Paris: Chaos with Charm
Oh Paris! My love-hate relationship with this city will probably end up as dramatically as one of these french movies. Paris has a strong community of riders with regular rides and events, but it’s also plagued with terrible cycling infrastructures, overly aggressive traffic from cars and other bike users. It is still a beautiful city to ride around, and I’d highly encourage you to get in contact with locals to discover all the good spots.
Bike Shops
Mass Work // The newest bike shop around, Mass is where you want to go to meet other riders. They also organize regular events around upcoming musicians or screening of sports movies.
Alesia Cycles // Great little shop nooked in the 14th district. This is THE place to go if you need some custom wheels.
La Chouette // My favorite shop in Paris, with a friendly staff and determined to find a solution to your problem rather than just brush you off and send you to the next bike shop. You’ll also find a bunch of parts from Blue Lug and Simworks if you’re looking for those kinds of goods. I made a post about it in the early days of SSS.
Stolen Garage // I also made an entire article about Stolen Garage, but I’ll just say this: You simply have to go!
Specialty Coffee
Steel Coffe // Steel in a bike cafe, where you get a drink while browsing all the latest trendy gravel gears. Honestly, a great place with nice staff.
kott Cafe // Kott might be the coffee shop I spent the most time when I was living in Paris. Their coffee is excellent, and they also have a good section of pastries. Don’t mind the barista, he can be a bit intense sometimes.
Dreamin Man // Tiny place that easily gets crowded, but great for a break if you’re in the area. Don’t come with a group of more than 3 because there is no way you’ll find a place to sit.
Viahe caphe // Vietnamese-style café, owned and run by Vietnamese. Try the egg or coconut coffee for something new.
