La Fête du vélo More than just a bike ride!

For more than 20 years, every first Sunday in September, the Fête du Vélo has given tens of thousands of participants the opportunity to discover our Blois-Chambord region and its cycling routes, for a day dedicated to conviviality, nature and culture.

Sunday, September 1st

Departure from Chailles Espace Chavil

2 routes of 30 and 40km to discover on the day

Entertainment along the way: local traditions, leisure activities, demonstrations…

Lunch at a surprise common area (shaded) from 12:00 to 14:00

Catering: 3 foodtrucks (La Souris Verte, Atelier Breizh Mobile, rôtisserie) and food point (sandwiches/wraps)

Plenty of on-site entertainment all along the route and at lunchtime.

ENTER THE UNUSUAL BIKE COMPETITION

All you have to do is dress up your bike and show up at lunchtime.
You could win a hot-air balloon ride!

BIG TOMBOLA

All Fête du vélo ticket holders will be entered in a draw at 1:00 p.m. to win an electric bike donated by Station Bee’s Chaumont.

Regulation 2024599KB

How La Fête du Vélo works

A full day where, along the way, the Châteaux de la Loire à Vélo itineraries are as much in the spotlight as the local players.

Departure from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Participants park their vehicles in a large parking lot at the start/finish area. They obtain their tickets and receive a map of the route before setting off on a safe, signposted itinerary. Bikes can also be hired from our service providers, subject to prior booking.

Entertainment along the route

Depending on the locality, we’ll set up entertainment hubs to showcase the local heritage, with a variety of sporting and cultural activities, as well as small food outlets.

Lunch break

A large area is set aside for a lunchtime event, the location of which is not made known to participants until departure. For those who don’t want to bring their own lunch, a variety of catering services are available, including foodtrucks offering different flavors. Before getting back on the road, participants can discover numerous workshops, games and relaxation areas, all with the aim of highlighting local players.

The day ends at your own pace, around 4pm, with a return to the starting point to collect your vehicle.

You can book your bike rental with our partner 100% Bike.

NOTES

This event is not a race and there are no rankings. To take advantage of the entertainment and safety, please respect the break times. It is useless, and even dangerous, to complete the course in 2 hours instead of the whole day. If you don’t, you won’t be able to enjoy the ride to the full.

2 routes of 30 and 40 km with large shared sections	Open to all, VTC recommended
On-site registration: €5 cash only (excluding lunch)	Free for under-12s
Helmet mandatory for all (see rules) Fluorescent vest recommended	Bike rental on reservation
Water points and toilets along the route (don’t forget your water bottle)	Repairs on site
VAE battery recharging (limited number, take precautions)	Catering available on site: Comité des fêtes and foodtrucks

The organization

As organizer of the event, the Office de Tourisme Blois-Chambord, in partnership with the Syndicat Mixte du Pays des Châteaux et de la région Centre-Val de Loire and its famous “Échappées à vélo”, has made it a point of honor to offer a completely safe route full of surprises. The route, of around 30 to 40 km depending on the year, is organized in collaboration with the local communities, who also offer a wide range of events to promote their heritage.

Every year, some 1,000 cyclists follow a signposted route based mainly on the “Châteaux à vélo” itineraries, and gather for lunch in a unique space where local players (associations, farms, producers, etc.) come to showcase their products, foodtrucks and refreshment stands provide refreshment, and there’s plenty of entertainment for all the family. Numerous water points will be available along the route, so don’t forget to bring your water bottle.

Involvement in the event

If you would like to get involved in the event as a :

–Volunteer: signposting, marking.

–Sponsor: 800 people from the region, great visibility for your company! Partnership from 300€HT: commercial stand at lunchtime or advertising space on the walk booklet.

–Local sports or cultural association: presentation of your activity, initiation or demonstration, to recruit new members. No financial compensation.

–Tourist Office members: presentation of your activity in the form of a fun workshop, distribution of goodies for participants. No financial compensation.

–Itinerant traders: if you’d like to sell ice creams, sandwiches or local products, please contact us.

CONTACT US QUICKLY

Tel 02 54 90 41 48

feteduvelo@bloischambord.com