Every day, 1,000 bicycles are stolen in France, hindering the rise of soft mobility. Founded in 2021 by Paul Ravet and Octave Kleynjans, Velhome offers an innovative solution: a non-profit platform allowing cyclists to park securely at hosts’ homes.
🎯 Objective: restore cyclists’ confidence and build a network of safe, supportive and accessible parking spots.
🔧 How does it work?
Cyclists locate parking spots on an interactive map, and hosts offer space to accommodate bikes. Together, they contribute to the first national stolen bike database and strengthen collective safety.
🌍 Impact: more than 500 hosts across France, Belgium and Switzerland; an engaged community; and a collaborative model supporting sustainable mobility and urban solidarity.
👉 More than a parking solution, Velhome is a movement for more bike-friendly, human and sustainable cities.