The best cycling glasses for commuting
The morning commute by bike along Boulevard Sébastopol, dense traffic on Place de la Bastille, reflections from the water along the Seine quays, a headwind towards Bois de Vincennes... All...
Bicycles
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Top 5 Comfortable Bike Seats
Cycling in France is now a part of everyday life. In Paris as well as in Île-de-France, many of our customers hop on their bikes every morning to go to...
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Buy a new or used bike?
At the Routes and Roads shop in Paris, we assist cyclists every day who use their bikes for both sport and commuting. And a question often arises: is it better...
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Which panniers to choose for bikepacking?
In recent years, bikepacking has become increasingly popular in France. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, many cyclists choose a gravel bike and set off to explore self-supported routes of...
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Top most reliable bike locks
Paris is one of the most pleasant cities in Europe for cycling. Recent improvements—cycle paths along the Seine, the Rivoli-Bastille route, connections via the Canal Saint-Martin or to Vincennes—have made...
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Bikepacking: how many water bottles should you take?
Bikepacking is attracting more and more cyclists in France. It's a way of traveling by bike where equipment is distributed in special bags attached to the frame, handlebars, and seat...
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Essential accessories for your bike rides
In Paris and the Île-de-France region, cycling isn't just about pleasure and beautiful scenery. It's a constant exercise in adapting to heavy traffic, varied road surfaces, and unpredictable weather. Even...
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How to properly prepare your bike for the season
Spring returns to Paris: the cycle paths along the Seine gradually fill up, the first road bikes reappear on Boulevard Saint-Germain, and training groups head back towards Versailles or Fontainebleau....
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How to choose the right bike pump for cycling in Paris
If you regularly cycle in Paris, whether it's an early morning commute via Montrouge or road trips towards Versailles or Fontainebleau, you already know: without good tire pressure, the ride...
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What is the difference between a gravel bike and a road bike?
This is a question that often comes up when choosing a bike for riding in Paris and the Île-de-France region. At first glance, gravel bikes and road bikes have a...
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How to prepare your bike for a ride
A well-maintained bike guarantees a comfortable and safe ride, whether you're cycling on Parisian bike paths or the roads of the Île-de-France region. A simple check before setting off can...
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How many trays should I choose?
When discussing bicycle drivetrains, one question often arises: should you choose a single, double, or triple chainring setup? This choice determines your ease of climbing, the speed at which you...
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How to choose the right gravel panniers
The gravel bike is a versatile bicycle, designed to tackle different types of terrain. Asphalt, unpaved roads, suburban routes in the Île-de-France region, Parisian cycle paths, or even trips to...
