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Cycling in Paris 2014-by Steven Lek-

Five Bike Routes you can do on your own in Paris

More individuals appear to be turning to bicycles as a primary or frequent form of transportation globally as a result of rising costs of living. Many large cities have already experienced a bike revolution, as seen by the obvious candidates: Amsterdam and Copenhagen. Paris, however, arrived at this party a little later and has now become a location that caters more to cyclists. The bicycle has caused a revolution in Paris over the last couple of years. The Parisians have ravishingly adopted this form of transportation. Cycling gives everyone many opportunities to see the City of Light in a new way and has become an essential part of everyday life.

In recent years, Paris has added an increasing number of bike lanes, car-free zones, and bike-only routes to make cycling across the city convenient and enjoyable. There is currently 700 km of cycling trails and routes all around Paris. Even if this is only an estimate, it’s difficult to disagree that this is still a fairly good amount of area to be set aside for bikes and bikers.

To explore Paris through cycling, why not book a Bike tour and ensure you don’t miss an interesting landmark or scenery?

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Useful Tips For Cycling in Paris

Cycle lanes in Paris

Cycle lane by day in Paris 17-by anonymous-

The capital’s many neighborhoods are continuously getting new cycling lanes added to the extensive network that already exists in the City of Light. The lanes are marked out with white lines, signage, and cycling symbols for the express purpose of allowing people to travel safely by bicycle across Paris. A map of all the bike lanes and routes in Paris may be found in a brochure titled Paris à vélo, le beau plan, which is available in the town halls of each Paris arrondissement and at the Maison du Vélo, 37 boulevard Bourdon, 75004 Paris. 

Safety and the highway code

Being cautious when riding is crucial! It might be a lot of fun to explore Paris by bicycle, but you should always respect the highway regulations and fundamental safety precautions. All users on the road must abide by the same laws, and violators may face fines similar to those imposed on motorists. You are not permitted to ride in enclosed gardens, pedestrian-only zones, or on the sidewalk (the only exemption is for children under the age of 8).

Car-free Paris

The City of Paris conducts a day without cars every year. For one entire Sunday every year since 2015, the French city has been transformed into a cyclist’s paradise thanks to the day without my car initiative, which takes place in late September or early October. Additionally, during the Paris Respire festival, automobiles are prohibited in a number of neighborhoods, such as the Canal Saint-Martin, Abbesses, Rue de la Roquette, Quai de la Loire, and Butte-aux-Cailles, with only pedestrians and bikes permitted on the roads on Sundays and major holidays.

Read also; How safe is riding a bike in Paris?

Bike rental in Paris

In Paris, there are numerous locations to rent bikes. A variety of bikes, including city bikes, dirt bikes, all-terrain bikes, and electric bikes, are available for rent from a number of companies, including Paris Bike Tour and Paris à vélo. Additionally, they offer equipment rentals, like side panniers, infant seats, baskets, and helmets. From Holland Bikes Tours and Rentals, you can rent both traditional and electric comfortable Dutch bikes.

Bike routes you can do on your own in Paris

Here are five fantastic bike routes to explore the city from a new perspective.

Stalingrad to Bois de Vincennes (12.4km)

Bois de Vincennes cycle ring-by Thesupermat-

This route begins in the incredibly fashionable Canal Saint-Martin neighborhood, where you should stop in at a few of the cafes, bars, and boutiques early on. You may get to Bastille by following the canal and the gardens that conceal it when it goes underground. If you’re a nervous rider, get off your bike since things could get a little hairy here. The Promenade Plantée, a 19th-century railway viaduct transformed into a tree-lined garden pathway, is a short distance from the roundabout and will take you to the Bois de Vincennes. There are many things to discover in this 995-hectare park, but the Château de Vincennes and the Lac des Minimes highlight.

Place de la République to Parc des Buttes-Chaumont (5.1km)

Sainte-Catherine (Pas-de-Calais) РRoute de Lens and Place de la R̩publique-by Floflo62-

You will ascend to Paris’ highest point during this brief but furious urban cycle. If you’re game, mount your metal two-wheeled mount at Place de la République and ride east toward the Parmentier metro station. From here, turn left and begin to ascend to the Télégraphe metro station along the streets of Oberkampf and Ménilmontant. There are many bars in this bobofied neighborhood if you feel the need for an (alcoholic) refreshment at this time. After reaching the 485-foot summit, you can enjoy some fantastic city views as you make your way to the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, the perfect place to lay down on a blanket and bask in the glory of a mountain successfully scaled.

Parc de Bercy to Noisiel (25.1km)

This route circumnavigates the Bois de Vincennes (where, if you fancy, you could jump into a quick visit to a working organic farm). Starting in the Parc de Bercy, which is surprisingly well-stocked with wildlife for an urban park, to make the most of Paris’ second, frequently ignored river, the Marne. You can join the Voie Verte cycle route, which hugs the river and meanders all the way to Noisiel, after traveling through the neighborhood of Saint-Maurice, which served as Eugène Delacroix’s and the Marquis de Sade’s old residence. Of course, if the burn becomes too strong, you can always turn around and skip the entire 25 kilometers!

Trocadéro Gardens to Bois de Boulogne (9.8km)

Route des Tribunes, Bois de Boulogne, Paris-by Unknown-

This is the way for you if you’d want to see the most well-known landmark of the city without having to navigate through a slow-moving tourist mob. Start in the Trocadéro Gardens, where you can get a great pre-cycle selfie, then descend through the Eiffel Tower’s legs and into the Champ de Mars. Once you’ve taken a slightly less polished selfie from the opposite side of the tower, turn around and head west to the ÃŽle aux Cygnes, Paris’s undiscovered island. After crossing the river, take in the magnificent architecture of the affluent neighborhood before entering the 850-hectare Bois de Boulogne, a former royal hunting preserve turned fashionable playground with boating ponds, a racetrack, and even a tiny zoo.

If you fancy the nature scenes, this tour will also be fulfilling to you.

Parc Monceau to the Forêt de Sevran (20.9km)

Cycle lane by night in Paris 03-by anonymous-

You get a fantastic cross-sectional perspective of Paris and Parisian society by taking the long journey. You begin in the upscale neighborhoods surrounding Parc Monceau, proceed through the former red light district and site of the Moulin Rouge, and finally, arrive at Stalingrad metro station (where our first route started) at kilometer seven. This time, turn left and proceed north past the Park de la Villette, a prominent illustration of gentrification in the 19th arrondissement, and out toward the Canal de l’Ourcq.

You will pass through inner-city suburbs like Pantin and Bondy, some industrial regions, and the Forêt de Sevran on the canal-side route, which features some excellent street art. Once you go on, you will reach the open countryside.

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If riding two wheels is your thing, Paris is suddenly a far more bike-friendly place to visit. This is because existing bike lanes have been improved, and money has been invested in making cycling in the city a better experience thus resulting in a significantly safer, relaxed, and delightful bicycle ride throughout Paris.

Here are the best bike tours in Paris to choose from.