4 rules: Safety, cohabitation, respect and vigilanceBicycle Code of Conduct

Bicycle Code of Conduct

The road is a space we all share: cyclists, winegrowers, pedestrians, motorists… Let’s respect it together! Whether you’re cycling in the heart of the vineyards or in town, the Highway Code applies to everyone, everywhere. Infringements can be costly, and accidents even more so. To ensure everyone’s safety, and to help you enjoy your cycling trips with peace of mind, here are four key rules:

Safety
Cohabitation
Respect
Vigilance

La Voie des Vignes by bike

I'm learning to ride alongside other road users

The road, a shared space

The Highway Code also applies to cyclists. In the event of an infringement, you risk a fine of up to €135.

For my bike rides, I :

Respect and share the road with winegrowers. They work in the vineyards, and use the lanes open to cyclists to access their plots. They are proud to show me their trade and their terroirs.
Pedestrians have priority. They are rare and precious, so I treat them with delicacy.
I respect traffic signs. If it says stop, I stop! There’s no question of being a vineyard rebel.
I keep my phone and earphones in my pocket. To be safe, I need to hear horns. Music in my ears is for the house. Traffic jams are for the cellars.
I don’t drive the wrong way. It’s like choosing the wrong wine, I absolutely avoid it.
I use bicycle paths. If there aren’t any on my route, I take the road, but always with class and caution.

I ride smart and respect the rules!

I apply a few safety tips

For a smooth ride

My bike is in good condition: well maintained, with brakes, lights and bell, tires inflated. I’m ready for the road, like a fine wine before tasting.
I equip myself correctly so as to be visible and safe whatever the weather conditions. In Burgundy, we like beautiful labels.
I stay out of the blind spots of other road users: commercial vehicles, buses, vans, cars and even other cyclists, otherwise I’ll end up like broken glass.
I park my bike as I would a bottle of wine in a cellar: always in the right place, tidy and secure, without getting in the way of pedestrians or other road users.
I anticipate and clearly indicate changes of direction by holding out my arm. With my family or friends, I always ride in single file to make room for other road users.
I control my speed. On the Route des Grands Crus, good vintages come with patience. I take my time, like a wine that ages well.