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As important as the cycle is the choice of tyres. Slick road tyres are not suitable and knobbly mountain bike tyres not necessary. What you need is something in-between, with good tread and a slightly wider profile than would be used for everyday cycling. To reduce the chance of punctures choose tyres with puncture-resistant armouring, such as a Kevlar™ band.

Ehrenbreitstein fortress, opposite Koblenz (Stage 14)

Getting there and back

By rail

The start of the route at Col de Bussang (715m) is not directly accessible by train. However, Fellering station (442m) (reached from Mulhouse by regular local trains, which carry cycles) is only 10km east of the pass, and the ascent is fairly easy. From the west, provided you are happy to double Stage 1, Remiremont station (388m) is 36km away, and the ascent is very gentle. Both of these stations can be reached by connections across the SNCF (French railway) network.

People travelling from the UK can take cycles on Eurostar from London St Pancras (not Ebbsfleet or Ashford) to Paris (Gare du Nord) or Brussels (Midi). Cycles booked in advance travel in dedicated cycle spaces in the baggage compartment of the same train as you. Bookings, which cost £30 for a single journey, can be made through Eurostar baggage (0844 822 5822). Cycles must be checked in at St Pancras Eurostar luggage office (beside the bus drop-off point) at least 40mins before departure. Numbers are limited and if no spaces are available your cycle can be sent as registered baggage (£25). In this case it will travel on the next available train and is guaranteed to arrive within 24hrs. In practice, 80 per cent of the time it will travel on the same train as you. There is no requirement to package or dismantle your cycle. More information may be found at www.eurostar.com.