Bike - activities

The Tour Paris-Saclay 2024, the must-see bike race on the Saclay plateau (91)

Paris-Brest and Paris-Roubaix are no strangers to the Plateau de Saclay: for the past few years, the Plateau de Saclay has been organizing the Tour Paris-Saclay, a cycling race that has become a must in the region and is open to all.

Paris-Nice 2024: a large village of free events in Les Mureaux for the start of the race

The start of the Paris-Nice race is this weekend, March 2 and 3, 2024, and it's taking place in Les Mureaux, in the Yvelines department! For the occasion, a large village of free events welcomes young and old around cycling.

Femmes à vélo, a sports photo exhibition at the 7th arrondissement town hall

From February 29 to March 13, 2024, Paris's 7th arrondissement town hall is hosting a sports exhibition focusing on women and their relationship to cycling, featuring portraits of these everyday cyclists in the capital!

Salon Vélo in Paris 2024 at the Parc Floral, numerous events on the programme

Let's all hop on a bike and head to the Vélo in Paris trade show, at the Parc Floral, from April 27 to 29, 2024. Come and discover the latest trends in the world of cycling, and take part in a host of events!

L'Enduro du Barn: a solo or relay bike race near the Moulin de Brétigny (78)

If you love nature and cycling, this is the race for you! Alone or in a group, come and ride for several hours on the Barn estate, near the Moulin de Brétigny, in the Yvelines department!

Vélotour 2024: the unusual bicycle tour arrives in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78)

The Vélotour is making a stopover in Yvelines rather than Paris, for this year 2024! A land of cycling, hosting events during the Olympic Games, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is hosting the bicycle tour for the first time!

Cycling: where can cyclists and touring cyclists find the right places in Paris?

Paris, the cycling capital? Although the French capital is not nearly as well-equipped as Paris in terms of cycle paths and other facilities for two-wheeled activities, it does have a number of "Accueil vélo" label sites. Here's a short list to keep in mind if you're planning to visit Paris on a cycling trip!

Getting around Paris by bike: what you need to know before taking the plunge

With strikes looming at the RATP and rising fuel prices, you're probably thinking of switching your mode of transport to a bicycle, which is more environmentally friendly and consumes less energy. But when it comes to getting around Paris by bike, there are a number of subtleties you need to be aware of to avoid an accident.

Storm Cycling Club: the training center, coffeeshop and boutique for cycling enthusiasts

In the Saint-Victor district of Paris, the Storm Cycling Club brings together cycling enthusiasts in a multifunctional space, perfect for preparing or equipping them.

Paris: Velib' faulty or nowhere to be found in the capital, find out why

Since the start of the school year, Velib' users have been struggling to find a working bike in the capital. And for good reason: with the end of self-service scooters in Paris, the service is a victim of its own success!

L'Echappée, a sporty one-man show about cycling, at Théâtre La Flèche

Cyril Fragniere presents his sports play, recounting his love of cycling from an early age to his rise to the highest level, on the stage of Théâtre La Flèche.

Avenue Verte London-Paris, the 470-kilometre cycle path from Paris to London

To get to London, you've probably already taken the Eurostar, the plane, the bus or, perhaps, the car. But have you thought about cycling? In any case, that's what the Avenue Verte offers, linking Paris to London (or vice versa) over a distance of almost 500 kilometers!

The Coulée Verte du Sud Parisien, a bucolic bicycle path from Paris to Massy

Far from the capital's traditional intramural cycle paths, which turn out to be veritable two-wheeled freeways, the Coulée Verte in southern Paris offers a beautiful itinerary, accessible to beginners and children alike.

La Scandibérique, the great bicycle tour accessible to all, crossing the Île-de-France region

The Scandibérique is the French section of EuroVelo 3, the huge cycling route linking Trondheim (Norway) to Santiago de Compostela (Spain). So get on board for an adventure close to home, and cycle this legendary route!

Cycling in the Parc de la Poudrerie: a sporty, bucolic ride along the Canal de l'Ourcq

Did you know that a long cycle path runs along a large part of the Canal de lourcq? From the Bassin de la Villette to Meaux (check), via Pantin, Bobigny, Sevran... Discover the bucolic side of Seine Saint Denis! Whether you're a family, a group of friends, a sportsman or a solo rider, the Canal de l'Ourcq has the immense advantage of being very well served by a cycle path, passing through both industrial and wooded areas.

Vélorail: discover Seine-et-Marne and Essonne on the railroads

If you're looking for an unusual way to explore the region while getting in a bit of exercise, why not try velorail? This fun activity, which involves pedaling along railroad tracks with family or friends, is available in Seine-et-Marne and Essonne.

Tour de France 2024: a finish in Nice rather than on the Champs-Elysées, a first!

For the first time in the history of the Tour de France, the finish will not be on the Champs-Elysées in Paris in 2024, but in Nice! The reason for this is the Olympic Games, which will be held in the capital the same summer.

Île-de-France: a photoluminescent bike path that glows in the dark in Essonne

Night-time cyclists are in for a treat: a new glow-in-the-dark cycle path has just been opened in Essonne! For added safety, photoluminescent road markings have been installed between Pussay and Angerville.

Tour de France 2023: watch the final stage at the Vélodrome national de Saint-Quentin

This year, the 21st and final stage of the Tour de France will set off from the Yvelines region, and more specifically from the Vélodrome national de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. You can follow the start of the race free of charge inside and outside the building!

Véloscénie, the cycling route from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel, accessible to all

Have you heard of the Véloscénie? This 450 km cycling itinerary takes us from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel, passing through some of the world's most beautiful monuments, five of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From the charming Vallée de Chevreuse through the Perche to the Normandy bocage, it's a real treat for the whole family.