Cycling and Conclusion: End of 1km Limit Soon?

While the government has resumed a new detention period at the end of October, FF Vélo is asking that cycling can become an important physical activity for health!

For work, yes, for leisure, no! Classical or electric assistance, cycling or electric cycling for exercise is subject to the same restrictions as when the last birth last March. Under strict control, its use cannot exceed one hour and must take place outside the perimeter of more than 1 kilometer. Situation condemned by the French Cycling Federation (FF Vélo).

« A few months ago, at the time of the first imprisonment, France was the only country in which the bicycle was put aside due to misinterpretation and the zeal supported by the controls on the ground. The association is underlined in a press release issued on November 9. ” Today, besides the fact that cycling is an integral part of travel, it is also an activity widely welcomed in France. She insists.

Bad signal

While the National Cycling Plan is beginning to bear fruit and communities are increasing the number of cycling facilities on their territory, the federation is condemning the "obscure step back" with a device that allows many exemptions but continues to prohibit bicycle use. cycling as a physical activity.

Individual practice permit

Without asking permission for large gatherings of cyclists, FF Vélo is asking for an increase in the radius by 1 km to allow individual riding on a “suitable and reasonable perimeter and environment”.

In this sense, a petition has been launched. Already signed by nearly 10.000 people at the time of writing, it aims to put pressure on the government.

In the meantime, cycling enthusiasts can visit dansmonrayon.fr and find recommended routes near their home ...