History of the bicycle: The pedal-powered draisienne in 1839

The first real bicycle was invented around 1839 by Scottish blacksmith Kirkpatrick MacMillan. It consisted of an improved draisienne to which MacMillan had fitted an ingenious system of pedals. Unlike the draisienne, it was now possible to ride without the feet touching the ground. You put your feet on the pedals [...].

History of the bicycle: The draisienne in 1817

We invite you to discover the story behind the creation of the bicycle. Each week, you'll discover the different inventions that led to our modern bicycle. This week, we're talking about the draisienne, invented in 1817 by the German baron Karl von Drais! Made up of two wheels connected by a wooden crossbar, this machine was [...].

Le Pliant by Starway

Starway's new folding electrically assisted bicycle! Available since May, Starway's new folding electric-assist bike (VAE) is getting a lot of attention from the press and bike experts alike. Here's a summary of press reviews, with links to articles at the bottom of the page. What's new? [...]

World Bike Day

Aujourd’hui, c’est la Journée mondiale du vélo ! Depuis 2018, le vélo est célébré chaque 3 juin dans le monde entier. C’est une excellente occasion de nous (re)découvrir autour de ce moyen de transport écologique et économique. Enfourchez votre vélo et partez à l’aventure ! Quelle sera votre préférence ? Une location pour profiter du […]

Mother's and Father's Day

For Mother's and Father's Day, take advantage of exceptional discounts of up to €300! This special offer is valid from May 25 to June 23, and can be combined with the Spring offer. Don't miss this opportunity to spoil your loved ones with unforgettable gifts.

Jean invited by Fou!

Mardi dernier, nous avons eu le privilège d’être invités par Fou magazine au domaine de Geffosses à Pont-L’évêque. L’occasion idéale de retrouver les entreprises deauvillaises et de partager une activité trottinette. Un grand merci à Caroline et Thierry Pic d’avoir organisé cet événement avec brio, renforçant ainsi les liens au sein de notre communauté entrepreneuriale […]

A new website!

Our website has been completely redesigned to offer you a new, optimized and simplified user experience. This is your chance to rediscover us! And why not drop in for a visit? But where to go by bike? Our site redesign has also enabled us to revise our suggestions for excursions and [...]