Mikael’s travelogue

Joie de Vivre With Vélo Libre - The Birth of Parisian Bike Culture

Photo Essay written 15 May 2008

In 10 short months the urban landscape of Paris has been transformed by the launch of the Vélib' bike share programme.

Quiet cycle moment in Paris

Quiet cycle moment in Paris

Vélib'ing in Paris

Vélib'ing in Paris

Cycling is for everyone.

Vélib Bike Rack - Ease of Use is the key

Vélib Bike Rack - Ease of Use is the key

After setting up a subscription, it only takes under a minute to get a bike at a bike rack.

The New Paris by Night

The New Paris by Night

Getting around Paris, at all hours, is made easy with the Vélib'.

Paris Streets

Paris Streets

Bikes are everywhere in Paris. On every street, at every hour.

Freedom to Ride

Freedom to Ride

Paris is well on its way to becoming a bike culture to rival Copenhagen.

Vive le Vélib'!

Vive le Vélib'!

Parisienne cyclist on the now famous Vélib' bike.

Vélo Libre

Vélo Libre

Parisienne cyclist on Rue du Rivoli.

Paris je t'aime... et Vélib' aussi

Paris je t'aime... et Vélib' aussi

A Vélib' bike rack near La Bourse.

Mikael Colville-Andersen

Mikael Colville-Andersen has been a member since 10 April 2008 and goes by coolville.

Currently in Hafnia.

Subscriber since April 2008!

I am a film director and photographer from Copenhagen, Denmark. I am currently working on gathering photos of Copenhagen's bike culture for a book and a travelling exhibition.

You can also find Mikael at copenhagengir....blogspot.com.

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