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Bel: /* Basic */

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	*Where and when it will happen?		*Where and when it will happen?
	** From end of July until September, 2014		** From end of July until September, 2014
	** The [[Route]] is probably one of the most dynamic pages in this wiki ;)		** The [[Route]] is probably one of the most dynamic pages in this wiki ;) Currently it's the 2013 route. The development of the 2014 is coming soon.......

	*Who to contact?		*Who to contact?

Bel: /* Basic */

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	*Where and when it will happen?		*Where and when it will happen?
	** From end of ~~June~~ until ~~end of August~~, ~~2010~~		** From end of July until September, 2014
	** The [[Route]] is probably one of the most dynamic pages in this wiki ;)		** The [[Route]] is probably one of the most dynamic pages in this wiki ;)

	*Who to contact?		*Who to contact?
	** [[Contacts]] or talk with ~~Laura, Moritz~~ or ~~Mark~~		** [[Contacts]] or talk with Samuel or Christabel

	*How much does it cost?		*How much does it cost?

Jaro: /* Bikes */

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	*What kind of bike do I need?		*What kind of bike do I need?
	**The one that you already have. Any kind would do (judging from previous years of Biketour), but with some bikes it will be easier. In ideal case, the most recommended would be bikes invented for travelling: trekking and touring bikes. If you have mountain bike, don't forget to put ROAD TIRES. If you have road (racing) bike, don't forget to put rough tires. This will make your life much easier.
	**The one that you already have, from economic side it will the best. Any kind would do (judging from previous years of Biketour), but with some bikes it will be much easier. In ideal case, the most recommended would be bikes invented for travelling: trekking and touring bikes (usually they have 28 inches wheels and thinner tires, but some of the bikes called “hybrid bikes” have 26 inches wheels like mountain bikes but with race kind of frame, more gears, suspensions etc).		**The one that you already have, from economic side it will the best. Any kind would do (judging from previous years of Biketour), but with some bikes it will be much easier. In ideal case, the most recommended would be bikes invented for travelling: trekking and touring bikes (usually they have 28 inches wheels and thinner tires, but some of the bikes called “hybrid bikes” have 26 inches wheels like mountain bikes but with race kind of frame, more gears, suspensions etc).
	**If you have mountain bike, don't forget to put ROAD TIRES, the best are semi-slick tires which you can use as for road also for some easy dirt roads (because sometimes we use roads that don’t have so much traffic, like dirt roads). That makes Biketour much nicer and healthier.		**If you have mountain bike, don't forget to put ROAD TIRES, the best are semi-slick tires which you can use as for road also for some easy dirt roads (because sometimes we use roads that don’t have so much traffic, like dirt roads). That makes Biketour much nicer and healthier.

Markgodber at 10:55, 7 June 2010

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	*Where and when it will happen?		*Where and when it will happen?
	** From ~~beginning~~ of ~~July~~ until end of August, ~~2009~~		** From end of June until end of August, 2010
	** The [[Route]] is probably one of the most dynamic pages in this wiki ;)		** The [[Route]] is probably one of the most dynamic pages in this wiki ;)

Eiland: /* Bikes */ add transporting by Milan

2010-06-07T06:47:04Z

Bikes: add transporting by Milan

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	**Well if you want to avoid all the things about preparations in hurry, you should. Otherwise the best is if you can contact someone before in the place where you will join Biketour and ask if is possible to find you something. There was a people who bought cheap bikes and later group were always looking back for them.		**Well if you want to avoid all the things about preparations in hurry, you should. Otherwise the best is if you can contact someone before in the place where you will join Biketour and ask if is possible to find you something. There was a people who bought cheap bikes and later group were always looking back for them.

	*how do I transport my bike across ~~europe~~?		*how do I transport my bike across Europe?
	**Sometimes it can be hassle with bike to travel on starting point of Biketour, but it worth to do. Trains, buses, ferries, planes all over the world can accept a bike as a baggage, what you have to do is to pack and protect you bike and other things from damaging. You should pay for it like for two large baggage. Sometimes you will have to dismantle your bike, front or both wheels, just to be easier to put in the baggage area. Also, packing your bike in a ~~cartboarx~~ box (there are special large bike bags available too!) is good advice to avoid the problems!		**Sometimes it can be hassle with bike to travel on starting point of Biketour, but it worth to do. Trains, buses, ferries, planes all over the world can accept a bike as a baggage, what you have to do is to pack and protect you bike and other things from damaging. You should pay for it like for two large baggage. Sometimes you will have to dismantle your bike, front or both wheels, just to be easier to put in the baggage area. Also, packing your bike in a cardboard box (there are special large bike bags available too!) is good advice to avoid the problems! (See [[#Transporting your bike\|below]])

	*What kind of bike do I need?		*What kind of bike do I need?
	**The one that you already have. Any kind would do (judging from previous years of Biketour), but with some bikes it will be easier. In ideal case, the most recommended would be bikes invented for ~~traveling~~: trekking and touring bikes. If you have mountain bike, don't forget to put ROAD TIRES. If you have road (racing) bike, don't forget to put rough tires. This will make your life much easier.		**The one that you already have. Any kind would do (judging from previous years of Biketour), but with some bikes it will be easier. In ideal case, the most recommended would be bikes invented for travelling: trekking and touring bikes. If you have mountain bike, don't forget to put ROAD TIRES. If you have road (racing) bike, don't forget to put rough tires. This will make your life much easier.
	**The one that you already have, from economic side it will the best. Any kind would do (judging from previous years of Biketour), but with some bikes it will be much easier. In ideal case, the most recommended would be bikes invented for ~~traveling~~: trekking and touring bikes (usually they have 28 inches wheels and thinner tires, but some of the bikes called “hybrid bikes” have 26 inches wheels like mountain bikes but with race kind of frame, more gears, suspensions etc).		**The one that you already have, from economic side it will the best. Any kind would do (judging from previous years of Biketour), but with some bikes it will be much easier. In ideal case, the most recommended would be bikes invented for travelling: trekking and touring bikes (usually they have 28 inches wheels and thinner tires, but some of the bikes called “hybrid bikes” have 26 inches wheels like mountain bikes but with race kind of frame, more gears, suspensions etc).
	**If you have mountain bike, don't forget to put ROAD TIRES, the best are semi-slick tires which you can use as for road also for some easy dirt roads (because sometimes we use roads that don’t have so much traffic, like dirt roads). That makes Biketour much nicer and healthier.		**If you have mountain bike, don't forget to put ROAD TIRES, the best are semi-slick tires which you can use as for road also for some easy dirt roads (because sometimes we use roads that don’t have so much traffic, like dirt roads). That makes Biketour much nicer and healthier.
	**If you have road (racing) bike, don't forget to put rough tires, as thick as possible. This will make your ride and life much easier.		**If you have road (racing) bike, don't forget to put rough tires, as thick as possible. This will make your ride and life much easier.
	**No matter which kind of bike you used, you have to know that, if you want to travel without so much stress, best it will be if you to:		**No matter which kind of bike you used, you have to know that, if you want to travel without so much stress, best it will be if you to:
	***Try to find frame (bike) size that is right size for you (it will be long ride and you have to feel you bike as one part of your body). Sometimes if bike doesn’t fit you, you can expect muscle pain in different areas. Try to ask some more information in your closest bike store. Regarding frame materials of your bike, usually bikes for ~~traveling~~ are made from steel, alloy or titanium (carbon ~~fiber~~, other combination). Steel (Cr-Mo compound) is the best one for riding on this kind of trips, but it is heaviest one and it is cheapest one. For now the best solution according to the people who like ~~traveling~~ by bike is alloy (7001 type) frame bikes. They are enough stiff and they are lighter for ~~traveling~~ and they are little bit more expensive. The last one material for frames is Titanium, far stiffer, lighter, but very, very expensive (if you have one of those you are lucky and bring one good lock for it).		***Try to find frame (bike) size that is right size for you (it will be long ride and you have to feel you bike as one part of your body). Sometimes if bike doesn’t fit you, you can expect muscle pain in different areas. Try to ask some more information in your closest bike store. Regarding frame materials of your bike, usually bikes for travelling are made from steel, alloy or titanium (carbon fibre, other combination). Steel (Cr-Mo compound) is the best one for riding on this kind of trips, but it is heaviest one and it is cheapest one. For now the best solution according to the people who like travelling by bike is alloy (7001 type) frame bikes. They are enough stiff and they are lighter for travelling and they are little bit more expensive. The last one material for frames is Titanium, far stiffer, lighter, but very, very expensive (if you have one of those you are lucky and bring one good lock for it).
	***Try to find bike with 36 (or more) spokes wheels if it is possible, made from stainless steel spokes (stronger ones) and double frame wheels (they are more stiffer and durable), or if you don’t have that kind of wheels, you could bring, for example, for every hundred km one spoke for your rear wheel (measured by professionals) plus tools for repairing. So if it is trip long 3000km you have to bring 30 spare spokes (1kg more to carry) plus tools for repairing (1kg more). So it’s up to you.		***Try to find bike with 36 (or more) spokes wheels if it is possible, made from stainless steel spokes (stronger ones) and double frame wheels (they are more stiffer and durable), or if you don’t have that kind of wheels, you could bring, for example, for every hundred km one spoke for your rear wheel (measured by professionals) plus tools for repairing. So if it is trip long 3000km you have to bring 30 spare spokes (1kg more to carry) plus tools for repairing (1kg more). So it’s up to you.
	***How many gears? Well far now we notice that people ~~traveled~~ sometimes with just one gear, but if you want to have less painful ~~traveling~~, you should have at least 18 gears that function. Because sometimes you can expect ascending up to 15% (like it was in Bosnia, Romania…).		***How many gears? Well far now we notice that people travelled sometimes with just one gear, but if you want to have less painful travelling, you should have at least 18 gears that function. Because sometimes you can expect ascending up to 15% (like it was in Bosnia, Romania…).
	***Rack and ~~paniers~~? Well there are a lot of different kinds of both things. Rack just should be stiff and without ruptures that can hold all things that you should bring with you. If you have front ones is the same situation. Sometimes people made racks from steel for buildings and they carried backpacks on it, and it worked. But it is not so safely for riding with that. ~~Paniers~~ could be normal and waterproof. If you have normal ~~paniers~~ you should keep your things dry with lot of plastic bags or you will bagging other people for some spare close (if you are lucky that they are same size as you are). Waterproof ~~paniers~~ are the best solution but also the most expensive ones. Sometimes you can find on sale some cheap one.		***Rack and panniers? Well there are a lot of different kinds of both things. Rack just should be stiff and without ruptures that can hold all things that you should bring with you. If you have front ones is the same situation. Sometimes people made racks from steel for buildings and they carried backpacks on it, and it worked. But it is not so safely for riding with that. Panniers could be normal and waterproof. If you have normal panniers you should keep your things dry with lot of plastic bags or you will bagging other people for some spare close (if you are lucky that they are same size as you are). Waterproof panniers are the best solution but also the most expensive ones. Sometimes you can find on sale some cheap one.
	***Suggestion: please, but please check all the things on your bike before you want to go on some trip like this. Frame, brakes, gears, spokes…everything.		***Suggestion: please, but please check all the things on your bike before you want to go on some trip like this. Frame, brakes, gears, spokes…everything.

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	**Well first of all you should bring some of the spare parts for your bike. You have to know the weakness of your bike so you can bring important things for it. Firs of all it is: inner tubes and repair kit, one tire (if it is possible), brake shoes, oil for chain, spokes, pump, basic tool for your bike. Other things are highly recommended: lock for bike, helmet for you, rain protection for both, lights (front and rear), sunglasses, hat and water bottles.		**Well first of all you should bring some of the spare parts for your bike. You have to know the weakness of your bike so you can bring important things for it. Firs of all it is: inner tubes and repair kit, one tire (if it is possible), brake shoes, oil for chain, spokes, pump, basic tool for your bike. Other things are highly recommended: lock for bike, helmet for you, rain protection for both, lights (front and rear), sunglasses, hat and water bottles.

	*Is there anyone taking care of my bike and ~~reparing~~ my flat tyres?		*Is there anyone taking care of my bike and repairing my flat tyres?
	**Well, there is always somebody that knows more about bike repairing but as we are the group that it is not always in one large group but divided in several small groups and maybe this person would not be in your group. What you should do is to bring your own tools and to ask somebody to show you how to solve some problems that you will have. That how you will learn more about your best friend.		**Well, there is always somebody that knows more about bike repairing but as we are the group that it is not always in one large group but divided in several small groups and maybe this person would not be in your group. What you should do is to bring your own tools and to ask somebody to show you how to solve some problems that you will have. That how you will learn more about your best friend.

	*I heard that you carry everything by bike, how can I do it?		*I heard that you carry everything by bike, how can I do it?
	**All you need are RACK and ~~PANIERS~~ (bike bags) attached to a bike. Two separate ~~paniers~~ are much better that just one big (it is easier to take them off, and we need to do it every day). Second thing is: don't take too much personal stuff. Try to put everything into ~~paniers~~ and check the weight: it shouldn't go over 15kg for 2 ~~paniers~~ together.		**All you need are RACK and PANNIERS (bike bags) attached to a bike. Two separate panniers are much better that just one big (it is easier to take them off, and we need to do it every day). Second thing is: don't take too much personal stuff. Try to put everything into panniers and check the weight: it shouldn't go over 15kg for 2 panniers together.
	Bike Paniers (espec. seperated, light weight, waterproof and good shaped ones) can be pretty expensive. On the web you can find several diy projects on how to make your own from (recycled) material. Search yourself, or check [[http://www.sfbike.org/?racks here]] or for example [[http://cam.ucsd.edu/~spav/play/panniers.html here]] or [[http://kenkifer.com/bikepages/touring/bags.htm here]].		Bike Paniers (espec. seperated, light weight, waterproof and good shaped ones) can be pretty expensive. On the web you can find several diy projects on how to make your own from (recycled) material. Search yourself, or check [[http://www.sfbike.org/?racks here]] or for example [[http://cam.ucsd.edu/~spav/play/panniers.html here]] or [[http://kenkifer.com/bikepages/touring/bags.htm here]].

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	**Too big and too heavy set of tools, or tools which you can't really use with your bike. Don't take super-strong and heavy locks, moderate locks are just fine.		**Too big and too heavy set of tools, or tools which you can't really use with your bike. Don't take super-strong and heavy locks, moderate locks are just fine.

	*what advices would you give me for a safe, easy, cycling during ~~biketour~~?		*what advices would you give me for a safe, easy, cycling during Biketour?
	**Well as you carry all things by yourself you should count twice what to bring. Not so much clothes but to have everything. Avoid bringing with you: anger, hatefulness, jealousness, xenophobia, grill, meat, guns, bombs, radioactive materials…		**Well as you carry all things by yourself you should count twice what to bring. Not so much clothes but to have everything. Avoid bringing with you: anger, hatefulness, jealousness, xenophobia, grill, meat, guns, bombs, radioactive materials…

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	**It will be wise if could do your health checking before you are coming to the Biketour, just you to be shore that you will endure all trip by bike. Maybe talk with your doctor about what you will do this summer. You can bring with you some basic medicine, sun protection and hat.		**It will be wise if could do your health checking before you are coming to the Biketour, just you to be shore that you will endure all trip by bike. Maybe talk with your doctor about what you will do this summer. You can bring with you some basic medicine, sun protection and hat.
	**Bring first aid with you.		**Bring first aid with you.
	**Prepare you bike as much as possible (if you can try it even with full ~~paniers~~ to cycle) and cycle few times before start of Biketour, that how you will avoid pain in the muscles in first days.		**Prepare you bike as much as possible (if you can try it even with full panniers to cycle) and cycle few times before start of Biketour, that how you will avoid pain in the muscles in first days.
	**Bring your helmet and wear it almost always		**Bring your helmet and wear it almost always
	**Bring front and back lights.		**Bring front and back lights.
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	**Bring tend with you for two people so you can share with someone and you can make friendships or love or both.		**Bring tend with you for two people so you can share with someone and you can make friendships or love or both.
	**Bring good mood, smile, song, friend and national recipes for food and drink.		**Bring good mood, smile, song, friend and national recipes for food and drink.

			== Transporting your bike ==
			(By Milan)

			Now about bike transport bags. I've decided to build my own bike bag made of heavy
			duty plastic

			material that is mostly used for the base of a tent. It's light weight and it could
			be folded easily.

			I have found several types of bike transport bags on the internet at on-line bike
			shops.

			http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/bicycle-accessories/bags/bike-bags-transport

			It doesn't have to be padded and dimensions should be: 115x85x24 cm

			One zipper, one or two shoulder straps and that's all.

			You have to dismantle wheels, handlebar, pedals, seat post, luggage carrier for
			panniers

			and mudguards if you have them. Then you can put some peaces of cardboard or wrap
			around

			sharp parts with some thin plastic foil to secure your bike from unwanted scratches
			or damage.

Globalvegan: /* Basic */

2010-03-15T12:57:08Z

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	*Who to contact?		*Who to contact?
	** [[Contacts]] or talk with ~~Marcha~~ or ~~Daniël~~		** [[Contacts]] or talk with Laura, Moritz or Mark

	*How much does it cost?		*How much does it cost?

Mars at 17:50, 29 June 2009

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	***Try to find bike with 36 (or more) spokes wheels if it is possible, made from stainless steel spokes (stronger ones) and double frame wheels (they are more stiffer and durable), or if you don’t have that kind of wheels, you could bring, for example, for every hundred km one spoke for your rear wheel (measured by professionals) plus tools for repairing. So if it is trip long 3000km you have to bring 30 spare spokes (1kg more to carry) plus tools for repairing (1kg more). So it’s up to you.		***Try to find bike with 36 (or more) spokes wheels if it is possible, made from stainless steel spokes (stronger ones) and double frame wheels (they are more stiffer and durable), or if you don’t have that kind of wheels, you could bring, for example, for every hundred km one spoke for your rear wheel (measured by professionals) plus tools for repairing. So if it is trip long 3000km you have to bring 30 spare spokes (1kg more to carry) plus tools for repairing (1kg more). So it’s up to you.
	***How many gears? Well far now we notice that people traveled sometimes with just one gear, but if you want to have less painful traveling, you should have at least 18 gears that function. Because sometimes you can expect ascending up to 15% (like it was in Bosnia, Romania…).		***How many gears? Well far now we notice that people traveled sometimes with just one gear, but if you want to have less painful traveling, you should have at least 18 gears that function. Because sometimes you can expect ascending up to 15% (like it was in Bosnia, Romania…).
	***Rack and ~~panniers~~? Well there are a lot of different kinds of both things. Rack just should be stiff and without ruptures that can hold all things that you should bring with you. If you have front ones is the same situation. Sometimes people made racks from steel for buildings and they carried backpacks on it, and it worked. But it is not so safely for riding with that. ~~Panniers~~ could be normal and waterproof. If you have normal ~~panniers~~ you should keep your things dry with lot of plastic bags or you will bagging other people for some spare close (if you are lucky that they are same size as you are). Waterproof ~~panniers~~ are the best solution but also the most expensive ones. Sometimes you can find on sale some cheap one.		***Rack and paniers? Well there are a lot of different kinds of both things. Rack just should be stiff and without ruptures that can hold all things that you should bring with you. If you have front ones is the same situation. Sometimes people made racks from steel for buildings and they carried backpacks on it, and it worked. But it is not so safely for riding with that. Paniers could be normal and waterproof. If you have normal paniers you should keep your things dry with lot of plastic bags or you will bagging other people for some spare close (if you are lucky that they are same size as you are). Waterproof paniers are the best solution but also the most expensive ones. Sometimes you can find on sale some cheap one.
	***Suggestion: please, but please check all the things on your bike before you want to go on some trip like this. Frame, brakes, gears, spokes…everything.		***Suggestion: please, but please check all the things on your bike before you want to go on some trip like this. Frame, brakes, gears, spokes…everything.

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	*I heard that you carry everything by bike, how can I do it?		*I heard that you carry everything by bike, how can I do it?
	**All you need are RACK and ~~PANNIERS~~ (bike bags) attached to a bike. Two separate ~~panniers~~ are much better that just one big (it is easier to take them off, and we need to do it every day). Second thing is: don't take too much personal stuff. Try to put everything into ~~panniers~~ and check the weight: it shouldn't go over 15kg for 2 panniers ~~together~~.		**All you need are RACK and PANIERS (bike bags) attached to a bike. Two separate paniers are much better that just one big (it is easier to take them off, and we need to do it every day). Second thing is: don't take too much personal stuff. Try to put everything into paniers and check the weight: it shouldn't go over 15kg for 2 paniers together.
			Bike Paniers (espec. seperated, light weight, waterproof and good shaped ones) can be pretty expensive. On the web you can find several diy projects on how to make your own from (recycled) material. Search yourself, or check [[http://www.sfbike.org/?racks here]] or for example [[http://cam.ucsd.edu/~spav/play/panniers.html here]] or [[http://kenkifer.com/bikepages/touring/bags.htm here]].

	*And that you have "trailers". What's that? and will I be able to carry them?		*And that you have "trailers". What's that? and will I be able to carry them?
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	**It will be wise if could do your health checking before you are coming to the Biketour, just you to be shore that you will endure all trip by bike. Maybe talk with your doctor about what you will do this summer. You can bring with you some basic medicine, sun protection and hat.		**It will be wise if could do your health checking before you are coming to the Biketour, just you to be shore that you will endure all trip by bike. Maybe talk with your doctor about what you will do this summer. You can bring with you some basic medicine, sun protection and hat.
	**Bring first aid with you.		**Bring first aid with you.
	**Prepare you bike as much as possible (if you can try it even with full ~~panniers~~ to cycle) and cycle few times before start of Biketour, that how you will avoid pain in the muscles in first days.		**Prepare you bike as much as possible (if you can try it even with full paniers to cycle) and cycle few times before start of Biketour, that how you will avoid pain in the muscles in first days.
	**Bring your helmet and wear it almost always		**Bring your helmet and wear it almost always
	**Bring front and back lights.		**Bring front and back lights.

Eiland at 13:45, 29 June 2009

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	*How much does it cost?		*How much does it cost?
	** answer at page [[Costs]]		** answer at page [[Costs]]

			*What to bring?
			** See [[What to bring]]

	==Bikes==		==Bikes==

Eiland: /* Bikes */

2009-05-07T10:00:51Z

Bikes

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	==Bikes==		==Bikes==
	contribution by Tiho and Ivan Gregov ~~(Greg)~~		contribution by Tiho and [[User:Greg\|Ivan Gregov]]

	*do I need to bring my bike?		*do I need to bring my bike?