Atelier musée des pionniers

Located in Gallardon (28), in a former SNCF freight hall, the Ateliers des Pionniers (Pioneer Workshops) introduce as many people as possible to the adventure, sportsmanship, technical challenges and technological innovations that have accompanied the pioneers of locomotion right up to the present d

Cycling in pioneer times Come and admire or find exceptional pieces, such as one of the four known examples of the Fisher, "the oldest bicycle in the world" (circa 1855) that accompanied the Michaux (1861-1865) and the famous Grands-bi from the museum's collection. Where these early bikes allow us to explore their technical principles... while having fun! From a crankset, to illustrate the forces and the lever arm, to the derailleur to experiment the world of gears, test here the life-size gyroscopic effect! Manipulations: "Aerodynamics: the art of good positioning", "Lever arm and crankset", "The energy bike", "It goes straight with the gyroscopic effect!"...Cycling in pioneer times Come and admire or find exceptional pieces, such as one of the four known examples of the Fisher, "the oldest bicycle in the world" (circa 1855) that accompanied the Michaux (1861-1865) and the famous Grands-bi from the museum's collection. Where these early bikes allow us to explore their technical principles... while having fun! From a crankset, to illustrate the forces and the lever arm, to the derailleur to experiment the world of gears, test here the life-size gyroscopic effect! Manipulations: "Aerodynamics: the art of good positioning", "Lever arm and crankset", "The energy bike", "It goes straight with the gyroscopic effect!"... Cycling in pioneer times Come and admire or find exceptional pieces, such as one of the four known examples of the Fisher, "the oldest bicycle in the world" (circa 1855) that accompanied the Michaux (1861-1865) and the famous Grands-bi from the museum's collection. Where these early bikes allow us to explore their technical principles... while having fun! From a crankset, to illustrate the forces and the lever arm, to the derailleur to experiment the world of gears, test here the life-size gyroscopic effect! Manipulations: "Aerodynamics: the art of good positioning", "Lever arm and crankset", "The energy bike", "It goes straight with the gyroscopic effect!"...