Beyond sport, it is only natural for Paris–Tours to encourage people to move around on bicycles. It aims to make a positive impact by inspiring all those who can to bring cycling into their lives… The potential is huge: 60% of trips in France are over distances shorter than 5 km, but only 4% are on bicycles!
On top of this public service goal, Paris–Tours is fully invested in a project to make its organisation more environmentally responsible every year.
Ecoresponsability
Sustainable mobility
The organisation's vehicle fleet is making the transition to electric mobility. All the vehicles that make up the fleet, 50 in total, are plug-in hybrids.
Paris-Tours encourages spectators to come and cheer on the cyclists by carpooling, train or public transport. Find a list of stations and public transport options near the route here.
Waste management
- Collection zones: riders will have 6 collection zones at their disposal for the items that they have discarded, which will be cleaned up by the organiser.
- Sorting actions : A technical document dedicated to waste management has been sent to the cities of Chartres and Tours, with the aim of assisting them in setting up a waste management system and standardising waste sorting throughout the event.
- Charte des bons gestes Based on the charter of 15 eco-responsible commitments for major international sporting events, Paris-Tours has rolled out its ‘good practices charter’ this year to raise awareness among all stakeholders (organisers, sports teams, media, partners and service providers). The topics covered include soft mobility, waste management, resource use, food, etc.
Preservation of naturel heritage
Natura 2000 areas:
Protecting the environment and safeguarding biodiversity are major concerns for the organisation of Paris–Tours. The Biotope consultant firm has been supporting the organiser since 2011 by assessing the impact of the race on the Natura 2000 European network of special nature protection areas. In 2025, the race will go through 4 such areas.
Riding into the future
Dictée de Paris-Tours
600 students aged 9 to 11 will participate in the eighth edition of the Dictée de Paris–Tours end of september. The winners will get a special ticket to watch the Queen of Classics.