Vélo’ V, Lyon’s self-service cycle scheme
2 rue de Savoie - 69800 Saint-Priest
Lyon was the first city in France to have its own shared cycle scheme. The bike hire service Vélo'v brought in by Grand Lyon municipality and operated by JCDecaux has been in place since 2005.
Bicycle hire offered by Grand Lyon and operated by JCDecaux SA
Lyon Metropole has 5,000 bikes available in its public hire scheme spread around the city’s 428 stations and 22 municipalities:
In 2012, following a survey conducted in 18 countries on 40 cycle hire schemes, Vélo'v was recognised as the European champion of city bike sharing services.
With Vélo'v, Grand Lyon offers you an innovative new bike service that is simple and practical for short journeys.
Velo'v provides solid, comfortable bikes, available for anyone to use, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once you have completed your journey, simply return the bike to any vélo'v station.
Vélo'v cycles are available to hire 24/7.
Tip: If you simply want to hop on a cycle to run a quick errand (to buy a delicious praline tart, for example), you can keep the cycle safe using the anti-theft system on the cycle frame.
Now you can simply pedal off to Parc de la Tête d'Or or the quays along the Rhône.
There are two plans to choose from depending on your use:
When you sign up to a long-term plan, you can now add the e-Vélo'v option. For €7/month, you have use of a portable battery, which is either sent to your home or ready to pick-up from one of the collection points. That little boost of electricity you need!
Lyon is a great place to visit by bicycle but remember that the city was built on two hills and things can get steep! So why not try the electric bikes? Easy as riding a pushbike with MyVélo'V: the monthly plan costs €60/month or sign up to the annual plan for €50/month.
To get the most out of your Vélo'v, check out our guide to cycling in Lyon or download the cycle route map for Grand Lyon.
2 rue de Savoie - 69800 Saint-Priest
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