The Local France

VIDEO: Why you may struggle to buy a bike in Europe in 2021

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:41:40 +0100

Demand for bicycles has soared in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, but conversely the global supply is at record low levels, with consumers having to wait months or over a year for their bike of choice.

Paris: Here's how the Velib' bike share is set to change

Thu, 11 May 2017 16:26:43 +0200

Wondering what your trips around Paris will look like now the popular bike-sharing scheme has changed hands? We're here to tell you.

Au revoir Velibs: Paris to get new fleet of modern city bikes

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:25:07 +0100

The popular Velib bike rental system in Paris is going to get a major upgrade with a new fleet of bikes to be rolled out. But what will they look like?

Paris unveils first stretch of 'bicycle highway'

Tue, 24 May 2016 19:02:33 +0200

Paris has officially opened the first segment of its new "bike highway" in France, a 600-metre stretch near Bastille.

Paris: Nearly 100 Velib' bikes found in Canal Saint-Martin

Mon, 18 Jan 2016 11:36:51 +0100

The team cleaning out the Canal Saint-Martin has already found 98 Velib' bikes. And there are potentially more to come.

John Kerry breaks leg in French cycling accident

Sun, 31 May 2015 14:38:10 +0200

US Secretary of State John Kerry was hospitalized in Geneva on Sunday after breaking his leg in a cycling accident across the border in France, the American state department said.

Skirt-wearing cyclists beware: women warned

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:39:00 +0100

A cycling association in Toulouse has warned women cyclists that wearing a skirt while on a bike can be dangerous.

National cycle plan to get France pedalling

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:22:00 +0100

French transport minister Thierry Mariani will unveil a national cycling strategy on Thursday to encourage the French to spend more time on their bicycles.