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General Discussion / Re: Support for Danish Bike Ride

« on: December 28, 2016, 12:42:40 am »

On a 2015 tour up the North Sea Cycle Route I had good results using the Danhostel chain of hostels.
Reservations are a good idea in the summer.

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General Discussion / Re: What about travel other country to cycling?

« on: December 19, 2016, 08:45:27 pm »

I rode my bike from Rome, Italy to Amsterdam this summer. The only part of the route that was not cycle friendly was a small part of Central Italy. Switzerland, Austria, Germany and The Netherlands were all cycle friendly. I used the Eurovelo website to plan part of my routes. There was a good amount of camping along the way. The Swiss Alps were BY FAR the most amazing riding that I have ever done. Let me know if you have any questions.

That sounds like a great ride, Do you have a web site or blog that discribes your route. I would be interested in learning more about your ride with a view of riding it myself. In 2015 I did a route from Amsterdam to Stockholm mostly along the North Sea Cycle route, best experience ever.

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General Discussion / Re: Hi from a new member from germany...

« on: December 18, 2016, 11:57:37 pm »

Welcome to the group, would you be able to provide me with some touring advice.

I'm trying to plan a cycling tour for the summer of 2017. I intend to ride south down the Weser route and continue along that route as it becomes the D9. Then I will turn west at Niedeaula and ride along the D4 also known as the Millelland Route to Bonn.

Can you comment on the D4, would 32 mm tires be suitable ? Is the cycling route separate from the road and is it a paved surface? Is the availability of tenting sites and food sources good? In your opinion is it a good sightseeing and exploring route ?
Any other comments are welcome.
Kind regards
Jed
Canada

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GPS & Digital Data Discussion / Re: Using Garmin Edge Touring abroad?

« on: May 26, 2015, 09:44:46 pm »

I just bought a Garmin Edge Touring for a trip to Europe. I found out it come with USA/Canada maps installed. I am thinking of ordering the Garmin Europe City Maps. Does anyone know if the Euro Velo maps routes are includes in the Europe maps or would I need to add them myself?