FFC cycle route no. 1: Tour of Cap Ferrat

 From the viewpoint installed on the west side of Place de l’Ile de beauté, descend to the port via Quai des 2 Emmanuel, on the left is the Café du cycliste, a meeting place for cycling enthusiasts. Leave the quay, turning left onto rue du Lazaret, then turn right following signs: Lazaret Caves. After leaving Bd Stalingrad, the route takes the Bd Franck Pilatte which overlooks the port near the ferry departures to Corsica. Past the square Théodore de Banville, a steep climb begins (rue Jean Lorrain) to reach the top, the Basse corniche road (RM 6098). From this point, turn right towards Villefranche/Mer. Don’t miss a break at the cliff viewpoint Princess Grace of Monaco to admire the harbor of Villefranche and the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. At the exit of the center of Villefranche-sur-Mer, a steep climb awaits cyclists. Once this difficulty is overcome, the descent leads to the town of Beaulieu. Turn right towards Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat via RM 25. Access the Cap tour via another steep climb marked to the right by a sign: Town Hall – Hôtel du Cap Ave Albert 1st. Arrived on the plateau, in front of the stadium entrance, take Bd du Général de Gaulle in the direction of the Semaphore to do the 3.3 km loop of the Cap. To return to the starting point, simply take the same route with a variant at the entrance to Nice via Bd Carnot.

 -Wear an approved helmet

 -Check the condition of your tires

 -Bring a repair kit in case of a flat tire

 -Prefer at least a flashing LED light to attach to the seat post to be seen by motorists

Emergency number: 112

BASIC RULES

 -Choose a route suited to your physical condition, do not overestimate your abilities

 -Make sure to carry an ID and an emergency contact number

 -Respect traffic lights

 -Preferably use bike lanes when available, otherwise, a sign may require you:
If the "bike lane" sign is square: you decide.
If it is round, you must use this lane obligatorily.

 -Respect the environment and other road users

GOOD PRACTICES FOR GROUP RIDING

 -Riding two abreast is allowed, but single file is required:

- at dusk or in poor visibility

- when a vehicle wanting to overtake signals its approach

- In case of a breakdown, move to the low side of the road and not on the road - At 'Stop', yellow light, solid or flashing red light, stop completely for the entire group.

- Communicate within the group and use verbal and gestural language to signal obstacles or vehicles. A simple gesture or word can prevent a fall or accident.

Find bus routes at: https://www.lignesdazur.com

Paid underground parking at PORT LYMPIA 100 m from the starting point - Access via Quai de la Douane

Paid surface parking at PHARE DU PORT DE NICE 400 m from the starting point - Access via place Guynemer

Route intended for recreational use - FFC color: green -