Purchasing CO2 Cartridges in France?

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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?

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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

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 20:12:46 GMT, maxo <maxo@NOSPAMhome.se> wrote:

>On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 23:25:11 -0700, GaryG wrote:
>
>> And, is it possible to purchase CO2 cartridges in France?
>
>Sure, they're standard for a lot of stuff like selzer
>bottles and pellet guns, so you'll always be able to find a
>canister somewhere--though it might not be the exact amount
>you need.
>
>I'd just spend a little dough on one of those mini pumps
>and not worry about it.

Or a Zefal HPx.

>Then there's the method of just waiting for another passing
>cyclist. :P
>
>:D

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?
>
> ~_-* ...G/ \G http://www.CycliStats.com (http://www.cyclistats.com/) CycliStats -
> Software for Cyclists
>
>

Not permitted even though under every seat on every aircraft
flying over water there is a life vest with two such cartridges--
go figure.

Mike