The VéloRouge Journal
Practical guides for exploring Strasbourg and Alsace on two wheels — cruise stopovers, winter markets, choosing your ride and the tech that keeps it safe.
Featured · History
Two thousand years of Strasbourg history — Roman Argentoratum, Gutenberg, the Reformation, the German Neustadt and Europe — and four free walking routes to read it in the streets.
7 October 2026 · 7 min read
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Guided tours
Our private guided walking and e-bike tours are written around your group: Petite France, the cathedral, Christmas lights — Strasbourg at your own pace, on request with a personalised quote.
6 October 2026 · 9 min read
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Electric bike rental
Where to pick up an e-bike in Strasbourg, what it really costs in 2026, and how Vélhop, free-floating bikes and independent shops compare for your stay.
16 September 2026 · 7 min read
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Visitor guide
Vélhop, independent shops, free-floating bikes or the hotel's spare bike: what each one does well, what it does badly, and which suits your stay.
14 September 2026 · 7 min read
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Groups & corporate
Seminar groups staying at Stay Collection properties in Strasbourg need bikes at the door, one invoice and a written quote. Here is how that works.
24 August 2026 · 6 min read
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Visitor guide
Every guide has a shortlist. Almost none explain the criteria. Here is how to read the listings — and the seven questions that actually decide your day.
14 August 2026 · 5 min read
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Research
A study of 2,590 cargo bike sharing users in Germany measured something most cycling debates only assume: whether a cargo bike really replaces a car.
10 August 2026 · 6 min read
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Safety & tech
GPS tracking, instant theft alerts and automatic lighting — the technology you never have to think about.
6 August 2026 · 3 min read
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Buying guide
Price, torque, battery, payload and family capacity — the numbers that decide which cargo bike suits your household.
5 August 2026 · 6 min read
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Choosing your ride
Both cover more ground with less effort — but they suit very different routes and very different riders.
4 August 2026 · 3 min read
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Seasonal guides
Dates, squares, tram stops and parking: how to actually get around Europe's oldest Christmas market — plus autumn rides before it opens.
28 July 2026 · 7 min read
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Cruise stopovers
Every minute counts when your reboarding time is fixed. Here is how to see the real Strasbourg between the dock and departure.
14 July 2026 · 4 min read
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