Any bikers can ride and discover the Canal du midi. Absolutely, and no exception! However, it is useful to get prepared and adapt your journey according to the season and your physical condition. Make sure your equipment is suitable with cold or hot weather and have a break when it is necessary.

For more comfort, you will also need to make sure you chose the good one: mountain bike or town bike, it has to be in good condition and fits you well!

Hybrid bike (« with pedal assistance », in the highway code), can also be a really good solution if you dread the distance of the Canal du midi or ride with best trained people.

For a trip with a partner, you can also choose the tandem bike. It is an « unfair way » of sharing forces and effort. If She or He is best trained than you, do not hesitate to pedal slowly and let the other person get tired for you both.

Thanks to an all-age-solution, it is easy for children to join their parents on their trip:

• Under 10: adopt the « follower » system for those who like to ride as an adult
• 10 – 12 years old (even younger): they will have their own bike, suitable for their size. To make this journey pleasant for kids, do not forget to have regular breaks to rest and avoid weariness.
• Secured railers are available (children could even ride in some of them).
• For any child under 20kg, you can chose a good-condition child-seat.
• Bike rental shops are available in every town along the canal, ready to offer expert advice and provide the bike that suits you best.
  
  When we say everything is possible — we mean it!