Bike Commuting Paris

Sunday western loop at gruppetto pace (62+ km at 20 kph avg)

**Details** * When -- 9h Sunday, May 17 * Where -- Place de la Porte de Chatillon * Length -- 62+ km * Average speed -- 20 km/h * Strava route -- **[Gif-sur-Yvette-Suresnes-loop](https://www.strava.com/routes/3462908987930881432)** This ride is with the "gruppetto," the Italian term for the group of cyclists that often forms on mountain stages of the professional grand tours behind the main peloton. It is typically populated with sprinters and domestiques who may lack the climbing skills of the contenders and those saving themselves for another day. We will head south toward Palaiseau before turning right at Gif-sur-Yvette (potential coffee stop) and coming back through Versailles and Bois de Boulogne on our return to Paris. We should be back around noon, before the forecast rain. By the end we will have averaged about 20 kph, with higher speeds on flat stretches of the route and slower on the climbs, of course. As always, please check the following before you arrive Sunday: * do you have the cycling fitness and experience for this ride? no half-wheeling, try to stay around 30cm away from the wheel in front of you. * safety comes first: no helmet, no PCB ride. * this ride is for road bikes/velos de route, not for mountain or city bikes etc. * bring spare tube, bidons, energy bars, gels, etc. * bring money/card in case you need it. ***REMINDER***\*: PCB rides are **no-drop** with a focus on staying together. Our rides fill a niche and are designed for people who want to ride in a group, together, at a medium pace with others who are more interested in the experience than in riding as fast as possible. We regroup at the tops of significant climbs and key turns, so no one gets left behind. *If you are looking for something different, perhaps a weekend training ride with a faster group of cyclists who compete in races and triathlons, **then this is not the group for you**. I recommend checking out [Paris Cycling Group](https://www.meetup.com/Paris-Cycling-Group/), which typically feature rides at an average speed of 25-30 kph. There are other groups, as well, which are organized by several bike shops in Paris.* *For more information about Paris Cycling B-group, please check out our What We Are About section on our MeetUp landing page.*

Meudon hills, forests, lakes...

7 km, moderate. Meudon, on the South West of Paris, offers from its hill, the best view over Paris, 1000 hectares of forest, 4 lakes, and some incredible places like Paris Observatory, Rodin sculture Museum, the oldest airship building in Europe, and scientific 19th century towers... I was born there! Walk will start at **14:00** (so come 15 minutes before) from **Meudon-Val-Fleury RER C station**, from a small square with a Rodin sculpture, next to the Villa Fleury restaurant. We will go to : \- the Rodin Museum park \(entrance is free\) \- The lakes \- The forest \- The terrace with the best view over Paris \- The park of the Armande Béjart house\, wife of Molière We will then relax in a in a café, next to Meudon station (line N going to Montparnasse in 11 minutes) A leaflet with explations will be given to the participants. A small fee of 5 euros will be asked by partipant, in cash before we start. My number 06 68 22 30 70. You will recognize me with a blue scarf. Rodolphe

Vélo G3 - 68km - les 3 boucles 25/27km/h

Ikebana Workshop 22.05

Join us for a session dedicated to the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Discover the profound beauty found in simplicity and harmony as you compose your own unique floral design. All materials are provided and you can take the flowers home. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

RESCHEDULED: PCB Happy Hour on the Seine

**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, MAY 21** Come on out for an opportunity to socialize off the bikes and see if we can recognize each other out of our kits and get a free instant portrait that other people will pay for... someday, hopefully. I plan to bring my 1955 Graflex Pacemaker Speed Graphic, a 4x5 camera (older than me) affixed with a film back so I can shoot instant film made by Fuji (Instax wide). We will meet where we did last August at **[Scilicet](http://www.scilicet.fr/)**, the outdoor pub at 134 Voie George Pompidou, which is on the quai on the right bank across from Ile de la Cité just west of Pont au Change (the western-most bridge to the island). **[Google maps link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GQzc9UYqYWtjtQhe6) [Menu link](https://scilicet.fr/la-carte/).** Apparently, meeting friends along the Seine and bringing your own drinks is no longer allowed, as now drinks must be served by a pub. So, my idea to meet in a public space and bring our own would need to happen elsewhere. Perhaps we can discuss other possibilities for future events, such as on the steps of the Eglise Saint Etienne du Mont at [Place Sainte-Geneviève, 75005 ParisPlace Sainte-Geneviève, 75005 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e671e624cfb4ab:0x52a5c9e5c0e6ee3?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111). Bring better ideas with you next Thursday!

Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Hike and apéro

🥾 🌿 Join us for a hike that goes from one castle to another. We will start with the castle of Maisons-Lafitte, built between 1640 and 1650. It is considered a civil architecture masterpiece of the 17th century. A Chinese billionaire even had a copy built near Beijing. Our hike will take us to the banks of the Seine and then into the forest. We will end in the gardens of the castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a magnificent castle built in 1539. It now houses the archeology museum. Then we will share an apéro together in front of the castle. 📌 INFO: * Level: Intermediate (blue) * Distance: 13 km * Duration: around 3 hours + apéro * Starting point: Maisons-Laffitte station, RER A, outside exit 2, next to Tourist Information Center * Finishing point: Saint-Germain-en-Laye station, RER A * Meeting time: 3:00 p.m. * Departure time: 3:15 p.m. * Price: 10 EUR (cash or Lydia at 0685237028) Hiking leader: Valérie, 06 85 23 70 28,[ intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 WHAT TO BRING: * Water (at least 1.5 litre), * **Something to share for an apéro together (drink, healthy food)** , * Umbrella or poncho, * Suitable clothing, * Hiking shoes. If you signed up, but can't make it, remember to change your reservation to "Not Going", thank you. For payments by Lydia, here the refund policy: [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) To learn more about the hike level of difficulty, see here: [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/) Please read the terms and conditions carefully before making a reservation: [https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d](https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🥾 🌿 Rejoignez-nous pour une randonnée qui va d’un château à l’autre. Nous débuterons avec le château de Maisons-Lafitte, construit entre 1640 et 1650. Il est considéré comme un chef-d'œuvre de l'architecture civile du XVIIe siècle. Un milliardaire chinois a même fait construire une copie près de Beijing. Notre randonnée nous amènera sur les berges de la Seine puis dans la forêt. Nous terminerons dans les jardins du château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, magnifique château construit en 1539. Il abrite maintenant le musée d’archéologie. Puis nous partagerons un apéro ensemble devant le château. 📌 INFO : * Niveau : Intermédiare (bleu) * Distance : 13 km * Durée : 3 heures + apéro * Point de départ : Maisons-Laffitte, RER A, à l'extérieur de la sortie 2, à côté de l'office de tourisme de Maisons-Laffitte * Point d'arrivée : Gare de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, RER A * Heure du rendez-vous : 15h00 * Heure de départ : 15h15 Prix : 10 EUR (espèces ou Lydia au 0685237028) Accompagnatrice : Valérie, mobile : 06 85 23 70 28,[ intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 CE QU'IL FAUT APPORTER : * de l’eau (au moins 1.5 litre), * **de quoi pour partager ensemble un apéro (boisson, nourriture saine)** * un parapluie ou poncho, * des vêtements adaptés, * des chaussures de randonnée. Si vous vous êtes inscrit, mais que vous ne pouvez pas venir, n’oubliez pas de changer votre réservation sur "N'y va pas", merci. Pour les paiements par Lydia, voir ici les conditions de remboursement : [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) Pour en savoir plus sur le niveau de difficulté de la randonnée, voir ici : [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/) Veuillez lire attentivement les termes et conditions avant de faire une réservation : [https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez](https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez)

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