Description
10th edition of the Vélo Agglo Rétro
Vintage bike day
The Vélo Agglo Rétro returns on Sunday 14 June 2026. Vintage bike day on the roads of Laval and its agglomeration, 36 km circuit, musical entertainment and gourmet breaks, souvenir photo, elegance competition...
Meeting point from 9.30am Esplanade du Château Neuf (Place de la Trémoille).
Don't forget your race number and road book (given to you when you register).
>>> L'Amicyclette bike collection point (for those who have hired bikes).
Entertainment: Guy Daussy on accordion to get you in the mood!
- Concours d'élégance de la plus belle Paulette: Ladies, come and show off your look and your bike. A jury will award a prize to the most beautiful Paulette of the Vélo Agglo Rétro 2026!
Official start of the #VAR2026 at 10.30am
1st stage
Arrival at Forcé, in the town hall garden, for the traditional Apéro Cacahuètes!
2nd stage
Arrival at Parné-sur-Roc, in Josiane's meadow, for a picnic break.
Bring your own lunch, or go light in the morning: Le Comptoir du Roc in Parné-sur-Roc offers a picnic hamper
(booking required by 10 June - 16 €/pers. excluding drinks).
Entertainment: Miss Candy Trio Guinguette concert.
After a siesta, you can hop on your bike and head for the towpath.
3rd stage
Photobooth and cookie break at Maison Marguerite, Port Rhingeard lock.
The final stretch! We continue our journey along the towpath, heading for Laval.
The finishing line!
Arrival with fanfare on Place du 11 Novembre around 6pm.
Entertainment: Big Band from Bonchamp Conservatoire.
Registration required by 12 June
8€/adult
Free for under-18s
MEALS: You can bring your own lunch or book a picnic hamper prepared by Le Comptoir du Roc in Parné-sur-Roc (16 €/pers. drinks not included - book by 6pm on 10 June).
