6 month cycling trip
 

1. I am planning to travel through Europe via bicycle. I'd like to take roughly 6 months riding in and out of several countries. According to the Schengen Act, I only have 3 months in Schengen countries without a visa, correct? This is true even if I am crossing several borders a month? Also, does this change if I stop in Switzerland? If so, how long would I have to be in Switzerland? Is there any other way around the 3 month limit?

2. Has anyone done a trip similar to this? Would you be so kind as to share some wisdom and your route(s)?

I have answered your query in the extended holiday thread.

Good Lord, Lufalcon, I'm lost in admiration and envy. Can I come?

Check out this website....it's full of travel journals from cyclotourists from all parts of the world.

www.crazyguyonabike.com

This link refers specifically to a six month European bike tour:

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?...c_id=3538&v=cm

"<i>I have answered your query in the extended holiday thread.</i>"

ditto here . . . .

>>>According to the Schengen Act, I only have 3 months in Schengen countries without a visa, correct?<<<

Correct.

>>>This is true even if I am crossing several borders a month?<<<

Correct.

>>>Also, does this change if I stop in Switzerland?<<<

No.

>>>Is there any other way around the 3 month limit?<<<

You would have to apply for an extended visa of some type, but since you aren't going to be in one country (the normal process being applying to a particular countries consulate for the visa) I don't know how you could accomplish this legally. You legally have 90 days.