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Bike sharing: a profitable investment for local authorities

A European study reveals that bike sharing generates a positive return on investment for local authorities: €305 million in annual profits, reduced CO₂ emissions, job creation and improved well-being. Vélogik breaks down the economic, social and environmental impacts of bike sharing.

A bike solution to develop cycling mobility in all territories: the SQY VéloStation – Interview with Richard Bornant

Find out more about the various bicycle solutions available to develop cycling mobility with the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines bike station, and how this service adapts to the needs of a population increasingly focused on soft mobility from Ile de France Mobilité. Thanks to initiatives such as these, towns and cities can hope to reduce their carbon footprint while making it easier for citizens to get around on a daily basis.

Freevélo’v, inclusive bicycle maintenance

Free vélo’v is a scheme run by the Metropole de Lyon for students to acquire a free bicycle on a 3 to 12-month rental basis. In 2021, the Metropole of Lyon launched Free Velo’v, a long-term bicycle loan service for students aged 18 to 25 living in the Lyon metropole. What makes the service special is that it’s a free, all-inclusive service with a fleet of bikes reconditioned and assembled by inclusion players.

Vélogik obtains B Corp certification

The leading cycle maintenance group has just been certified B Corp. Only 200 companies have been awarded the label in France.

Motion Forward cares for cyclists during COP26

Motion Forward will be running Dr Bike workshops throughout COP26 to encourage visitors and locals to take up cycling during the climate change summit in Glasgow.