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06-30-2004, 06:38 AM

AMG wrote:
> On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 23:25:11 -0700, GaryG wrote:
>
>> I'm traveling to France in a couple of weeks for a cycling tour that
>> includes the TDF, and I've heard that CO2 cartridges are not
>> permitted on airplanes, even as checked baggage. Is this correct?
>>
>> And, is it possible to purchase CO2 cartridges in France?
>>
>
> Can't answer the first question (why not check the baggage info on
> your airline's web site?), but Decathlon (http:www.decathlon.fr)
> sells at least a couple of CO2-operated hand pumps, so they probably
> carry the cartridges too. You could also try Go Sport
> (http:www.gosport.fr). Both have outlets throughout France, which you
> can locate via the above web sites.
>
> Have fun!
>
> --AMG
I've found the cartridges at Go Sport

06-30-2004, 06:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
trg Posts: n/a	Re: Purchasing CO2 Cartridges in France? AMG wrote: > On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 23:25:11 -0700, GaryG wrote: > >> I'm traveling to France in a couple of weeks for a cycling tour that >> includes the TDF, and I've heard that CO2 cartridges are not >> permitted on airplanes, even as checked baggage. Is this correct? >> >> And, is it possible to purchase CO2 cartridges in France? >> > > Can't answer the first question (why not check the baggage info on > your airline's web site?), but Decathlon (http:www.decathlon.fr) > sells at least a couple of CO2-operated hand pumps, so they probably > carry the cartridges too. You could also try Go Sport > (http:www.gosport.fr). Both have outlets throughout France, which you > can locate via the above web sites. > > Have fun! > > --AMG I've found the cartridges at Go Sport