Bikes & Cycling in Strasbourg

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Bikes & Cycling in Strasbourg

Strasbourg is considered by many to be the most cycle-friendly city in France, with over 130,000 cyclists and 490 Km of cycling paths. The cycling network in Strasbourg has been developed in conjunction with the tram, bus and train systems, reducing dependence on cars. The city has worked to make cycling safe and convenient for commuters as well as visitors.

Bicycle Paths

Because the city centre has many streets closed to cars, travel by bike can be the quickest way around. As of early 2008, Strasbourg had 490 Km of cycle lanes with plans to expand the network by 10 Km per year. Lanes are well-marked. Be aware that conveniently, many one-way streets in Strasbourg carry two-way bike paths (a contra-flow system).

At some marked junctions, bikes are allowed to turn right at a red light (while still yielding to pedestrians).

• Interactive maps of some bike routes around Strasbourg can be found at Bikely.com

Bicycle Parking

The city of Strasbourg has over 18,000 bike racks and secure parking lots, which doesn’t include parking facilities provided by schools and businesses. 850 secure parking spaces are available at the train station with a nominal yearly subscription, which includes video surveillance as well as maintenance and tire inflation facilities. There is also bike parking at Austerlitz, Broglie, Saint Aurelie, Wodli, Halles, Saint Nicholas and Porte de l'Hôpital.

Secure bike parking lots (Veloparcs) are available at tram and bus stops. The service is available only to Badgeo transit card holders and is free and accessible 24 hours a day. A Badgeo card is required to access the facility. It is highly recommended to use a lock to secure bikes parked at Veloparcs. 

• For information on the Badgeo card system, including application form: Click here

The following tram and bus stations in Strasbourg have bike parking available:

• Baggersee (Tram A, E, Lines 7, 27, 62, 65, 66, 211, Navette Airport)

• Campus d'Illkirch (Tram A)

• Jean Jaurès (Tram C/D)

• Krimmeri Stade de la Meinau (Tram A/E)

• Neuhof Rodolphe Reuss (Tram C)

• Ostwald Hôtel de Ville (Tram B, 2)

• Rives de l'Aar (Tram B, Line 50)

• Rotonde (Tram A/D, 17,19)

• Schluthfeld (tram A/E); Kibitzenau (Tram C)

• Winston Churchill (Tram C/E)

• Rue de l'Etang (Bus 66)

• Hoenheim Gare (Bus 4,6, Tram B and C)

• Neuhof Lorient (Bus 14 and 27)

The Communauté Urbaine de Strasbourg and the Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois plan on opening 50 Veloparcs in Strasbourg by the end of 2009.

• For a map (in PDF) of Veloparc locations in Strasbourg: Click here 

Bicycle Security

Regardless of whether a bike is parked in a secure or un-secured spot, it should be locked with a good-quality lock. Wheels can be easily removed from bikes and stolen, so it is important to secure these also.

For identification purposes in case of theft, it is recommended to mark bicycle frames with an identification number. The bike advocacy group, Two Wheel Action Committee 67 (Comité d'Action Deux Roues 67/CADR 67) will imprint an identification number on the frame. Contact CADR 67 to arrange this service.

• Comité d'Action Deux Roues 67
  At: Maison des cyclistes /Vélo'Hus, 12 rue des Bouchers, 67000 Strasbourg
  Tel: 03 88 75 17 50
  Website 
  e-mail

Bike Rental

Vélocation is a non-profit enterprise that rents out bicycles in Strasbourg. They have two locations, one at the train station and the other near the cathedral:

• Vélocation Bike Rental
  At: Strasbourg train station (Gare de Strasbourg), 4 rue de Mayor Kuss, 67000 Strasbourg
  Tel: 03 88 23 56 75
• Vélocation Bike Rental
  At: 10 rue des Bouchers, 67000 Strasbourg
  Tel: 03 88 24 05 61

Bikes can be rented for a few hours or up to a year. A deposit of €100-200 is required for conventional bikes, or €500 for an electric bike. Students and workers receive discounted rates. Payment can be made with cash, credit card or cheque.

Child seats are available for rental for a nominal fee. Speaking guide systems for information about the city are also available for rental.

• For rental rates from Velocation: Click here
• For the Velocation online bike reservation system: Click here

Rental bikes are equipped with a lock as well as required safety features such as a bell, lights and reflectors. A basket may also included.

•  For examples of types of bikes available for rental: Click here

Bike Culture

The Strasbourg Festival of the Bike (Fête du Vélo) is held annually in September and celebrates the two-wheeled mode of transport and sport.

CADR 67 offers a guide (in French) for cyclists in Strasbourg. It is available at the CADR 67 offices. CADR 67 also offers information programmes for local schoolchildren about bike safety.

• Comité d'Action Deux Roues 67 (CADR 67)
  At: Maison des cyclistes /Vélo'Hus, 12 rue des Bouchers, 67000 Strasbourg
  Tel: 03 88 75 17 50
  Website 
  e-mail 

Related Information

• Information about bicycling in Strasbourg from the Communauté Urbaine de Strasbourg: Click here
• See the AngloFILE category Cycling & Mountain Bikes
• See the AngloFILE category Bike Hire & Scooter Rental