All the information for renting a bike and accessories on La Vélodyssée
Renting a bike is a good way to kit out a group or to ensure that what you are riding is of good quality and properly equipped.
Bike rental companies Accueil VĂ©lo
Find the Accueil VĂ©lo bike rental companies on the stage maps (in the âčïž tab).
On the ground, you will identify the labeled rental companies thanks to the sign with the Accueil VĂ©lo logo.
So, what is âAccueil VĂ©loâ? Accredited bike rental companies must be located less than 5 km away from La VĂ©lodyssĂ©e. They must be able to provide hybrid or trekking bikes for men, women and children, and: bike locks, repair kits for minor repairs (puncture equipment, standard sets of spanners, chain lubricant, foot pump), bike helmets and high-visibility jackets.
Some companies also rent out: luggage racks, map holders, handlebar bags, saddlebags, bike trailers, baby bike seats, third wheels, tandems etc.
Rent an electric bike
Electrically assisted bikes (e-bikes) are legally considered to be cycles if they respect the European directive: 250W maximum power, the electric motor is for assistance only, and you have to pedal to propel the bike forward.
On La Vélodyssée, most hire companies offer electric-assist bike hire (for the moment, this list only includes Brittany and the Basque Country).
Louer un vélo "one way" / Louer au départ et le déposer à l'arrivée
Quand on part en itinérance sur plusieurs jours, il est parfois compliqué d'acheminer son vélo, et lorsque l'on part en famille, de gérer la logistique des bagages.
Plusieurs solutions existent : les loueurs de vélo qui proposent une formule clé-en-main (ou "one-way") : ils livrent et récupÚrent les vélos qu'ils vous louent ; et les transporteurs spécialisés.
Continuing towards Spain, after Hendaye
Baztan Bidasoa offers bike rental in the Pyrenees on the Spanish border, after Hendaye:
Tlfo: 948 59 23 23
www.baztan-bidasoa.com | info@baztan-bidasoa.com
Some advice on hiring the equipment best suited to you
- Today, professional cycle hire centres can be found in most towns and along designated cycle routes. Find them on the map of the sections and stages pages.
- Rent a bike suitable for the route. Generally a mixed terrain bicycle, such as a hybrid bike.
- Consider hiring panniers at the same time as the bicycle. These are very practical - even for a day trip - and useful for carrying your clothes and a picnic.
- Are you travelling with young kids? Consider taking a bike trailer (which could also carry your luggage) or a 3rd wheel.
- If you donât want to travel with heavy bags, there is a solution: luggage transport services.
