Should I take my new SD4000 on a bike trip to France?

[yuk0nxl1]

I would not take any high end watch biking. It doesn't fit the part and it's one more thing to worry about. For me, a Garmin would grace my arm while Cycling, running, ect. It provides more use for the task.

[RolexAuthority]

heres my ride ;)

[ronin_ph]

I cycle. If I'm riding somewhere, I wear a Garmin and leave the Rolex in a pouch in my pack.


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[roadie1]

I'm a cyclist and have ridden and raced all over the U.S. As well as toured in France and Italy. I always have a sub or SD to wear after the ride or race. If you don't have a secure place to store your SD while riding, I'd put it in a soft pouch in a saddle bag. That way after your ride you can pop it on and enjoy!

[Snow-Dweller]

I live in Provence, and I cycle. Take the watch and enjoy it!

[LitzDoc]

Wow. Thanks for all the advice. I think what I will do is wear my Polar digital watch while cycling and take the SD with me in a soft pouch and put it in the zippered bag under the seat. Then wear it apres cycling.
I appreciate all the help. This forum is great.

[LitzDoc]

Originally Posted by RolexAuthority

heres my ride ;)

That is an amazing bike. It looks space age. Thanks for the pic.

[RolexAuthority]

Originally Posted by LitzDoc

That is an amazing bike. It looks space age. Thanks for the pic.

Thank you very much

[Fleetlord]

Unless your bicycle tour includes going underwater....NO

[kepler22]

Went to Provence this year 8 day cycling trip around Avignon, wore my Omega, absolutely no problem, quiet roads, very friendly people. Take the watch, just don't fall off!

[Michaelx]

A watch should be something to wear, the more scratches, the more moments you'll remember.

A Safe Queen is boring.

Just my 50 cents.


Michael

[DCgator]

You bought it to wear, right? Bring two watches, one for cycling and the Rolex for when you're sight seeing.....have fun!!

[Anthon]

In that area of France I think your Seadweller will be one of the cheaper watches around

But honestly, you are cycling through countrside, wine fields, quaint little villages. Exactly who is going to spot that Seadweller on your wrist, let alone steal it? If you can't wear a watch whilst cycling through the provence then where can you wear it?

Just don't fall.
(I'm just back from a cycling trip in the Netherlands with my Explorer. On some bad roads its shock resistance was put well to the test! Another thing to consider )

[bayerische]

Leave it at home as cyclists are robbed every minute of their Rolex's in France.



No one will give a rats *** about your watch.

[2ar2c1]

no, leave it at home in the safe.

[Anthon]

Originally Posted by eltonbalch

Wow--I have been cycling as an adult for the last forty years and have worn a variety of watches (Rolex Sub, Deep Sea, various IWC's, Panerai, etc.). I buy things to use; if I worry about it, then it costs more than I can afford. Obviously over the course of (literally) many thousands of miles I have had "mishaps" but thankfully none that were serious and no watches were injured. I would be less concerned about traveling with the watch in a foreign country than I would in some local neighborhoods. If it were me, I'd take the watch, put it out of my mind and enjoy the trip! Here are pictures of my SD 4000 and my bike. I'm seventy so I limit myself to 30-40 mile trips at a leisurely pace!

Very nice shots!

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by Beef

I have seen the results of a minor bike wreck on a Luminox. While Luninox watches are mostly plastic, it sent shivers up my spine to think of what my 5513 or 1655 would look like under the same conditions. Biking is the one and only outdoor pursuit during which I don't wear a Rolex.

I would have to agree with my good friend beef on this one. Yet, I have always worn a Rolex non stop, cycling included. But that was in the inoncence of youth..:follow beefs advice! :

[eltonbalch]

Originally Posted by Anthon

Very nice shots!

I live in a very rural area and the roads are scenic and deserted--just the way I like it!

[blue lion]

Wear it and enjoy it. Get insurance too.

[mschafer]

I would totally wear it. Now depending on where you go and if you know Paris, I would insure it before departure. I love the tan line my Rolex leaves. My heart rate monitor goes on the other wrist or in the back pouches. Making memories with your Rolex is part of the ownership experience, dents, scratches and all. Have a fun trip...love Paris

[VicLeChic]

I would wear something more fit for the job, a G-shock for example or anything light, confortable and resistant, ideally with no moving parts.

[LitzDoc]

Originally Posted by kepler22

Went to Provence this year 8 day cycling trip around Avignon, wore my Omega, absolutely no problem, quiet roads, very friendly people. Take the watch, just don't fall off!

That sounds like the same trip I am taking. We are starting off at Avignon as well.

[Daryl]

I always wear my Rolex when I go to Europe, been to Paris twice with Rolex and taking metro train. no problem


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[Racerdj]

For sure!!

Originally Posted by LitzDoc

I would just have to remember it is in there when we stop and walk around .

[watchwatcher]

Special trip-special watch=win.

[traf]

I'd wear it! Life's too short to not enjoy your Rolex










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[LitzDoc]

Great bike pics.
Thanks.

[LitzDoc]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Special trip-special watch=win.

Well said. Traveling with a nice time piece is definitely the best way to enjoy it and make good memories.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Personally, I would not. I've ridden throughout the Pyrenees, Alps, and French country side. When there isn't a race going on, the roads aren't that clean. There is just too much that can go wrong.

Been there done that and agree with my friend Chad but sometimes....

[Annan]

I'm a road biker (200 miles/week) and wear my GMTII-C. A few weeks ago my wife and I did a 10-day bike tour in northwest Ireland and of course I wore my GMT. Two years earlier we did a similar trip and I wore my TT DJ. I buy my Rolexes to wear, not leave them in a box. Do I worry about crashing and doing some serious damage? Absolutely! I also worry about catching my Rolexes on a doorframe and a hundred other things that might happen.