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French Government Will Pay €50 to Upgrade Your Old Bike

November 6, 2020 at 10:49 am5 min reading

Paris is one of the most attractive yet also most expensive capitals in the world. For €50, you can visit three historical sites like the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre Museum, or have three meals in a…

Paris Bike Traffic Dropped by 85 Per Cent Following Lockdown

April 23, 2020 at 1:20 pm5 min reading

Urban cycling

Despite becoming one of the most bike-friendly cities of the world, Paris lost over 85 per cent of its cycle traffic since lockdown was imposed on March 17. Regulatory measures resulted in tens of thousand cyclists disappearing from the streets as only professional and essential…

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The Grandfather of Downhill: 1920s Cycling on the Eiffel Tower

August 29, 2016 at 10:46 am

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Downhill is one of the most popular cycling disciplines these days, but it wasn’t always so. And it’s no wonder why. With the ridged steel frame and not very good brakes, going down the hill at insane speeds doesn’t sound like much of a good…

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From London to Paris with Love: This Woman’s Journey Is Truly Special

June 15, 2016 at 3:06 pm

Road cycling

The first leg of a long ride is always accompanied by mixed emotions. Excitement, apprehension, and anticipation are all common feelings as one sets out to conquer a new challenge. These sentiments are increased even further when there is a special reason for undertaking the…

Velib: How Does Bike Renting Work in Paris?

April 20, 2016 at 10:25 am

Urban cycling

Discovering Paris on a bicycle seat is a unique and fulfilling experience, and the 23,600 bicycles located every 300 meters and available 24/7 make it seem like a reasonably easy thing to do. One of the members of WeLoveCycling.com decided to try it first hand,…