Inspired by the spirit of the Vélo Francette, following the river and its guinguettes, the Vélo Agglo Rétro is an annual event that brings together all cycling enthusiasts, vintage elegance, bucolic escapades, encounters with local producers, accordion music and good spirits!
Held in June, the Vélo Agglo Rétro is the first family, friendly and, above all, convivial rendez-vous heralding a summer full of surprises!
Get ready to hop on your retro bike and relive the elegance of a bygone era at the 9th edition of the Vélo Agglo Rétro! The event will take place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, starting from the Esplanade du Château-Neuf in Laval, from 10am to 6pm.
Come and celebrate conviviality, passion for old bikes and the vintage spirit in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to rediscover Laval Agglo in a whole new way, riding vintage bikes alongside thousands of other participants.
Registration is open until June 14, 2025. Don’t miss out on this unique event and take part in a memorable day of fun!
On your bikes, get set, go!
Official start of the #VAR2024 from the Esplanade du Château Neuf in Laval
Guy Daussy on accordion to get us in the mood!
1st stage – Arrival at Forcé town hall garden for the traditional Pause Apéro!
2nd stage – Arrival at Parné-sur-Roc for a picnic in Josiane’s orchard.
Local theater, Painters in the Street Day, Laval French Touch choir, Concours d’élégance for the most beautiful Paulette and the most handsome Fernand!
Then it’s off to the banks of the Mayenne.
Stage 3 – Souvenir photo and candy break from our childhood at Bonne Lock.
LA F’POK funk-pop-rock brass band
The final stretch along the towpath, back to the atmosphere of the 11/22 guinguette in Laval.
The finish line!
The dancefloor is abuzz with the Bal Rétro by Monsieur WOUSTACHE, revisiting the hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s!
The VAR 2024 has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Official start of the #VAR2023 at the Esplanade du Château Neuf in Laval
Guy Daussy on accordion to get you in the mood!
Stage 1 – Arrival at the Ferme des Épiés in Bonchamp for an Apéro à la Ferme: tasting of cheeses, fresh milk, cider and apple juice. A toast, and the party begins!
2nd stage – Arrival at Parné-sur-Roc for a picnic break in Josiane’s orchard.
Painters in the Street Day, shuffleboard competition and Concours d’élégance for the most beautiful Paulette and the most handsome Fernand.
3rd stage – Souvenir photo and candy break from our childhood at the Bonne lock in L’Huisserie.
LA F’POK funk-pop-rock brass band
The finish line!
Arrival at the Halte Fluviale de Laval (square de Boston).
The dancefloor is alive with the Bal Rétro by Monsieur WOUSTACHE, revisiting the hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s!
Official start of the #VAR2022 at the Esplanade du Château neuf in Laval
Guy Daussy on accordion
Stage 1 – Arrival in Bonchamp and aperitif break at Espace Galbé. A toast and a dance!
Jazz QUARTET with Mikael Gasche
Stage 2 – Arrival in Argentré for a picnic break
“Le Plus petit Tour de France du monde” by Magic Meeting (performance with headphones loaned by the company).
Concours d’élégance for the most beautiful Paulette
3rd stage – Juice break at La Chapelle Anthenaise. Departure along the Louverné cycle path, then the towpath.
4th stage – Candy break at Belle Poule lock
Concert by MISS TINGUETTES!
The finish line!
Finish at the Halte Fluviale de Laval (square de Boston)
La Course de Serveuses et Garçons de Café
Encourage and support these bistro professionals on the race circuit in Vieux Laval!
La plus belle Paulette” Concours d’Élégance
Official start of the #VAR2019 Esplanade du Château Neuf in Laval
1st stage – Arrival in Louvigné
Guy on accordion, Constance on video. Thousands of laughs and smiles…
2nd stage – Arrival in the heart of the village of Parné sur Roc, a picnic break in a bucolic orchard.
While some enjoyed a siesta, others strolled through this magnificent “Petite Cité de Caractère”, meeting “Des Peintres dans la Rue”.
Singing Beatles covers by Duo Caroll Macsana. At 3pm, we get on our bikes and head for Entrammes.
Stage 3 – Arrival at the Gallo-Roman thermal baths of Entrammes, a great opportunity to discover them in the good mood of the day. A candy break from our childhood and a reunion with Pedalo Cantabile for a sing-along!
Stage 4 – the finish line!
Esplanade du Château Neuf, Laval. And to finish the day in style.
We’ll stretch our legs with a concert by the FINGERS, revisiting the great swing and gypsy jazz classics!
