Europe (all)

Has plenty of useful information, and links to some reports.

Addresses of cycling clubs in Sweden, calendar, links, races, publications, shops, and touring and racing events.

``The biggest exercise race on bicycle in the world.''

• Vätternrundan Bans the Future, an article to be found under the Bicycle News Agency
  16.000 cyclists each year take part in the 300 km Vättern Rundan in Sweden. But not HPV-cyclists. They have been banned. Officially for safety reasons. Only they have not caused any accidents.
• Concerning the HPV ban, see also Bike Action
  Our message is straight and simple: If you want better conditions for cyclists, you gotta pitch in yourself. [...] Your action will make a difference.

``One of the biggest exercise on bicycle only for women''

A Nordic challenge for bikers - exercise races in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Make 3 of them in 3 years an you recive a diploma.

A Nordic challenge only for women - exercise races in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Make 3 of them in 3 years and you recive a diploma.

Has detailed info on the nine national marked cycling routes.

A.k.a. Swisstopo, makes the official maps of Switzerland. French and German versions hide behind the top right F and D buttons.

Has timetables in German, French, Italian, and English.

Nearly two hundred links, must of which describe tours.

Find maps and guide books by title, town, and county.

For all those going abroad - or searching for advocacy-advice from other countries - here is a list of the 48 most important bicycle groups around the world. These groups specialize not only in bicycle advocacy but also in tourism, consumer issues, hpv-matters, etc. The list includes e-mail and homepage addresses where I have been able to find them - and a word of introduction (explanation) about the nature of these groups.

Ernst Poulsen is a photo journalist, and has photos from bicycle trips to China and Israel.

Travelling the world on a bicycle / Wereldfietser

Travelling the world on a bicycle / Wereldfietser on Vimeo is an video-forum for all of you who enjoy to travel on a bicycle. Fully packed with luggage. Get inspired and add your films!

Joining is easy:

• go suscribe at vimeo
• go suscribe at the Travelling the world on a bicycle group
• Load your video
• On your video-page, go to the right, Add, Choose the group
• Done!

Welcome!

Hey guys,

Imagine a site that not only offers you the chance to join other local cyclists on bike trips but also the opportunity to bike the trails with other cyclers while you're out of town or even out of the country - all for free!

Expose yourself to new trails and enjoy a new cycling experience with friends around the world. So next time you pack your bags for a trip away from home, or even near by, don't forget to grab your bike and check out this world wide cycling community site.

Come and join for free.

Sardinia Hike&Bike is the official network aimed at promoting Sardinia as a destination for biking and Hiking.

The companies members of the network are selected lodgings and tour guides, they offer accommodation and tours for travellers who want an active outdoor holiday.

If you prefer to create your own holiday, you can download for free from www.sardiniahikeandbike.com maps and road books of the most beautiful Sardinian trails, and find all information you need to organize your perfect trip.

Page indépendante, non commerciale dédiée aux réalisations écologiques exemplaires harmonisant les relations de l'homme avec son environnement naturel, social et culturel.

De Fietsersbond is er van overtuigd dat de fiets in het verkeer niet het probleem is maar de oplossing. Een eenvoudige oplossing voor een vlotte mobiliteit.

Geographical data, nature, culture and history, destinations; cantons,; transportation, hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and hundreds of photos. No specific bicycle touring information though."

Travel, accomodations, news, business, leisure, study, work, information. No special bicycle section.

The Club des Cent Cols, founded in 1972, appeals to mountain cyclotouring aficionados. It had 2500 active members in 2003. One simple rule to become a member: To have crossed by bike at least 100 different mountain passes, 5 of which must have an altitude of 2000 metres or more. The Club publishes an annual magazine, organizes several fun and easy-going meets at the summit of famous (or less so) passes every year. Permanent tours are also offered to members, all based on the theme; One Hundred Passes in... (e.g. the Alps, the Pyrenees, Corsica, the Drôme, the Atlantic-Mediterranean watershed line, etc...)

The site also features some travelogues.

A collection of hundreds of bicycle tours in Europe, mostly noncommercial. German language.

Walk, bike or ride along the undiscovered byways of Bohemia and Moravia and help preserve the natural and architectural heritage of the region. Visit Central Europe's greatest treasures: Prague and Vienna.

The Prague-Vienna Greenways is a network of 100-year-old hiking trails between Prague and Vienna. Travelers can walk or bike between historic towns and villages, visit romantic castles, medieval churches and monasteries, discover old Jewish sites and savor some of the most picturesque countryside in Europe.

The routes stretch 250 miles along the Dyje River Valley in Southern Moravia and the Vltava River Valley in Southern Bohemia, the settings of numerous folk and music festivals. The new wine trails connect Moravia with the Austrian wine region Weinviertel on the way to Vienna.

The European Cyclists' Federation is a portal for European cyclist associations.

The official site of Eurobike, the Internet Cycling Club and mailing list. It has training resources, a Tech Area, mountain info, pass collection, and cycling links.

1. PASSACOL: All the best cycling climbs for each region in Europe - the widest structured database - more than 30 countries - more than 400 regions - gradients - maps - descriptions.

2. B.I.G: The international Club for the strongest cycloclimbers, trying to climb the 1.000 best cycling tops in Europe in their whole life. Numeric datas for each of the 1.000 BIG's tops.

The North Sea Cycle Route: 6000 kilometres of fascinating adventure await you. Explore a wealth of cities and villages, beaches and farms, lowlands and uplands, cliff paths and byways - all without fear of getting lost - just keep on for long enough and you'll return to your starting point.

The world's longest signed international cycle route encircles the North Sea, passing through no fewer than 7 countries: the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England. From Harwich and Hoek van Holland in the south to Bergen and the Shetland Islands in the north.

What you don't manage this year will wait till next year, or the year after - the North Sea Cycle Route will be there for you whenever you are ready. Choose one convenient section at a time, linked by the many North Sea ferries sailing out of major ports such as Amsterdam, Hamburg, Esbjerg, Göteborg, Bergen and Newcastle.

This online guide will provide you with all the information you need before you start to pack your bags. Naturally, you are also more than welcome to contact the local tourist information offices, which can supply additional details of the attractions, events and accommodation in their area.

Welcome to a fantastic cycle tour around the North Sea - just jump on your bike.

Railways Timetables for the whole of Europe on an interactive basis, in German and in English.