only after my...

Hi April, I read the other thread only after my post here.
Probably I'll have my bike next times in Lucca, so no need to rent, but I'll look for chronobikes to see its accessories!

Happy cycling...
Forum: Europe
05-26-09, 01:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,154
Posted By flavio

This is very interesting, thank you. Our country...

This is very interesting, thank you. Our country should learn many things from Northern Europe.

About Italian rules, I read something and think (but am not sure at 100%) that each region has its...
Forum: Europe
05-24-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,929
Posted By flavio

(a) I like Resia pass, because it links Italy to...

(a) I like Resia pass, because it links Italy to Europe via Adige Cycle Path / Inn Cycle Path. We followed that way in 2008 tour, and will do the same in the next 2009 tour. You travel by bicycle...
Forum: Europe
05-24-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,154
Posted By flavio

In most of the countries you wrote there are very...

In most of the countries you wrote there are very good long distance cycle paths (for example, we haven't them in Italy, except for Trentino Alto Adige :( ), so I'd suggest to follow them.

For my...
Forum: Europe
05-24-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,955
Posted By flavio

There is a very interesting circle of ancient...

There is a very interesting circle of ancient walls around the center of Lucca, and over that walls there is the path for a complete walk (by foot or by bicycle); they are in fact a park with gardens...
Forum: Europe
05-24-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,486
Posted By flavio

Hi, I am planning a tour across Europe starting...

Hi, I am planning a tour across Europe starting in July 16th, for around one month. We are actually three travellers from Italy, and would like very much if someone from other countries will join!
...
Forum: Europe
05-24-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,391
Posted By flavio

Hi, I buyed online from Chain Reaction Cycles,...

Hi, I buyed online from Chain Reaction Cycles, Bike Components and Bike 24, told on a previous post: the first is probably the cheapest (actually, for non-uk buyers), the second is maybe the widest,...
Forum: Europe
05-24-09, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,511
Posted By flavio

I'd suggest to follow long distance cycle paths....

I'd suggest to follow long distance cycle paths. Innsbuck is along the Inn Cycle Path, Bolzano is along the Adige Cycle Path, and they are linked via the "Passo Resia" (not Passo del Brennero, which...
Forum: Europe
05-24-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Posted By flavio

Well, I was born in Bologna, studied one year in...

Well, I was born in Bologna, studied one year in Rome, went in Milan several times, am living in Florence, and love Venice. :D
So the question is: where do you start? So that maybe I'll can tell you...
Forum: Europe
05-24-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,218
Posted By flavio

Hi from Italy, I used the Esterbauer guides for...

Hi from Italy, I used the Esterbauer guides for the EuroTour 2008 travel of my signature, and I will use them for EuroTour 2009 too. These guides are in German, I understand zero words, but their...
Forum: Touring
05-05-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By flavio

I agree with previous advices, no backpack! ...

I agree with previous advices, no backpack!

For one month, a rear rack could be enough if you don't carry tent/sleeping bag; otherwise, maybe, it could be better adding front bags too, at least a...
Forum: Touring
04-17-09, 03:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 328
Posted By flavio

Travelling across Europe in the next summer?

Hi there,

I'm planning with some friends a tour from Italy to Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Denmark.
I'm publishing it in some cycling websites; if some traveller from everywhere could be...
Forum: Touring
04-10-09, 03:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 837
Posted By flavio

Thank you Phil, it is an impressive source of...

Thank you Phil, it is an impressive source of maps of any kind, and it covers countries outside Germany too.
And I agree, Esterbauer guides for a long path are expensive (and heavy). Anyway I think...
Forum: Touring
04-10-09, 03:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 767
Posted By flavio

My bike has rear suspension, but I added a B67...

My bike has rear suspension, but I added a B67 and this absorbs all the residual vibrations in roads without asphalt (B67 instead of Flyer because I prefer a panoramic ride position). Result is...
Forum: Touring
04-10-09, 02:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,539
Posted By flavio

I use the Brooks leather handlebar tape and found...

I use the Brooks leather handlebar tape and found it robust, comfortable, pleasant to look.
If your bike is clear you could consider for example the dark brown tape...
Forum: Touring
04-08-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By flavio

Yes, damages are only in Abruzzo. Places you...

Yes, damages are only in Abruzzo. Places you chose are safe and very interesting.

I know a bike rental near the railway station, I think its name is Florence By Bike... but I am sure, its street...
Forum: Touring
04-08-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By flavio

Ah sure, there are no hotel problems here,...

Ah sure, there are no hotel problems here, homeless who want to stay in a hotel (they are few) go only in Abruzzo - Marche - Romagna regions, I think.
Are you here with bikes? Go to S. Giminiano,...
Forum: Touring
04-08-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By flavio

cyclezealot, you are true. Italy has many...

cyclezealot, you are true. Italy has many problems in this period. After Renaissance, it seems we are at the bottom of the curve. Helps of any kind would be greatly appreciated and very useful.
Forum: Touring
04-08-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By flavio

There is a hard traffic in that area. I think...

There is a hard traffic in that area. I think regional trains would be better (ticket for bicycle: 3.50 euro, for person: few euros). The lines for you are:

Fiumicino Aeroporto - Roma Ostiense...
Forum: Touring
04-07-09, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By flavio

I agree: what, are you crazy, take your own bike!

I agree: what, are you crazy, take your own bike!
Forum: Touring
04-07-09, 05:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By flavio

This is the website of the R1:...

This is the website of the R1: http://www.euroroute-r1.de/ (maybe you already knew it).
Reaching Italy from Baltic should be almost exactly our path of the next summer, in the opposite direction. In...
Forum: Touring
04-07-09, 05:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By flavio

I have exactly that B67 honey, it looks great on...

I have exactly that B67 honey, it looks great on my modern MTB (an original contrast) and it is the most comfortable saddle I've ever ridden. It changed my concept of cycling.
So I must recommend...
Forum: Touring
04-07-09, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By flavio

Phil, I copyed/pasted your tips in my pc, so...

Phil, I copyed/pasted your tips in my pc, so we'll can enjoy them. Surely I will talk about you in that Imbis :) Thank you very much!

If some of our and your times/spaces could cross, please let...
Forum: Touring
04-07-09, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By flavio

If that anywhere will arrive around Europe, we...

If that anywhere will arrive around Europe, we are planning a tour Italy - Austria - Germany - Denmark... :)
Forum: Touring
04-06-09, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By flavio

Hi Phil, now I see better that you are looking...

Hi Phil, now I see better that you are looking for natural landscapes instead of industrial areas, and flat roads instead hilly ones.

I have to say that yes, from Rhine to Aachen we found some...
Forum: Touring
04-06-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By flavio

I'm a "Topeak fun" and buyed several items form...

I'm a "Topeak fun" and buyed several items form German online shops, which I found with search engines; if you are interested I can add their address.
For the handlebar bag I have a TourGuide DX:...
Forum: Touring
04-05-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By flavio

Hi bailout, I'm happy it's useful to someone! ...

Hi bailout, I'm happy it's useful to someone!
So your way could be:

1) North Sea Cycle Route
2) The Netherlands' cycle paths
3) Rhein-Radweg
4) Main-Radweg
5) Liebliches Taubertal (Tauber...
Forum: Touring
04-05-09, 04:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,487
Posted By flavio

My experience is a tour of 2450 km in 28 days...

My experience is a tour of 2450 km in 28 days including rest days, flat and hilly roads, fully loaded with tent, some days of complete stop in main towns; we were a group of three.
Average is 90...
Forum: Touring
04-05-09, 04:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By flavio

We rode along the ways Frankfurt - Mainz -...

We rode along the ways Frankfurt - Mainz - Koblenz - Remagen in last summer (they are the days #21, #22 of the EuroTour 2008 in my signature). They are perfect cycle paths: Main-Radweg and...
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