Circuit vélo : Ancien canal - Access-i

Strong points

• The free parking of the Brasserie Spits will allow you to park and unload your bike easily.
• The car park is freely accessible.
• The walk is clean and safe.
• The surface is even and in good condition.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. Most of the benches are located close to the road. It is always possible to enjoy the views without leaving the bike.
• The picnic areas are close to the open sea.

• There are 9 road crossings on the route.
• There are 4 barriers along the route (always open). 
• The route is easy, there are few differences in altitude.

Points of attention

• To reach the starting point of the circuit, it is necessary to take the rue du canal by the avenue du lac then the rue de Laplaigne to reach the entrance of the circuit.  There is no signposting.
• There is an adapted toilet in the Brasserie Spits (bike rental). However, at the time of the survey, the work had not been completed and we were unable to see that the toilets were fully equipped.
• The route follows the banks of the canal and the Grand Large, and consists of a few ascents and descents. The presence of occasional slopes of more than 3% requires the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or additional muscle power).
• There is no specific signposting on the route. However, it is possible to follow the junctions.
• There is a section along the Avenue du Lac. The traffic is "cohabiting" with motorists on this section.
• There is a passage on the route de Gourgues, where vehicle traffic is high (70km/h), and there is no dedicated cycle path.

Strong points

• The free car park will allow you to park and unload your bike easily
• The car park is freely accessible
• There are 5 reserved parking spaces in a herringbone pattern.
• The walkway is on a clean site (3 m wide) and is secure.
• The pavement is even and in good condition.
• There are 9 road crossings on the circuit.
• There are 4 barriers along the entire route (always open). 

Points of attention

• To reach the starting point of the circuit, it is necessary to take the rue du canal by the avenue du lac then the rue de Laplaigne to reach the entrance of the circuit. There is no signposting.
• There is an adapted toilet in the Brasserie Spits (bike rental). However, at the time of the survey, the work had not been completed and we were unable to see that the toilets were fully equipped.
• The route follows the banks of the canal and the Grand Large, and consists of a few ascents and descents. The presence of occasional slopes of more than 3% requires the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or additional muscle power).
• There is no specific signposting on the route. However, it is possible to follow the junctions.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. Most of the benches are located close to the road. It is always possible to enjoy the views without leaving the bike.
• The crossing of the Rue de Flines does not give good visibility of the arrival of vehicles. There is a 7 cm gap to cross. This crossing may require you to put your foot down. 
• There is a crossing on the route de Gourgues, where vehicle traffic is high (70km/h) and there is no dedicated cycle track. 
• There is a section along the Avenue du Lac. Traffic is "cohabiting" with motorists on this section.

Strong points

• The free car park allows you to park and unload your bike easily.
• The car park is freely accessible.
• There are 5 reserved parking spaces in a herringbone pattern.
• The walk is on a clean site (3 m wide) and secure.
• The surface is even and in good condition.
• There are 9 road crossings on the circuit.
• There are 4 barriers along the route.

Points of attention

• To reach the starting point of the circuit, it is necessary to take the rue du canal by the avenue du lac then the rue de Laplaigne to reach the entrance of the circuit.  There is no signposting.
• There is an adapted toilet in the Brasserie Spits (bike rental). However, at the time of the survey, the work had not been completed and we were unable to see that the toilets were fully equipped.
• The route follows the banks of the canal and the Grand Large, and consists of a few ascents and descents. The presence of occasional slopes of more than 3% requires the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or additional muscle power).
• The crossing of the Rue de Flines does not give good visibility of the arrival of vehicles. There is a 7 cm gap to cross. This crossing may require you to put your foot down. 
• There is no specific signposting for the circuit. However, it is possible to follow the junctions.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. Most of the benches are located close to the road. It is always possible to enjoy the views without leaving your bike.

Strong points

• The free car park allows you to park and unload your bike easily.
• The car park is freely accessible
• There are 5 reserved parking spaces in a herringbone pattern.
• The walkway is on a clean site (3 m wide) and is secure.
• The surface is even and in good condition.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. The majority of the benches are located close to the road.
• There are 9 road crossings on the circuit.
• There are 4 barriers on the entire circuit.

Points of attention

• To reach the starting point of the circuit, it is necessary to take the rue du canal by the avenue du lac then the rue de Laplaigne to reach the entrance of the circuit.  There is no signposting. This part of the circuit is on an urban road.
• There is a toilet in the Brasserie Spits and at the bar of the escale.
• The route follows the banks of the canal and the Grand Large, and consists of a few ascents and descents. Occasional gradients of more than 3% require the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or extra muscle power). The slopes are gentle, and allow the feeling of speed to be experienced in complete safety.
• The crossing of the Rue de Flines does not give good visibility of the arrival of the vehicle. There is a 7 cm gap to cross. This crossing may require you to put your foot down. 
• There is no specific signposting for the circuit. However, it is possible to follow the junctions.
• There is a crossing on the route de Gourgues, where vehicle traffic is high (70km/h) and there is no dedicated cycle path.  This section can generate a feeling of insecurity.
• There is a section along the Avenue du Lac. The traffic on this section is "cohabiting" with motorists.
• The circuit is punctuated by rest areas and seating. Most of the benches are located near the road.
• There is no information in Braille.

Strong points

• The free car park allows you to park and unload your bike easily.
• The car park is freely accessible
• There are 5 reserved parking spaces in a herringbone pattern.
• The walkway is on a clean site (3 m wide) and is secure.
• The surface is even and in good condition.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. Most of the benches are located close to the road.
• The circuit is on the edge of the canal, there is no area with water to be spiked.
• There is always a grassy area separating the circulation area from the water.
• There are 9 road crossings on the circuit.
• There are 4 barriers on the whole circuit.

Points of attention

• To reach the starting point of the circuit, it is necessary to take the rue du canal by the avenue du lac then the rue de Laplaigne to reach the entrance of the circuit.  There is no signposting. This part of the circuit is on an urban road.
• There is a toilet in the Brasserie Spits and at the bar of the escale.
• The route follows the banks of the canal and the Grand Large, and consists of a few ascents and descents. Occasional gradients of more than 3% require the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or extra muscle power). The slopes are gentle, and allow the feeling of speed to be experienced in complete safety.
• The crossing of the Rue de Flines does not give good visibility of the arrival of the vehicle. There is a 7 cm gap to cross. This crossing may require you to put your foot down. 
• There is no specific signposting for the circuit. However, it is possible to follow the junctions.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. Most of the benches are located close to the road.
• There is no information in Braille.
• The educational signs are contrasting and in large print.
• There is a passage on the route de Gourgues, with high vehicle traffic (70km/h), and no dedicated cycle path.  This section can generate a feeling of insecurity.

Strong points

• The free car park allows you to park and unload your bike easily.
• The car park is freely accessible
• There are 5 reserved parking spaces in a herringbone pattern.
• The walkway is on a clean site (3 m wide) and is secure.
• The surface is even and in good condition.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. The majority of the benches are located close to the road.
• There are 9 road crossings on the circuit.
• There are 4 barriers throughout the circuit.
• 3G or 4G connection available on the entire circuit

Points of attention

• To reach the starting point of the circuit, it is necessary to take the rue du canal by the avenue du lac then the rue de Laplaigne to reach the entrance of the circuit.  There is no signposting. This part of the circuit is on an urban road.
• There is a toilet in the Brasserie Spits and at the bar of the escale.
• The route follows the banks of the canal and the Grand Large, and consists of a few ascents and descents. Occasional gradients of more than 3% require the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or extra muscle power). The slopes are gentle, and allow the feeling of speed to be experienced in complete safety.
• The crossing of the Rue de Flines does not give good visibility of the arrival of the vehicle. There is a 7 cm gap to cross. This crossing may require you to put your foot down. 
• There is no specific signposting for the circuit. However, it is possible to follow the junctions.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. Most of the benches are located close to the road.
• There is no information in sign language, nor in easy to read.

Strong points

• The free car park allows you to park and unload your bike easily.
• The car park is freely accessible
• There are 5 reserved parking spaces in a herringbone pattern.
• The walkway is on a clean site (3 m wide) and is secure.
• The surface is even and in good condition.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. The majority of the benches are located close to the road.
• There are 9 road crossings on the circuit.
• There are 4 barriers on the entire circuit.

Points of attention

• To reach the starting point of the circuit, it is necessary to take the rue du canal by the avenue du lac then the rue de Laplaigne to reach the entrance of the circuit.  There is no signposting. This part of the circuit is on an urban road.
• There is a toilet in the Brasserie Spits and at the bar of the escale.
• The route follows the banks of the canal and the Grand Large, and consists of a few ascents and descents. Occasional gradients of more than 3% require the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or extra muscle power). The slopes are gentle, and allow the feeling of speed to be experienced in complete safety.
• The crossing of the Rue de Flines does not give good visibility of the arrival of the vehicle. There is a 7 cm gap to cross. This crossing may require you to put your foot down. 
• There is no specific signposting for the circuit. However, it is possible to follow the junctions.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. Most of the benches are located close to the road.

Strong points

• The free car park allows you to park and unload your bike easily.
• The car park is freely accessible
• There are 5 reserved parking spaces in a herringbone pattern.
• The walkway is on a clean site (3 m wide) and is secure.
• The surface is even and in good condition.
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seating. The majority of the benches are located close to the road.
• There are 9 road crossings on the circuit.
• There are 4 barriers on the entire circuit.

Points of attention

• To reach the starting point of the circuit, it is necessary to take the rue du canal by the avenue du lac then the rue de Laplaigne to reach the entrance of the circuit.  There is no signposting. This part of the circuit is on an urban road.
• There is a toilet in the Brasserie Spits and at the bar of the escale.
• The route follows the banks of the canal and the Grand Large, and consists of a few ascents and descents. Occasional gradients of more than 3% require the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or extra muscle power). The slopes are gentle, and allow the feeling of speed to be experienced in complete safety.
• The crossing of the Rue de Flines does not give good visibility of the arrival of the vehicle. There is a 7 cm gap to cross. This crossing may require you to put your foot down. 
• The steepest slope is safe near the water.
• There is no specific signposting for the route. However, it is possible to follow the knots. This requires preparation beforehand. The knots are indicated on the online form. 
• The route is punctuated by rest areas and seats. Most of the benches are located close to the road.
• There is no easy-to-read information. 
• The circuit is on the edge of the canal, the shoulders of the circuit are not secured, the circuit does not pass at any time at the "sheer" edge of the water, there is always a grassy space separating the traffic area from the water.
• There is a passage on the route de Gourgues, vehicle traffic is high (70km/h), there is no dedicated cycle path.  This section can generate a feeling of insecurity.