Dress casually, just like when cycling. But rest assured, you don't have to wear the perfect cyclist's T-shirt or shorts. Avoid evening wear and stilettos, which are likely to get stuck in the holes when you walk on the bridge, and which are not comfortable when you're pedalling!
I can’t, I’ve got cyclorail
«Chariot à pédales», «pédalo sur rails», «cyclo-draisine», «vélo rail »
In short, you're pedalling on rails.
Defining the subject :
We love this ecological and unusual means of locomotion. A cyclorail is a light rail vehicle powered by the muscular energy of its passengers using pedals. It has 2 driving positions, each equipped with a brake..
Here we go for 2 hours of fun.
We call out to the cyclorails ahead of us. Cheering on those behind us. And above all, we pedal, we pedal.
In the car Simone ... if you pedal, I will sing.
2,3,4 people
You need at least 2 people to ride the cyclorail. And if there are more of you: those in the middle rest and comment on the ride, encouraging the troops.
To sum up. A cyclorail is for 4 adults or 2 people in front and 3 children behind on the seat (from 4 to 6 years old). And there are special seats for children under 3.
13 km
That's how many kilometres you'll cover in 2 hours, with views over the Loire, the valley and the Sancerre vineyards.
3 bridges
On the way, you'll cross the famous Pont du PO (which spans the Loire and the Petite Loire), the bridge over the Canal Latéral à la Loire and a viaduct.
The ideal outfit
1. You can only reserve your cyclorail by phone: 06.85.22.80.72
2. The manager's name is Damien
3. The tourist route is one-way from downtown Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire to the cyclorail, with the added bonus of a brand-new cycle path. For the return journey, you'll need to think about going via rue des 4 fils Doumer.
4. Make sure you go to the toilet before crossing, as there are no toilets on site
5. The cyclorail reversing system is very clever, so don't hesitate to ask for a demo!
6. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure
7. The height of the saddles is adjustable so that little legs can pedal (from age 7).
8. Baskets are available on the cyclorails for your belongings
9. You can build up a lot of momentum at speed, but we've got brakes to keep you from bumping into those in front!
10.You can't leave without knowing what the initials P.O stand for in the PO bridge.
Information
even more practical
- Open daily all year round, by reservation on 06.85.22.80.72
- RDV on the banks of the Loire at Pont du PO, near Port Aubry.
- Rates: under 6s: €2, 6-12s: €6, 12-17s: €8, adults: €9.50
- 4 departure times: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm.
What to do after the cyclorail: or before...
- take a tour to the Ferme du Port Aubry (cuddle the goats and buy local produce in the boutique)
- enjoy a drink on a terrace close to the Loire (at Le M or Les Terrasses de l'ile)
- picnic on the banks of the Loire, on the picnic tables or on the sandbanks of Madagascar Island
- for those who still have breath and calves: take a short hike or bike ride towards Villechaud to admire the banks of the Loire, via the GR3.
