Rach Maz Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Hello - I am hoping for some advice or to be pointed in the right direction. I have joined this Forum as I research for a trip in April that I am taking with my husband. Full disclosure - I am not the EUC rider, he is (but he's not a forum/social media user at all). We ride regularly in Adelaide, myself on a traditional non-electric road bike, and he on his EUC. We have both been actively campaigning with other riders for the legalising of PEV's in South Australia - side note: the legislation is changing as early as March, so soon he will be "legal" locally. I am currently planning a trip to France to celebrate my turning 50 this year, with a view to cycle the Canal du Midi and Canal de la Garonne, Bordeaux to Sete. I will be bringing my own bike (as I am quite particular and not wanting a hire-bike) and my husband would much prefer to ride his EUC. We will also end the trip with 4 days in Paris, where I am also excited to cycle my bike, and he would again prefer an EUC. I am now considering solutions to make this happen, and believe our options may be: * Send via freight his batteries (not allowed on the international flight) - and have them arrive at our first hotel before we do (hoping that they are happy to receive them and hold them until our check-in). * Purchase new batteries locally (we will only have a day and a half in Bordeaux before setting off). * He hires an EUC in Bordeaux with drop off in Sete .... and hires again in Paris - is this even an option? I am wondering if anybody has any advice or experience in any of the above? Thanks in advance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varamontelo Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) Hi, send to France via freight is possible two monthes before, with insurance. I don't know the prices. Purchase new batteries locally is more expansive. During four days in Paris, location is possible if a bail is possible, in some stores. Rares clubs do that, i don't know where i'm in the south in small city. Others options : - To find a wheel near your airport where you arrive, and return with the wheel on the same site. - To receive your wheel in a city near your airplane, hotel. I could receive your wheel to my house, but it's not better because no airport, far from Paris, Bordeaux. Only Sete as you tell, i could be there one day. I wish you a good trip on the Canal du Midi, boats run in 20 km/h, less than the wheel, less than a bike. Lots of cycles in holidays, look at days school or not. Meteo is good in April. Edited January 1 by varamontelo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 AFAIK there aren't many or any rental EUCs left, gyroroueshop for example stopped because of insurance complications. Considering you need a slightly long period as well as pickup / drop-off at different places; buying one second hand and selling it before leaving seems the most realistic option to me. leboncoin.com is the French "craiglist" with most options but can also be a bit scammy. You could check the classified section of espritroue.fr (translated) which is safer because it's a enthusiast forum. Have a nice trip! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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