The “Faites du vélo” is a festival that celebrates cycling in all of its various forms in Echandens (VD, Switzerland). The aim is to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
First edition: Sunday, 1st September 2024.
- Family-focused and more sporty rides of different distances on road bikes, MTBs and E-bikes.*
- Mini BMX pump track.*
- Try out some E-bikes yourself.
- Various bike-focused entertainment, for the big and small.
- Food and drinks.
- Bike repair stand (demonstrations and explanations).
* Helmets required.
The complete list of partners is below, notably the commune of Échandens, Fondation Leenaards and the State of Vaud: DGS and SEPS.
Situation
Located around the two colleges of Echandens :
The Rides
There are 4 routes for different types of cyclists. The map below gives a general idea of the directions, but click the links underneath to see the details on the Strava website or to download a file in GPX format for your bike GPS computer.
On the day of the event, the routes will be marked with arrows. Outside of the event, the routes can be followed at any time using the map files.
The routes are to be ridden under your own responsibility and risk. Helmets are required for the routes and the pump track.
- Short loop for children and families, plus test rides 2 km (small green arrow): Strava, GPX file
- MTB / forest trails ride, 10 km (blue loop): Strava, GPX file
- Road ride, 40 km (red loop): Strava, GPX file
- Road ride, 25 km (red and pink loop): Strava, GPX file
Timetable
Rides
You are welcome to join us for an optional group warm-up between 9:00 and 10:00.
Here are the start times for the first wave of riders on each route (who will be have a “guide” / leader):
- 9:15 – 40 km loop
- 9:45 – 25 km loop
- 10:00 – Forest trails / MTB loop
- 10:00 – Families & children’s loop
Everyone can follow any of the loops at any time of the day, using the map files or the arrows on the roads.
Entertainment
- From 10:00: Pump track (provided by SEPS), gymkhana, funny bikes, bike-train, bike workshop (maintenance advice), e-bike tests.
- Every 30 minutes starting at 11:30: Cycling display by the circus group Coquino.
Food & Drink
- 9:00 – 11:00: breakfast with garnished toast (“tartines”) and various drinks.
- From 11:30: Pizza truck, homemade salads, desserts and ice creams.
Access
Bike: Echandens is only 5 km from Morges and 8 km from Lausanne: Google.
Train: The “Denges-Echandens” train station is 300 meters from the festival site. Line S3, Lausanne-Morges-Allaman. Timetable: CFF.
Bus: Use bus stop “Echandens, Collège”. Line 702, Morges-Bussigny. Line 705, EPFL-Lonay. Timetable: MBC or CFF.
Car: There is parking in the village: Google.
Volunteers
If you would like to give us a hand during the day of the festival then please use the contact form.
Our partners
The commune of Echandens
Fondation Leenaards
The State of Vaud : DGS and SEPS
Atelier Ride Far, Echandens
Cycles Froidevaux, Morges
Flyer
You can also download a larger version in pdf format.
Organisers
The group “La Faites du vélo!” is a collection of people who hope to encourage people to cycle more.
The Atelier Ride Far is helping in various ways, including hosting this page.