The end of the line turns into a cycle track that takes you into La Roche sur Yon. The velo rail never went further and is the site of a disused train line from La Roche sur yon to St Gilles-Croix-de- Vie that was closed in the 60's I believe. 20 + years ago the velo rail was very popular and the etiquette was that outward-bound 'train' had to give way to homeward-bound travellers, this meant lifting the machine off the rails to let the other pass. Over the years it has fallen in popularity but can still get a little busy in August. I regularly cycle that way and rarely see anyone using it. Glad you all seemed to enjoy it.
This is really interesting information, thank you. We were there in May and it was really busy! I'm glad we didn't have to lift the things off the rails though.
@@SimonsTrainAdventures Was it at a school/bank holiday time? I ride past around once a week on my way to the coast but avoid doing this at holiday times. I'm glad to hear it does get busy at times, I've felt it was in danger of closing which would be sad. I've heard there are other velo rails in other parts of France.
@@colinwellman9480 Yes it was the English half term (not sure if that aligns with the French holidays) and lots of the people using it were staying at the LPO campsite, where we were staying too.
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The end of the line turns into a cycle track that takes you into La Roche sur Yon.
The velo rail never went further and is the site of a disused train line from La Roche sur yon to St Gilles-Croix-de- Vie that was closed in the 60's I believe.
20 + years ago the velo rail was very popular and the etiquette was that outward-bound 'train' had to give way to homeward-bound travellers, this meant lifting the machine off the rails to let the other pass.
Over the years it has fallen in popularity but can still get a little busy in August.
I regularly cycle that way and rarely see anyone using it.
Glad you all seemed to enjoy it.
This is really interesting information, thank you. We were there in May and it was really busy! I'm glad we didn't have to lift the things off the rails though.
@@SimonsTrainAdventures Was it at a school/bank holiday time?
I ride past around once a week on my way to the coast but avoid doing this at holiday times.
I'm glad to hear it does get busy at times, I've felt it was in danger of closing which would be sad. I've heard there are other velo rails in other parts of France.
@@colinwellman9480 Yes it was the English half term (not sure if that aligns with the French holidays) and lots of the people using it were staying at the LPO campsite, where we were staying too.