Official launch of the Cyclo Bohème on May 24, 2025. A cycling journey between dreams and heritage
It's official: Indre à Vélo is becoming Cyclo Bohème! This new identity marks a poetic rebirth for the V49 cycle route, which winds for over 300 km through Touraine, Berry, and Creuse. To celebrate this revival, a launch event is planned for spring 2025.

🎉 A launch event not to be missed
To mark this revival, we are organizing a launch event on May 24. This festive gathering will bring together cyclists, heritage enthusiasts, and nature lovers to celebrate this new adventure together.

Bike rental on site with Tours'N Bikes
On the program:
Bike rides
>> Guided walks: limited places (registration required**)
9h15: The Donkey and the King Loop | 22 km | : 3h
14h15: The Royal Escape Loop | 14 km | : 2h
Welcome coffee and snack on the road.
>> Free participation: possibility of following the route of the 2 walks
Market of producers and artisans from the regions of Touraine, Berry and Creuse all day long
Tasty food trucks
Bicycle marking (bicycode) and free technical inspections by the Collectif Cycliste 37 from 11 a.m. to 17 p.m.!
Mosaic workshop with the Rues des Arts collective: The common thread of the day, these 1-hour workshops will allow everyone to participate in the creation of a collective work using the mosaic technique. 4 workshops / registration recommended**: 11 a.m. – 14 p.m. – 15 p.m. – 16 p.m. (free)
Public readings: Under the bandstand, Danielle from the Outrevoir association will offer readings of children's books on the theme of cycling throughout the day (free access)
Gigs: At noon and 15 p.m., the Fanfare Saugrenue will perform on the church square to make the old stones of the Petite Cité de Caractère vibrate and get you dancing!
Visit the bell tower : The abbey church of Beaulieu retains its impressive 61th-century bell tower, the tallest in Touraine at 11 m. Climbing its steps is like stepping back in time and guaranteeing a superb view of the Indre Valley. Tours at 14 a.m. and XNUMX p.m. / registration required** (free)
Round table : Public and private stakeholders, as well as cycling enthusiasts, will come together to discuss the development of cycle tourism. Cycling travelers will come to share their experiences of unusual vacations, rich in encounters and discoveries (16 p.m., free entry)
You will be presented with tall bikes, tandems and other stunning vintage mounts. throughout the day with demonstrations!
Pif Paf Pouf Festival: The Coup de Soleil company offers a clown show and poetic improvisation, without words, at the Les Javanaises guinguette. Bike tour participants will benefit from a reduced rate. At 17:30 p.m. (paying). From 20 p.m., find the Cabaret Clown at the Les Javanaises guinguette (free participation)
**Registration for activities is by email at cycloboheme@tourainevalleedelindre.fr
📍 Practical information
- Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Location: Beaulieu-les-Loches
- Public: all lovers of cycling, culture, nature and good local gastronomy
Stay tuned for more information on the detailed program and registration details.
- Facebook Event: Link to the event
🚴Coming by public transport via the Tours > Loches line:
- By bus Rémi
- By train
the +: putting your bike on the train
- Hours: https://www.remi-centrevaldeloire.fr/wp-content/uploads/FH10-Tours-Loches-du-1512-au-0407_v2.pdf
Let yourself be carried away by the magic of the Cyclo Bohème, a getaway where every pedal stroke is a promise of escape.
A 2025 Bike Escapes event
