Avenue Verte
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The Avenue Verte or Greenway is a joint initiative by the cities of Paris and London , to develop a predominantly traffic-free route between the two (via the Dieppe – Newhaven ferry) for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. The route was put in place in time for the 2012 London Olympic Games [1] and forges a symbolic and physical connection between the two capital cities. [2]
England
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In England, the current route begins at the London Eye and traverses several miles of urban sprawl, including a crossing over Gatwick Airport. It features the recently upgraded Wandle Trail near Morden Hall Park , before tackling the North Downs and High Weald . Along the way, the route includes forest paths and off-road rail trails.[2]
The majority of the route on the English side is unpaved and in parts in so poor condition that it is not suitable for roadbikes, instead a hybrid, touring bike or a gravel bike, all with wider tires would be most suited.[3]
Much of the English route was created when the National Cycle Network was founded for the millennium and the route has not been updated since due to lack of funding. [2]
France
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There is a choice of ways to get to Paris. [4] . The route is one of the first structured cycling tourism routes in France[1]
On the French side of the route is considered nicer and many businesses such as Cafes and Restaurants have appeared on the route. [2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Qui sommes-nous ?". www.avenuevertelondonparis.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d Laker, Laura (31 July 2024). "An Olympian effort: my struggle to cycle from London to Paris". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ BBC Magazine on Avenue Verte
- ^ "Travellers' Tales: L'Avenue Verte | Cycling UK". www.cyclinguk.org. Retrieved 30 December 2024.