Cycling the Rhine, Strasbourg to Cologne on Eurovelo 15

6 of us pedalled north from Strasbourg to Cologne along the banks of the mighty River Rhine. We went through the Rhine Gorge following the route of Eurovelo 15. Summer 2019. Cool cycle paths for 95% of the time!

[@ronaldeberle5169]

Well done. Thanks for sharing your tour.

[@OldButElectrified]

Thanks Ronald, it was indeed a fabulous ride
Don

[@boomchakalaka3715]

Stumbled onto your videos. Well done guys great trips. I do similar but on race bikes with 0 gear just a wallet and toothbrush lol. Hope you continue enjoying your trips

[@OldButElectrified]

Dear Boom, please tell me you shorten the handle on your toothbrush so that it doesn’t weigh you down too much!!!
See you on the Tauber Trail later in the year😎

[@boomchakalaka3715]

@@OldButElectrified the thought hadn't crossed my mind.. but now I think your onto something 🤣

[@716tommo]

lots of hydration stops! awesome! will be doing this in July.....

[@OldButElectrified]

Hi Lee, ha, yes hydration was always by water or juice. I hope no one truly believed we refueled with wine and beer only. (Though sometimes we ran out of water and had to stop at the pub - tee hee!). But god point Lee. However, we did find that it was important to maintain a relaxed attitude as we were on holiday and in no rush. Good luck for July, you’ll love it!
Don S😊

[@michaelparsons4109]

Looking forward to the next segment of your trip. We plan to do the trip in June 2020 starting in Basel and ending in the Hook of Holland.

[@OldButElectrified]

Thanks Michael., Search Cynthia Bagwash and Home from Dordrecht. We came back from Europort but it's just across the river from The Hook

[@adventuresahoy9526]

A great Vlog. we really enjoyed it. We are flying to Zurich on Wednesday and cycling to Rotterdam

[@OldButElectrified]

Thanks. The weather should be a bit less severe now for you, than it was for us this July. Good luck withe the trip😊

[@sfdint]

Give us a full report!

[@OldButElectrified]

Morning Roland, sorry my reply has been so long in coming, but I seldom trawl back through the (lovely) comments. But yes, please do, Id be most flattered. Fyi Im presently on with rides along rivers Tauber-Main-Rhine in Germany and the Vltava-Labe-Elbe in Czech Republic and Germany. This year we’re riding the Danube. Good luck with the project R.
Don S

[@ImranShaikh-gh2wd]

thanks for sharing, im doing it in April next year

[@ludovicbrocard9814]

bonjour imran shaikh mois je serais sur l'eurovelo 15 ( a mulhouse ) an direction de rotterdam debut avril 2020 ts comme vous si sa vous di de faire un bout avec moi je serais dans le sens sud nord.

[@OldButElectrified]

Thanks Imran, not long now to your Rhine trip, you will not be disappointed dear chap!

[@bikelifebh5087]

Hi I enjoyed a lot your video with nice tips. I am planning to do this route next september. How long did you take? Any general recommendation where to rent a bike? I am flying from Brazil and I guess will easier to rent a bike. Many thanks. Sergio

[@etischer]

Can I join next time?

[@TheEssexSpurs]

Firstly what a great way to spend 15 minutes!!!The scenery was spectacular.Have done some of that journey by train.I want to cycle it now.Out of curiosity what age group were you?If I am correct inmy thought you are very inspiring. Am now going to watch the Dordrecht video.

[@OldButElectrified]

Hi, thanks for the compliments. We max out at 64 (me) youngest is 52 (I think), but the cycle paths are all flat, smooth and level so 45 ish miles in a day is pretty steady going. Its the evenings drinking sessions when Ray and I struggle to keep up with the girls!!!

[@divum]

You have answered my number 1 priority quest....which is, what is the surface like? It appears mostly Asphalt or tarmac with some crushed cinder/gravel. Is that correct? Its just that I'm planning on doing the whole Eurovelo 15 RhineRadWeg on a road bike so I'm a bit concerned about tyre width. Nicely narrated video. Thanks you. Andrew

[@OldButElectrified]

Thanks Andrew, yes, the route is fine for a road bike (tourer), though I wouldn’t want to try it on a carbon frame bike weighing 2lbs 3ozs and razor blades for tyres (and seat)
Don

[@divum]

Thanks Don,,,👍

[@howler74]

Hi, I enjoyed your film. At the hotels each night what did you do with your bikes? Did the hotels have safe spots for them or did you have to lock them up outside? I am planning to do a week of riding with my wife and 3 kids this summer.

[@OldButElectrified]

Hi Ben, when I booked the hotels I contacted them and let them know we were on a cycling holiday. Bike provision is in a different league there. Always had them inside and safe. Enjoy your trip.
Don

[@howler74]

@@OldButElectrified Thanks for your reply Don.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Hello, my name is Roland Leppek and like you, I produce videos on cycling that I post on TH-cam. Most are vlogs of our bike tours in the US and Europe, but now I’m putting together a video listing many of the longer bike trails in Europe. I love your video of the Rhine Cycle Route and would love to include some short clips/B-roll. May I have your permission to do so? I would be happy to list your contribution in the credits and a link to your video in the description.
You can take a look at my work here:
@TheBicycleTourists
Thank you in advance,
Roland Leppek

[@OldButElectrified]

Hi Roland, yes, I’d be flattered if you did