How can I transport my bike across Europe?

For 2014, look in the Wiki for more detailed information. Sometimes it can be a hassle to travel with your bike when not riding it, but it’s totally worth it! Trains, buses and ferries all over the world often accept a bike as a baggage, you should check your luggage dimension restrictions, and sometimes you will have to pay for extra luggage. What you have to do is pack and protect your bike and other things to prevent them from being damaged – especially the deraillers for the gears. Sometimes you will have to dismantle your bike, front or both…

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Do I need to bring my bike?

Well, if you want to avoid having to get ready in hurry, you should. Otherwise it is best if you contact someone in the place where you plan to join the biketour well in advance and ask if it is possible for them to help find you something. On previous years some people bought cheap-crappy bikes and later the group had to help them out a lot. Used bikes would be the best choice – any you can learn how to fix them up! If you have the time to arrive early enough there are DIY Bike-workshop in most big cities where you…

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What to bring?

These things you should bring for yourself: Bike stuff A bicycle – for more info look at the other FAQs Puncture repair kit, spare tubes, bike pump Other spare parts, like spokes with correct size for your wheel, brake shoes etc. special tools if your bicycle needs them Bikelights, back and front (we try not to cycle in the dark, but if we do – cars will NOT expect you. There might also be tunnels!) A bike lock (and key for it!) A bike helmet if you want (in some countries it is unfortunately mandatory) Panniers to carry your stuff…

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