Skipping the car would save over $900. I've done a cardboard box which allowed me to recycle at the airport and ride my gravel bike with luggage straight into town. You can certainly find something for a similar price in Bassano del Grappo, but probably not as big and definitely not with a pool. To each their own, but it's important to mention in a price breakdown, that this is the easy luxury format of planning your own adventure. I flew to Barcelona, cycled from there to Lyon in about 8 days, and spent no more than $100 per day. Trains would have been available almost everywhere as a backup plan.
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
Oh, totally. This is considered luxury, keep in mind that I have to keep my better half happy too. I have done the cardboard and ride from the airport deal, but that’s really not for everyone. Thanks for the comment 👍
@maxmxl26 күн бұрын
I partially agree with you, my friend from California had his bike crashed during the way back (9k$ bike!) and he had only a partial small refound. So my personal taste is to rent a bike anyway, seen all the risks. Then a local guide can work with groups or with just you and can customize the ride in real time, also a local guide can show you all the "less famous" stuff. Also, for my experience, not many people is able to organize and plan a trip in a foreign country, you risk to miss something and if you're in trouble (mech issues, lost credit cards, if you fall...) you're on your own. So I'm saying it's not only a matter of money, but also it's about the different experience and you need to think to much less stuff.
@Maryam-ue3vw21 күн бұрын
In the last 2 weeks of June 2024, We just did a Sea to Sea in the Pyrénées, on the Francevside for $80/day. 3 riders shared room. This includes food, hotel, tolls, gas. Just add rental car
@drewcama248810 ай бұрын
I travel with my bike often, no need to rent a car, I have my bike, Watch out for Lufthansa airlines their bike charge is $300!
@zachrichardson709910 ай бұрын
I've planned a solo cycling holiday for next summer and as a 17 year old with very limited budget, i've decided to go on a bikepacking route instead. I'll be cycling the rhine cycle route (eurovelo 15) plus some more to get all the way home (near to london). As long as i book far enough in advance, the total cost for a flight (bike as my only hold luggage) and train is less that £110 and the ferry back to England from the port of rotterdam is £55. I'll be stealth camping most of the way with a couple of budget hostel stops in basel and cologne to freshen up and do some sightseeing. The biggest expenditure will be food over the 18 day trip and in total (excluding kit) i expect to spend about £300 total on food, much of which will be pre-prepared.
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
That sounds awesome. I don’t consider the food as part of the expense as you most likely eat when not on vacation. Have fun, take pictures 👍👍👍
@poweredbyplants41610 ай бұрын
My wife and I do our own bike travel. It’s far more adventurous and we create our own itinerary depending on how we feel weather etc. We just did 10 days in Calpe. No tour guide required. Strava route creator and some google maps and good to go. We even found some side roads that made us feel like we were exploring the region.
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
That’s awesome. Calpe? I’ll have to research this. Thanks
@arginchik10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful info. Regarding bike theft, there’s always the option of insurance, but then it’s an extra expense that everyone can decide themselves.
@_Rafiki.2 ай бұрын
Something to consider.... European bikes are set up with the front/rear brake levers connected to the other way to what you may be used to i.e left hand is for front wheel and right hand for rear wheel
@takeadeepbreath605310 ай бұрын
I love your channel. Just subscribed! Thanks for the amazing tips too😊
@rolk958110 ай бұрын
Very helpful and encouraging information, thanks!
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Maryam-ue3vw21 күн бұрын
For one person,to compare with a cycling tour, how about dividing the car, hotel ,gas and tolls by 2? $1641 for 7 days including ,$684 flight
@user-jk2zm7uq5s9 ай бұрын
I sometimes do the first night/last night close to airport and leave bike box/packing materials in that hotel thing. Works best in family run hotels because they are their own boss. I ask before I book if they could look after my bike box until I will stay with them again before leaving...
@Verselet_Mantra_MTB10 ай бұрын
You are travelling with your spouse, so for each person the hotel cost should be only half. Same half thing for rental car, diesel, and tolls.
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
Well, that all depends on your marriage 😜 hahaha- cheers - so many ways to split up these expenses. Thanks 🙏
@richardwallace13310 ай бұрын
That’s my life summed up on a bike
@andreaslandixus6410 ай бұрын
Really a nice man. you invited your daughter to the trip.👍
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
Haha 😄 can you believe she is older than me. Should have used more lotion.
@andreaslandixus6410 ай бұрын
@@cyclingskills oops 😅
@sfm910 ай бұрын
Try Spain, Andalusia instead - much cheaper location. Car rent in winter is less 20 USD per day.
@chronic8885 ай бұрын
Hi, sweet vid! What do you think about spending multiple weeks riding the whole country with a touring setup?
@cyclingskills5 ай бұрын
Perfect. Do it, as long as you are not hitting the main European vacation time (August) you should be good to go 👍 You can still do August, but you might need to plan ahead with reservations in certain regions. Have fun 👍
@chronic8885 ай бұрын
@@cyclingskillsWe will be there in May/June! Very excited; just watching lots of vids like yours to get ideas.
@Maryam-ue3vw21 күн бұрын
Any recommendation for road cycling routes while staying in one location?
@GeoffreyEspin10 ай бұрын
If stolen, rental bike might be covered? And a bike shipping box is > $200?
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
Not sure about the theft part. The baggage fee is $ 200.- if you don't have a bike box, maybe renting is better. Or get a cardboard box. (i have done this many times) Thank you for the feedback. Cheers :)
@WoodieW10 ай бұрын
Damn, I'm so happy to live in germany. Do I want to do outdoor sports(most are good) in France, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Austria? Everything is like a 12h drive(tops) away😂 And I can pack in/on my car whatever I want without the fear of some idiot company losing my several thousands worth of material
@goldenretriever626110 ай бұрын
Lucky. In Canada it's a 12 hour drive just to get to the next closest city.
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
Ok, that’s not a fair comparison. We have great riding here in the USA and Canada. If you are in Europe you need to compare this to a cycling trip to Moab or BC, etc…. Thanks for the comment. 👍👍👍
@stevemurray71010 ай бұрын
Car rentals have a much larger deductible than what is included in USA. Has me nervous about renting a car. I think I'd be responsible for first $2000 or maybe more of damage. No reason to take a tour though. I don't need somebody to be my mommy.
@saram56594 ай бұрын
Whenever I rent a car in Europe, I get insurance, not with them but with my local insurance company (in the Netherlands), the max that I have to pay with damage is about €250 I believe, definitely not $2000. Insurance with the rental company is a bit more expensive but also worth it.
@rider6510 ай бұрын
I clicked on the link for accommodations but there's really nothing available just pictures none of the links work can't see the price you can't see the map do you have a better link?
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
Different room, same place www.expedia.com/Fara-Vicentino-Hotels-Apartment.h75674295.Hotel-Information?bedroom_count_gt=&chain=&chkin=1%2F17%2F2024&chkout=1%2F24%2F2024&daysInFuture=&destType=BOUNDING_BOX&destination=Marostica%2C%20Veneto%2C%20Italy&endDate=1%2F24%2F2024&expediaPropertyId=&group=&guestRating=&highlightedPropertyId=&hotelName=&latLong=45.745964%2C11.658392&misId=&neighborhood=&petsIncluded=false&poi=&pricing_group=&pwa_ts=1697992293432&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo®ionId=6049405&rm1=a2&roomIndex=&searchId=6d9325df-9540-4e63-b6bc-b52e465db005&selected=&sort=RECOMMENDED&startDate=1%2F17%2F2024&stayLength=&theme=&us_bathroom_count_gt=&useRewards=false&userIntent=&vacationRentalsOnly=false&x_pwa=1
@cyclingskills10 ай бұрын
Here it is on the map maps.app.goo.gl/55xrGZ75HotPa5sC7?g_st=ic
@rider659 ай бұрын
Grazie! @@cyclingskills
@RetroracerDB19 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video. We went to Italy early last summer and stayed in Vicenza, not far from where you were. Our experience was almost identical to yours. We chose Vicenza because it is a smaller city and not a tourist magnet. Our expenses were less than we had budgeted. I noted that almost 50% of the MTBs and gravel bikes at the cafes were e-assist. This allowed access to the trails for a lot of people who otherwise may not have been able to participate. Another tip: AirTag in the bike box.