Good Addresses for Bicycles
Les groupes Facebook
If you're interested in meeting people and sharing the same passion, Facebook groups can help you join a community of enthusiasts near you. Here is a non-exhaustive list of popular Facebook groups for cycling enthusiasts:
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Vélo à Paris, if you're more of an urban cyclist.
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GOW, Girl On Wheels is a group for women and gender minorities who organize night rides every Wednesday evening.
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Passion Vélo RanDodo, for organizing multi-day group rides!
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Velo de Course Vintage if you're feeling nostalgic.
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Vélotaf. Here, we talk about everything related to commuting by bike: tips, buying advice, etc...
YouTube Videos
YouTube is full of videos about cycling, and we're sharing some of our favorite channels with you.
Biclou, the web series by Le Parisien
"Biclou" is not just a series about cycling, but about the people who ride, design, and draw today's and tomorrow's cycling infrastructure. "Biclou" will meet cycling enthusiasts in Paris, the region, and abroad, especially in the most advanced cities on the subject.
Altis play
Altis Play is a YouTube channel edited by a cyclist from Paris who makes videos about various aspects of cycling!
Cycling Inspiration
On Instagram:
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@quentinruel1 to motivate you to get into competitive cycling
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@be_marta to follow the daily life of a marathon mom
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@alexisschneidercycling to inspire you to travel by bike for your next vacation
On Pinterest:
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To be inspired by the history of cycling in our lives: this board
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The romantic aesthetic of cycling here
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This link will take you to a board full of ideas for your bike trips
On TikTok:
- @unmondeavelo takes you on a bike journey through Europe! Follow their daily life and get inspired!
Practical Addresses
Bicycle Schools
The FUB (French Federation of Bicycle Users) has 198 bicycle schools throughout France. Find their addresses on this interactive map.
Bicycle Sales and Repairs Nearby
You can find addresses near you by clicking on the image below provided by our partner Mappy.
