Ritmic in Bordeaux and Surroundings: Free Trials, Services, and Support for Electric Bikes
Ritmic collaborates with a network of partners in Bordeaux and the surrounding areas to facilitate your transition to electric mobility. From the city center to neighboring towns like Le Bouscat or Mérignac, test our Yuvy and Ritmic electric cargo bikes in real conditions.
Discover where to try a compact, longtail, or two-seater electric cargo bike for free, and benefit from our partners' advice for purchase, long-term rental, and maintenance of your bike. Also learn about local financial aid to reduce your investment.
Partner stores in Bordeaux and surroundings
Gironde (33)
- Bordeaux: Cyclable Bordeaux, Glissup Quai 34, Taalweg, Ecocycle - Darwin, Boardriders Bordeaux and Ritmic headquarters
- Saint-Médard-en-Jalles: Citibike Bordeaux
- Mérignac: Culture Vélo Mérignac
- Biganos: Citibike Biganos
- Lacanau: Bicy'Cool
- Carcans: Gliss’up Carcans
- Saint-André-de-Cubzac: Youmouv
- Le Bouscat: YounBike
- Hourtin: 4RIDE CYCLES HOURTIN
- La Teste-de-Buch: Bassin-Scoot by Locabeach
Lot-et-Garonne (47)
- Le Passage: Xavier's Bike Workshop
Available aid in Bordeaux to buy an electric bike
Bordeaux Métropole continues its commitment to sustainable mobility by extending its financial aid program for the purchase of specific bikes until 2027. This scheme, supported by the State under the “Breathable Cities in 5 Years” program, aims to facilitate access to electric, cargo, folding, or adapted bikes for residents and workers of the metropolis.
1. Amount of aid based on taxable reference income per share
| Taxable income | Folding, electric, or electrified bike | Cargo, recumbent, or disability-adapted bike |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €7,100 | 250 € | 350 € |
| From €7,101 to €15,400 | 200 € | 250 € |
| From €15,401 to €24,900 | 100 € | 100 € |
Eligible bike types include:
- Electric-assisted bike
- Folding bike
- Cargo bike
- Recumbent bike
- Adult tricycle
- Bike adapted for disability
- Electrification device
The bike must be new or used and purchased from a professional.
2. Conditions to meet
- Be an individual.
- Live or work in one of the Bordeaux Métropole municipalities.
- Buy a bike or eligible device from a professional.
- Provide a certificate of approval or conformity for the bike.
- Submit your application within the year following the purchase date.
3. How to apply?
- Download and complete the grant application form (PDF available on the Bordeaux Métropole website).
- Attach the supporting documents:
- Purchase invoice.
- Identity document.
- Proof of address.
- Tax notice.
- Submit your application online or contact the services:
- By phone: 05 56 93 68 00.
- By email: subventionvelo@bordeaux-metropole.fr.