RE: https://mastodon.social/@lucas3d/110900749228854954

3 years ago, I did my “Petit Tour de France”.

Now, I have the opportunity to travel again for a long period on my bicycle.

This time will be more autonomous, but still in minimalist mode. Based on the heatwave, I’m thinking of starting in Northern Europe, but nothing is decided yet.

Any advice will be welcome. It will be my first fully autonomous adventure.

#bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #outdoors #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #bikePacking #bikeTouring #monPetitTourdEurope

Due to my contract extension in Brussels, my time off was reduced. So I changed my travel plans. I will travel by train with my new #Brompton across various countries.

Today, I'm traveling in train from #Brussels to #Montbard for a family gathering.

First of all, my bag is too heavy, so I need to remove some unnecessary stuff… A classic the first day of an active traveler 😉

#bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #outdoors #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #monPetitTourdEurope #multiNodalTransit

Transit on wheels from Gare du Nord to Gare de Bercy.

Due to the heat wave, I prepared an itinerary following the Canal Saint-Martin.

The place was full of people. Using the canals, a very long pool.

Unfortunately, my transit time is short, so I have no time to stop and enjoy the place. Anyway, a huge storm was coming ☔️

#Brompton #paris #bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #outdoors #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #monPetitTourdEurope #multiNodalTransit

Yesterday, on my way to Montbard on a TER train. All TGVs were full due to my last-minute travel.

My new precious #Brompton never gets far from me due to the multiple station stops.

Beautiful stormy sky to finish my journey close to #Cezy.

#bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #outdoors #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #monPetitTourdEurope #multiNodalTransit #iphonephotography #iphone13pro #sunset #train #travel

Peaceful moments after the funeral of my last aunt with my large family.

She was 92 years old, and still very active until the last months. She passed away in her sleep. An end many of us would like to have…

#garden
#Villeberny #bougogne #endoflife
#monPetitTourdEurope #iphonephotography #iphone13pro #sunset #travel #outdoors #outdoor

Travelling by train from #Montbard to #Frankfurt

Exploring #dijon on my #brompton during a train transfer. Looking for shade and fountains due to the heatwave.

#bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #outdoors #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #monPetitTourdEurope #multiNodalTransit #iphonephotography #iphone13pro #train #travel #outdoors #outdoor

Travelling by train from #Montbard to #Frankfurt

Next stop was Mulhouse. Unfortunately, I had no time to explore because my train was 50 minutes late 😢

Arriving in Frankfurt, my friend from my Barcelona life 30 years ago, met me at the train station. He drove me to this house in Mammolshain.

#brompton #bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #outdoors #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #monPetitTourdEurope #multiNodalTransit #iphonephotography #iphone13pro #train #travel #outdoors #outdoor #sunset

Good morning #Frankfurt!

Lucky to wake up early to catch this sunrise at my friend’s place in #Mammolshain, only a few kilometres from downtown.

A perfect photo for my #SilentSunday

#monPetitTourdEurope #iphonephotography #iphone13pro #travel #outdoors #outdoor #sunrise

Exploring #SanktGoarshausen with my friend. No bike today; we did it in a nice, electric, quiet car.

We ate at a restaurant with a fantastic view of the #Rhin in the castle of #BurgRheinfels.

Due to the heat wave, the place was exceptionally almost empty.

#Germany #monPetitTourdEurope #iphonephotography #iphone13pro #travel #outdoors #outdoor

Günderodehaus Filmhaus Heimat 3, a nice restaurant with fantastic view on the ⁩Rhin valley with ‎⁨#Oberwesel village⁩.

I can’t resist having a photo like in Titanic: “I’m the king of the world!”, sorry 😉

#RhinelandPalatinate#Rhin #Germany #monPetitTourdEurope #iphonephotography #iphone13pro #travel #outdoors #outdoor #landscape #landscapePhotography #restaurant #titanic #view #landscapes #nature #europe

Yesterday, my friend and I took one last walk on Main Shore in Frankfurt. This town looks like a great place to live.

I found a bridge covered with many colorful love padlocks.

This was my last day in this town.

#frankfurt #sky #cloud #sunset #sunsetphotography #magichour #twilight #night #nightphotography #Germany #monPetitTourdEurope #iphonephotography #iphone13pro #travel #outdoors #outdoor #europe #portrait #portraitphotography #river #boat

Travelling by train from #Frankfurt to #Munich

Because my Brompton bag was too heavy, I decided to drastically reduce the amount of stuff I’m carrying. I was able to remove close to 3 kg, with some concessions! I’m back in minimalist travel mode 😉

It's a game changer!

#Brompton #bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #outdoors #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #monPetitTourdEurope #multiNodalTransit #iphonePhotography #iphone13pro #train #travel #outdoors #outdoor #Europe #Germany #minimalist

I decided to extend my commute from Munich train station to my friend’s place. Komoot helped me find a nice cycle path following the Isar River.

Fantastic smooth pavement and crystal clear water!

#Munich #Brompton #bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #outdoors #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #monPetitTourdEurope #multiNodalTransit #iphonePhotography #iphone13pro #train #travel #outdoors #outdoor #Europe #Germany

Nice lunch with @compfu, meeting him for the first time in person. We both work in the #VFX industry, which leads to interesting conversations!

Thanks, #Mastodon, for connecting people, sometimes in real life 😉

The restaurant, Sax Cafe in #Munich was close to my friend’s place but I need to use my #Brompton 😀

#bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #monPetitTourdEurope #multiNodalTransit #iphonePhotography #iphone13pro #travel #outdoor #outdoors #Europe #Germany

Today, I will be at #criticalmass in #munich. Meeting is 6 p.m. at Max-Joseph-Platz in front of the opera.

Ping me if you'd like to meet and do a #Mastodon ride together 😉

https://www.criticalmass-muenchen.de
#bike #velo #cycling #cyclisme #mastobike #bikelife #cyclo #bikeTooter #monPetitTourdEurope #multiNodalTransit #iphonePhotography #iphone13pro #travel #outdoor #outdoors #Europe #Germany

Startseite - Critical Mass München

— english below — véase espanol abajo — Critical Mass (CM, = kritische Masse) ist eine weltweite Rad-Veranstaltung, bei der sich mehrere Fahrradfahrer scheinbar zufällig treffen, um auf ihre Gleichberechtigung gegenüber dem motorisierten Verkehr aufmerksam zu machen. Sie ist desorganisiert, antihierarchisch und hat keine Verantwortlichen. Alle können mitradeln. Bringt unbedingt all eure Freunde, ausgefallene Fahrräder […]

Critical Mass München
@lucas3d any movement in Germany to replace asphalt with gravel on such trails?
@hrast I’m not aware of this. I’m just a tourist, and a German will have a better answer.
@lucas3d
ca doit etre dingue!
profite bien!!

@borisgortz Merci !!!

Oui, beaucoup d’expériences très différentes à chaque étape 😉