Links:
The links provided here are of places we have been, or businesses/organizations who we support. We've also put some tourism properties and restaurants of places we've visited and loved. We encourage you to consider any of these links if they fit into your travel plans.
Business Links / Cycle Routes / Bike Organizations and/or support / Italy / Other European Links
| Name: | Comments or Connect to us | Web Address |
| WOW Communications | Okay this is blatant self-promotion - our parent company. | http://www.wowcommunications.ca |
| Danube Cycle path, Austria & Germany | Fabulous. Very easy, accommodating to children, 90% on dedicated bike paths. A must for anyone who loves to cycle. Start at Passau, Germany and end in Vienna, Austria (about 400km). This route spins off to a variety of other European cycle paths. | http://www.radtouren.at/en/radwege /genussradtouren/donauradweg.html |
| Loire Valley Cycle path, France | Not as spectacular as the Danube but still pretty good. A few more hills but not strenuous. No all of the route is on dedicated bike paths, you will share the road. | http://www.loirevalleytourism.com/Discover/La-Loire-a-velo-trail/La-Loire-a-velo-trail.html |
| Sustrans | This is UK's sustainable transport charity, with a vision to encourage people to choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. This site has links to many bike routes. | http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-sustrans |
| Cycle-routes | Part of Sustrans with definitions of some cycle routes | http://www.cycle-routes.org/ |
| Way of the Roses, UK | Part of the National Cycle Network, this 270 km coast to coast cycling track runs from Morecambe Bay in Lancashire to Bridlington Bay in Yorkshire. | http://www.wayoftheroses.co.uk/ |
| Pedal Power, Vienna, Austria | Great company to deal with when we took cyclists down the Danube River. Located in Vienna they offer bike transportation, bike rental and city tours. Say Hi to Marlies & the Pedal Power Team. | |
| Mike's Bikes, Munich, Germany | Mike's offers Munich Bike rentals and tours. Say hi to Siegmund | http://www.mikesbiketours.com/munich/ |
| Fat Tire Bike Tours, Paris, France | If you are looking for a bit more support than renting your own Velo (Bike in French) in Paris, consider Fat Tire Bike Tours. | http://fattirebiketours.com/paris |
| Global 2010 Velo-city conference | Velo-city Global 2010 conference- Copenhagen best bicycle friendly city | http://momentumplanet.com/videos/what-cycling-infrastructure-in-north-america-could-be-right-now |
| Bikebridge | Lethbridge Bike organization promoting safe cycling | http://www.bikebridge.ca |
| Centre Line | Bike/Walk organization offering free newsletter | http://www.bikewalk.org |
| Pedestrian & Bike Info | A national clearinghouse for information about healthy, safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, access & mobility for pedestrians & Bicyclists. | http://www.walkinginfo.org |
| Adult Bicycling | "The essentials of Adult Bicycling with videos | http://www.adultbicyling.com |
| Rent a Bike | Bike Rental Website | http://www.rentabike.com |
| Euro House Hotel, Fiumicino/Rome |
This is an exceptionally customer-service tourism property. If you are looking for a hotel at the Rome airport you must go here. It is only 3km from the airport and they have a shuttle to and from the airport, they can arrange Rome tours, their rooms are HUGE even for American standards, breakfast is great, but........... the staff is the most accommodating we have ever met. | www.eurohousehotels.com |
| De La Ville Ristorante, Rome |
Yum. We travelled all around Italy and Sardinia and never found Bruschetta like this. If you think Bruschetta is only tomatoes, think again. This family run business is right next to the Euro House Hotel. Yum have I already said that! The owners are caring and fun to visit with and if you don't know what food to order, leave it in their hands. A must if you are looking for good food at a fair price (and the wine is yummy too). | http://www.delaville.net |
| San Jouan B & B, Rome |
This small (only 5 room) B & B is situation in an excellent and safe part of Rome. It is a bit hard to find but once there you leave the noise of the city and enjoy the courtyard. With it being a small organization you receive excellent attention. They can provide passes to tourist buses and attractions. | http://www.sanjouan.it |
| Abbazia Hotel, Venice | Perfectly situation a short walk from the train station, you will love this old monastery that has been turned into a glamorous hotel. Yes there is a price tag to this but... it's Venice and you won't be dragging your suitcase all over Venice looking for your accommodation. If Aliviza is still there, tell him D'Arcy Kavanagh begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting from Canada sent you! | http://www.abbaziahotel.com/ |
| Paris Velib Rent a Bike program | Outstanding! This is the best way to get to know Paris. The Velib Stations are usually 3 or 4 blocks from each other and close to all the major tourist attractions. But... make sure you lock the bike up properly when finished or you will be out your 150 Euro deposit. The first 1/2 an hour is free and then it is 1 Euro for every hour after. | http://www.velib.paris.fr/ |
| Sleeping in Airports | In case you get stuck | http://www.sleepinginairports.net/ |
May the wind always be at your back & you are humming a celtic tune!
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