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
Today is World Bike Day! Since 2018, the bicycle has been celebrated every June 3 around the world. It's a great opportunity to (re)discover ourselves around this ecological and economical means of transport. Get on your bike and set off on an adventure! What's your preference? A rental to enjoy the [...]
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!
Last Tuesday, we had the privilege of being invited by Fou magazine to the Geffosses estate in Pont-L'évêque. The perfect opportunity to meet up with local companies and share a scooter activity. Many thanks to Caroline and Thierry Pic for organizing this event so brilliantly, strengthening the bonds within our entrepreneurial community [...].
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 [...]