cycleguide

2018-2019

MÉTROBUS

HANDISTARVÉLO

COVOITURAGE

STAR, LE VÉLO

editorialSometimes, often, always. By the minute, by the day, by the year. STAR gives you the bike to fit your lifestyle. In a rush? Grab a bike to go, for just 1 euro!

Curious? Hire a tandem, a cargo bike or an electrically assisted scooter from la Maison du vélo (Bike Shack). And if you need a bike to get out and about every day, take out an electrically assisted bike subscription for the full year. The cherry on the bike? Once your contract screeches to a halt, you'll be able to buy back your bike at a gold star price. Saddle up!

The STAR, LE VÉLO team

Three ways to hire, three ways to get pedallingHOP ON, HOP OFF. PUBLIC BIKE-SHARING FOR QUICK JOURNEYS.

FULL-DAY HIRE TO HAVE FUN AND EXPLORE.

YEAR-ROUND FOR ACCESS TO AN ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BIKE TO ZIP AROUND TOWN ON.

FIND THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU.

CONTENTSSTAR, public bike-sharing STAR, full-year electrically assisted bike hire STAR, day bike hire Rules of the road Great days out Contacts

minutes hours, self-service

For a few or a few

hop on a city bike. IF ALL YOU NEED IS A PAIR

OF WHEELS TO GET YOU TO THE MOVIES, A MEETING, OR HOME FROM THE STATION, DON'T PANIC.

THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF BIKES SCATTERED AROUND THE CITY, READY AND WAITING AT A DOCKING STATION NEAR YOU.

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See all docking stations on

star.fr/le-velo

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Prices valid from 1 September 2018

Are you eligible for solidarity prices? Come and see us at la Maison du vélo to complete your subscription.

To subscribe, you’ll need to provide a €150 security deposit (uncashed)

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€1Feeling spontaneous? Pick up a bike on the go — no need to sign up, just bring your bank card. Only €1!

Even cheaper than the bus or the metro, and enjoyable in fine weather.

Good to know For businesses too!Get your employees moving with annual subscriptions to self-service bikes! Find out more about our offers for businesses by getting in touch at: > business@star.fr

NEW!Pay with your bank card at all star bike-sharing stations

ONLY€30/ year

save -40%FOR STAR

SUBSCRIBERS**

*capped at €4 per journey. Any hour of use begun is charged in full.

** or TER Bretagne and BreizhGo (ex-illenoo) and City Roul’ service subscribers, in accordance with the terms of the offer.

Use a bike here and now with your debit card.

Subscribe for a full year at la Maison du vélo or online at star.fr/le-velo.

per single journey max. 1 hour

€1

+€0.50  / hour for each journey*

€30

/ year first hour of each journey

FOR FREE +€0.50 for every further hour of use*

€50

/ year

+€0.50  / hour for each journey*

€2

/ 24 hrs

Pay as you go

Yearly subscriptions

Cruise the streets all year round and go for an electrically assisted bike. EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR,

IRRESPECTIVE OF ROAD SURFACE TYPE, WHETHER YOU'RE COMMUTING OR HEADING TO CLASS, AN ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BIKE IS THE ULTIMATE CHOICE FOR GETTING AROUND TOWN WITH ZERO HASSLE AND MINIMAL EFFORT. AND WHAT'S MORE, YOU CAN EVEN BUY IT BACK!

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Contact STAR, LE VÉLO              to choose and book your electrically assisted bike.

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Electrically assisted bikes are fool-proof and fuss-free.

Choose your bike>

CLASSIC These bikes have everything you need to whisk you around town with minimal effort like the star you are. Brand-new (subject to availability) or renovated.

PREMIUM Limited-edition high-end bikes that get you feeling the wind in your hair and beneath your wings. Brand-new (subject to availability).

Head to la Maison du vélo> 09 69 365 007

Make sure you bring: > a deposit (this won't be cashed) of €1,000 for a Classic bike or €2,000 for a Premium bike

> a photocopy of your passport or identity card > a photocopy of recent proof of address (water / gas / electricity bill, etc.) Electrically assisted bikes are exclusively for the use of locals living in one of the greater Rennes area’s 43 municipalities.

cheques made out to Keolis Rennes for 12-month hires or renewalsor by direct debit authorisation form available from la Maison du vélo, with bank details (IBAN / BIC) for 24-month hires.

WITH THE OPTION OF BUYING BACK YOUR BIKE AT THE END OF YOUR CONTRACT

Head to la Maison du vélo to sign your hire contract.

LA MAISON DU VÉLO45 rue du Puits Mauger

> Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 7pm

(closes at 6 pm from 15 November to 15 April)

Good to know The new company vehicle.Companies with their finger on the pulse can make like stars and hire bike-sharing bikes for their employees for a full year. Check out our electrically assisted bike offers for businesses, get in touch with us at: > business@star.fr

I'm a STAR subscriber*

new Classic bike €240 / 2 years

€120

/ yearnew Premium bike€480 /  2 years

€240/ year

restored Classic bike

€110

/ year

I'm not a STAR subscriber*

new Classic bike €360 / 2 years or renew your subscription after 1 year for €190.

€200

/ yearnew Premium bike €720 / 2 years or renew your subscription after 1 year for €380.

€400

/ year

restored Classic bike

€175

/ year

I want to buy back my bike

Contract running out? It's too soon to say goodbye! Buy your

electrically assisted bike back at special STAR rates or renew

your hire subscription for a year.

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Electrically assisted bikes: all rates.

All things electric

Power up with an electrically assisted bike.

Chain guards. These protect your bike chains and stop you getting mud on

your trousers.

Comfort grips. You can rest your palms against these grips that stop you

from clenching down on the handlebar and give you extra comfort and fluidity.

Gel. This is the filling used in our saddles for extra comfort on your rides.

P ressure gauges. This refers to the electric-assistance system that

reacts to the pressure you put on the pedals and gives you that flying-through-the-air feeling.

S hock-absorbers. These feature on our bikes’ forks and help absorb the

shocks caused by cobblestones, potholes and other urban bump factors.

S wan neck. The style we’ve chosen for our electrically assisted bikes. This step-

through unisex design keeps you upright: perfect for sailing by in dresses and skirts.

User guide. A booklet you’re given with your electrically assisted bike –

make sure you read it!

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Classic bike special€569 (after 1 year)€509 (after 2 years)

  €509

/ buyback

Premium bike special €1,138 (after 1 year) €1,018 (after 2 years)

€1,018

/ buyback

IN THE MOOD FOR A WEEKEND ADVENTURE? FANCY TRYING OUT A CARGO BIKE WITH THE KIDS? INTRIGUED BY THE IDEA OF AN ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED SCOOTER?

AT LA MAISON DU VÉLO, THE STARS ARE ALIGNED: WHATEVER YOUR PREFERENCE, THERE'S A TWO-WHEELED CONTRAPTION TO SUIT YOU, AVAILABLE TO HIRE BY THE DAY OR WEEK.

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LA MAISON DU VÉLO45 rue du Puits Mauger

> Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 7pm

The sky's the limit at la Maison du vélo!

1 day

€50

1 day

€10

1 day

€10

1 day

€2

1 day

€50

3 days

€80

7 days

€120 electrically assisted cargo trike

child trailer

baby seat

luggage trailer

3 days

€80

7 days

€120 electrically assisted cargo bike

09 69 365 007

17cycle guide I day bike hirewith every bike hire.Baby seat on its own: €3 / day.

1 day

€30

3 days

€70

7 days

€100 tandem3 days

€40

7 days

€60 electrically assisted bike

1 day

€15

(closes at 6 pm from 15 November to 15 April)

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1 day

€10

3 days

€25 7 days

€35 road bike

1 day

€10

3 days

€25 7 days

€35 electrically assisted folding bike

1 day

€10

3 days

€25 7 days

€35 folding bike

1 day

€9

3 days

€24

7 days

€30 kids’ mountain bike 20 or 24 inches

electrically assisted scooter

1 day

€10

3 days

€25 7 days

€35

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Helmet and safety vest provided with all bike hires. Babies to adults. Don't forget: all children under 12 must wear a helmet – it's the law!

1 day

€3

saddle bag

ETIQUETTE, RULES, RULES OF THE ROAD – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET CYCLING WITH NO WOBBLES.

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You can zip through red lights, provided they give way. Be careful and watch out for cars, which may arrive from the left.

When there's barely any traffic on the roads, you can relax, but remember that pedestrians have right of way.

MIXED AREASBikes are merely tolerated: cycle at walking speed and keep out of the way of pedestrians.

PEDESTRIAN AREAS

Cycle facing oncoming traffic while keeping to the right, as cars may arrive head on.

TWO-WAY CYCLE PATHS

These paths are specifically designed for bikes, so make sure you use them for extra safety.

ADVISED CYCLE PATHS

These paths are specifically designed for bikes and you are required to use them.

COMPULSORY CYCLE PATHS

'TURN RIGHT' & 'HEAD STRAIGHT ON'

YOU MUST… > follow the rules of the road (otherwise you might be fined)> stay visible by wearing light clothing or a yellow safety vest> use lights when necessary (this is a legal requirement)> keep your bike in good condition, with inflated tyres and working brakes> say hello to fellow cyclists!

YOU MUST NOT…> ignore the rules of the road: you can be fined up to €135 for failing to give way> cycle on pavements if you're over 8

> cycle on the left and overtake on the right

> forget to wear a helmet if you're under 12 (helmets are recommended for adults too!)

> use your phone whilst cycling – even hands-free> cycle after drinking or taking drugs: you can have your driver's license suspended!

The rules of the road What to do and what not to do.

Blind spots Stay safe by avoiding them.WHAT IS IT?Any space that a driver (and especially large vehicle drivers) cannot see, including in their rear-view and wing mirrors: Buses, lorries, etc.

HOW TO PROCEED?> NEVER overtake on the right – this is where blind spots are at their most dangerous.

> Never stop under wing mirrors or at their height.

> Never overtake a bus whilst it's turning.

> Establish eye contact with the driver – if you can see their eyes in the rear-view or wing mirrors, it means they can see you too.

To the right of any large vehicle, the blind spot can extend for up to three metres! Overtaking on the right is incredibly dangerous – and it's strictly prohibited, too.

To the left of a vehicle, you will not be visible if you're under a metre away. The more distance you put between yourself and the vehicle, the safer you'll be.

This goes for cycling just in front of a vehicle too! From their cockpits, bus and lorry drivers can't always see what's happening directly beneath them. Stay behind them, or put some distance between you to make sure you stay visible.

Rear-view and wing mirrors: These mirrors show what's happening close up, but their scope is limited. Be very careful when cycling next to buses and lorries – it's safest to keep your distance.

When cycling behind, keep enough room to fit a car between your handlebar and any large vehicle.

FACT

40% of cycling accidents occur as a result of blind spots.

INTERDIT

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Overhangs Make way for large vehicles: why risk it?

All about

roundabouts.

WHAT IS IT?Overhangs are the back part of vehicles, located just behind the wheels. Overhangs are particularly large on bendy buses, which need a lot of room to swing around at corners, taking up space on pavements. Both bus drivers and cyclists need to keep their eyes open!

HOW TO PROCEED?> The golden rule: WAIT for the bus to finish turning! Whatever you do, don't overtake from the right. Not only is this prohibited, it's also dangerous, as buses quickly swing back around again.

> Space permitting, you can overtake a bus on the LEFT, making sure to keep your distance.

WHAT IS IT?Roundabouts are mixed spaces: Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians all use them.Most of the time, you'll see cycle path markings on the outer side of the road. This is your space to use. The only time you should leave this space is when you're exiting the roundabout.

MINI QUIZ You're a cyclist and you need to take the 3rd exit at a roundabout. Do you:

A. Cycle on the inside lane along with the cars and gesture wildly just before exiting while praying you make it?

B. Cycle on the outside lane of the roundabout on the cycle path in whichever direction gets you quickest to your exit – cyclist's privilege?

C. Cycle on the outside lane of the roundabout on the cycle path and use your arms to indicate which way you're turning?

MINI QUIZA bendy bus is indicating right. Do you:

A. Wait for it to finish turning and greet other cyclists?

B. Take over as quickly and smoothly as possible before it turns?

C. Signal to the driver that you will be overtaking on the left, using eye-catching gestures to do so?

HOW TO PROCEED?> Signal which way you're turning at every intersection by stretching your arm out: to the right if you're exiting, and to the left if you're continuing on.

> Establish eye contact with drivers – if you can see their eyes in the rear-view or wing mirrors, it means they can see you too.

> Hold out your left hand to indicate that you're continuing on without turning off.

> Make drivers planning on exiting aware of you by establishing eye contact.

Pull into the cycle path, giving way to other cyclists and pedestrians first.

Hold your right hand out well ahead of time to indicate that you'll be taking the next exit.

Answer: C – Come on, that was easy!Answer: A – Now you're getting the hang of it!

A QUICK JAUNT DOWN THE ROAD OR AN EPIC BIKE RIDE – OUR REGION IS BEST EXPLORED BY BIKE! STAR GIVES YOU ACCESS TO THE CITY OR COUNTRYSIDE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT. PREPARE TO HAVE YOUR MIND BLOWN – EVEN IF YOU'RE NO NATURAL BORN CYCLIST.

Family rides &    outings,bike trips    with friends,

in town and    further afield.

Family rides & outings,bike trips with friends,in town, further afield.

Sunday rides Cycling tour of Rennes

35km of cycle paths, taking in parks and gardens to explore Rennes and the surrounding area out in the fresh air. Get started over at geovelo.fr/rennes

Hit the road and head for Saint-MaloA bike ride to step things up a gear! Accessible to all, this 102km bike ride starts in Rennes city centre and stretches all the way to Dinard or Saint-Malo over one or several days.

Live life to the full in Ille-et-VilaineOver 1,000km of cycle paths and green paths – perfect for a bike ride. Keep an eye out for the trail signs set up to point you in the right direction.

Get started over at ille-et-vilaine.fr/velo

STAR has all the hire gear you need, including saddle bags, to help you squeeze every last drop of pleasure out of your bike ride expedition alone, with friends or with family.pp. 16-19

Great days out

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geovelo, cycling app recommended by STAR

GEOVELO is a GPS cycling app that can be used for all your bike rides in Rennes, no matter how long or short. 100% practical and safe, 100% free for all our clients. Download the app at geovelo.fr

Find out more about cycle lanes, paths and facilities in and around Rennes on > https://bit.ly/2zkfM3V(web page in French)

LA MAISON DU VÉLO

45 rue du Puits Mauger

> Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 7pm

ALLO VÉLO

> Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm

> Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm

LEVELOSTAR.FR

24/7

BIKE BASICSESSENTIAL ADDRESSES AND NUMBERS

09 69 365 007Photo credits: Nicolas Joubard - www.joubard.com Anthony Robert - www.anthonyrobertphotographie.com

Designed, edited and illustrated by Here We AreTranslation by InPuzzle

(closes at 6 pm from 15 November to 15 April)

Key numbers

30 000 bicycle journeys per day in Rennes

250 km of routes just for cyclists

16 km

of Express Cycle Network across the city planned

for 2020

ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BIKES FROM €9.20 / MONTH

FOR MORE DETAILS > STAR.FR

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