Changes aim to reduce cycling accidents in France A new report has issued recommendations on how road users can share the 鈥榩ublic highway鈥� more effectively
What equipment is obligatory for a cyclist in France in 2025? We recap the rules on safety and bike condition, and the fines for non-compliance
Cyclist stabbed in row over road rights in Lyon The argument with two men on an e-scooter reportedly broke out over right of way
news Drivers who pushed over cyclists 鈥榝or fun鈥� in France sentenced The men drove up alongside cyclists and hit them in a bid to unbalance their bikes
Briton cycles 1951 Tour de France route for charity in father鈥檚 memory Tom Neal said he was 鈥榩roud and relieved to make it in one piece鈥� after finishing the gruelling 4,800-km route
鈥楾he hornet attack on cyclists in central France was not random鈥� Experts told The Connexion that external triggers may have included a loud noise nearby, the cyclists touching the nest somehow or even the recent heatwave
New type of traffic light aims to improve cyclist safety in France Cyclist deaths were four times higher in May than they were in the same month in 2019
French cyclists launch 鈥榖ad parking鈥� photo competition on Twitter The contest invites people to send in photos of poorly parked vehicles in Lyon, especially those in cycle lanes
Two thirds of people polled support mandatory bike helmets in France However only 30% say they always wear a helmet currently. The point has been debated repeatedly in the French parliament and Senate
British rider Lizzie Deignan wins first women鈥檚 Paris-Roubaix The cyclist made history as she took victory in the notoriously difficult 鈥榗obbles鈥� race in treacherous rain. It was the first-ever women鈥檚 version of the event, 125 years after the men鈥檚 began
France in top 5 for cycling in the world, Google Maps data shows Rising cycle route use pushes France and the city of Paris into the global top 5, amid record bike sales and national and local government help for bike purchases
French company to launch stylish airbag jacket for cyclists The jacket can inflate in 0.08 seconds, allowing it to protect the neck, spinal cord and abdomen of cyclists
Mairie plans to drastically reduce cars in centre of Paris by 2022 Around 7% of the French capital could be affected by new proposals, which would ban the majority of traffic in well-known areas
French cyclist's jersey shows overtaking distance to drivers on back In 2020, some 60,000 cyclists were treated by France's emergency services following road accidents
New road safety campaign for cyclists announced in France As more people use bikes as a mode of transport in France, the numbers of cycling accidents are also going up - but a new campaign is aiming to change this.
New mayor plans to make Bordeaux car-free The new mayor of Bordeaux (Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine), Pierre Hurmic, is moving 鈥渢owards a ban鈥� on cars in the city, he has said.
Delayed Tour de France 2020 sets out new health measures Organisers of the Tour de France are looking ahead to this year鈥檚 race - which was set to begin today (June 29) but will now start on August 29 - amid new health precautions, and uncertainty about how it will play out.
France tempts people back on to bikes after lockdown Government offers to cover 鈧�50 of repair costs for everyone who wants to get back on their bike after the coronavirus confinement period is eased
Tour de France 2020 postponed due to Covid-19 The start of the 2020 Tour de France has been postponed to August 29 due to the coronavirus epidemic, although the route appears to be unchanged.
Tour de France 2020: What impact Covid-19? The Tour de France 2020 may take place without any spectators this year due to Covid-19, the French sports minister has said, and the event could still be postponed or even cancelled completely.
Tour de France director defends 鈥榮outh-focused鈥� route The director of the Tour de France has defended the famous cycle race route against criticism that it focuses unfairly on the south, after the 2020 route was revealed yesterday (October 15).
France to spend 鈧�43m to improve cycling paths France is to dedicate 鈧�43 million to create more cycling paths in 111 areas, as part of a wider project designed to encourage people to triple daily push bike use by 2024, from 3% to 9%.
No to carte grises for bikes in France Cyclists will have to ensure their bicycles are correctly 鈥榤arked with a unique code鈥� in a bid to cut down on crime, under new government plans.
British cyclist shot dead by hunter in French Alps A British 34-year-old cyclist, who was a restaurateur in the commune of Les Gets (Auvergne-Rh么ne-Alpes), has been killed accidentally by a hunter in the Haute-Savoie.
Families warned on French bike rules to avoid fines As summer continues and families take to their bikes for days out, cyclists in France are warned to pay attention to the state of their bikes and rules of the road to avoid fines of up to 鈧�375.
Women cycling ahead of Tour de France demand parity A group of female cyclists is gaining in popularity after once again completing this year鈥檚 Tour de France one day ahead of the famous male peloton, to demand equivalent recognition for their sport.
Tour de France 2018 win confirmed ahead of final stage Welshman Geraint Thomas is set to win the Tour de France 2018 today (Sunday July 29) after maintaining his lead in the penultimate 31km stage from Saint-P茅e-sur-Nivelle and Espelette yesterday.
Protest farmers say Tour de France tear gas 鈥榥ot us鈥� Farmers who protested at the start of the 16th stage of the Tour de France have sought to distance themselves from the tear gas that stopped the race and affected riders yesterday afternoon.
V茅locip茅dia dandies are still on a roll A fun-loving cycling association keeps the tradition of dandy horses alive and well, writes Samantha David
Cyclists' 650km journey raises thousands for charity You can still donate on riders' fundraising page after they completed Atlantic-to-Med journey for Cancer Support France
Race cyclist sentenced for bike motor fraud Amateur rider said site where he bought motor sells '20 to 30 a month'
Why cycle cafes are a growing hit in France They have been popular in the UK and America for a decade, but finally, venues for cyclists to enjoy a coffee and a chat have gained a foothold in France
New app-based bike hire scheme comes to Paris A new generation of bikes for hire is expected to appear across Paris in direct competition to the established 鈥淰茅lib鈥欌�� scheme.
2018 tour picks its winners Each year some 200 communes apply to be Tour de France stops, but only 30-40 are chosen
Passing near you? Tour de France 2018 route revealed The official route for the 2018 Tour de France has been revealed, with the 鈥淕rand D茅part鈥� (Big Start) beginning in the Vend茅e, Pays de la Loire.
Can cyclists legally ride on the pavement? Are cyclists allowed to ride on the pavement? Also, I notice they generally do not stop for red lights 鈥� is that legal? G.I.
