The Climb Race: a Velib sprint up an 18% incline in Paris on October 17

A hundred meters can be enough to test the legs. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, The Uphill Race, organized by Vélib Racing, takes place on rue de Savies, in Ménilmontant in the 20th arrondissement. The challenge: climb an 18% cobbled incline on a mechanical Vélib’.

Starts are staged in groups of three: the first advances, the second goes through the repechage, and the third is eliminated. A compact format that's easy to follow from the sidelines, with separate men's and women's categories.

Following the Parc Floral night race in April 2026, the collective is changing its setting and format.

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Watch the Race or Start the Race

The event is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Public access is free and open, with a musical atmosphere provided by DJ sets. Registration for the competition costs €20, available by booking through Vélib Racing, subject to availability.

Stay up to date with the collective's announcements on its official page.

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