Lyon has hills, Croix-Rousse and Fourvière, and a good metro, tram and funicular network. A folding bike lets you ride up by public transport and roll back down.
Metro, tram and bus (TCL)
TCL publishes no separate rule for folded bikes. A regular bike may go on the tram free with a valid ticket, except on weekdays 7:00-9:00 and 16:00-19:00; at weekends without restriction. Folded, a STRIDA measures approx. 113–115 × 51 × 23 cm: check with TCL if you travel in rush hour.
Source: LyonMag, bikes allowed on TCL
By train (SNCF, TER)
Folded, a folding bike travels as luggage at no extra cost, also on the TGV (in a bag on TGV INOUI and Ouigo).
Your employer and tax
Private employers can pay you a tax-free mobility allowance (forfait mobilités durables) for cycling to work: up to €600 a year, or €900 together with a public transport pass. It is optional for employers. See service-public.gouv.fr.
Does your employer pay this on top of your salary? With €600 a year, a STRIDA from €1,149 pays for itself in about 23 months.
An indication based on the rules as known in October 2026. Check the current rules with your employer or the tax authority in your country; STRIDA is not liable for outdated or incorrect information.
Which STRIDA suits Lyon?
A STRIDA has one gear: for Croix-Rousse take metro C and ride back down. Along the Rhône and Saône quays the SX with 18 inch wheels is the most comfortable; the LT and 5 QR+ fold the most compact.
STRIDA LT
Tough, sporty and great value
- 16 inch composite wheels (glass fibre reinforced)
- Kickstand available as an extra
- Standard seat holder
- Composite rear rack
STRIDA 5 QR+
The lightest, with spoked wheels
- 16 inch aluminium spoked wheels
- Kickstand as standard
- Quick release seat clamp
- Aluminium rear rack
STRIDA SX
18 inch: extra speed and luxury
- 18 inch aluminium spoked wheels
- Kickstand as standard
- Extra quick release seat clamp
- Aluminium rear rack
Maintenance in Lyon
No chain, no oil: a STRIDA needs little maintenance. With our manuals you do most yourself, and every part is in stock. Prefer a Lyon bike shop? We help them with advice and parts.
A STRIDA needs little maintenance: no chain to oil and a belt that lasts a long time. And what does need doing, you can mostly do yourself: the wheels are mounted on one side only, so you change a tyre without taking the wheel out of the frame, and our manuals guide you step by step. Still stuck, or no time? Give us the name and e-mail address of a bike shop near you: we will introduce ourselves and help them with advice and parts.Put us in touch with your bike shop →
Checked on 19 October 2026. Rules of transport operators and tax authorities can change: check them before you travel or make arrangements. STRIDA is not liable for outdated or incorrect information.