France has a plan to triple the share of journeys made by bike

Sep 24, 2018

The pack of riders including Team Sky rider and leader's yellow jersey holder Christopher Froome of Britain cycle on the banks of the Seine river past the Eiffel Tower during the 133.5km final stage of the centenary Tour de France cycling race from Versailles to Paris Champs Elysees, July 21, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) - LR2E97L1G3XY7

The world-famous Tour de France stops cycling from evolving from sport to transport. Image: REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

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France has a plan to triple the share of journeys made by bike

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