You’ve chosen the perfect route for a multi-day cycling adventure. Since you don’t want to retrace your steps, it would be ideal if your car could be waiting for you at your final destination.
No problem—consider a vehicle relocation service!
Voyager à vélo offers a wide range of services for cycle tourists, all designed to adapt to each client’s travel plans and needs.
One of its fastest-growing services is vehicle relocation, says Mario Belley, founder and president of the company. While Voyager à vélo is well known for its bicycle luggage transfer service, its team also specializes in moving customers’ vehicles to their destination.
Although the term vehicle relocation may not be familiar to everyone, the concept is simple: the company drives your vehicle from your starting point to your planned destination.
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When your cycling trip is over, your vehicle is waiting exactly where you arranged for it to be.
According to Mr. Belley, the service is carefully managed and carried out by experienced drivers. Cyclists can enjoy their ride with complete peace of mind, knowing their vehicle will be ready for them when they arrive.
“It allows cyclists to ride a one-way route instead of returning along the same road,” he explains. “Once they’ve completed their tour, they simply pick up their vehicle and all their gear.”
“The vehicle is left in a secure location, and customers collect their keys at the agreed-upon spot. Everything runs smoothly because everyone involved is informed in advance.”
A Growing Service
Voyager à vélo has seen steady growth in demand for vehicle relocation.
“It’s definitely growing,” says Mario Belley.
“People see the advantages. For example, they can enjoy a multi-day cycling trip, pick up their vehicle at the end, and continue their vacation by road to visit other regions. They don’t have to book our luggage transfer service in order to use the vehicle relocation service.”
Voyager à vélo introduced this option four years ago after rail services stopped transporting bicycles.
“We wanted to offer cyclists an alternative,” Belley says.
A Well-Organized Process
Every relocation driver follows a structured procedure.
Upon arriving at the agreed meeting point, the driver collects the vehicle keys, performs a walk-around inspection, and takes photographs to document the vehicle’s condition before departure.
The vehicle is then driven to the designated destination.
Upon arrival, another inspection is completed, additional photos are taken, and the keys are left at the agreed-upon location.
To use the service, customers must be the registered owner of the vehicle being relocated.
“We carry the specific insurance required for this type of service, and we’ve established partnerships with several secure locations where vehicles can be safely parked,” says Belley.
“In many cases, vehicles can even be left at accommodations.”
Drivers Wanted
Drivers should enjoy long-distance driving, whether from Montreal to Sherbrooke or from Toronto to Niagara Falls, and must have an excellent driving record.
Once the vehicle has been delivered, the driver returns to the departure point by train or bus.
“It can be a very rewarding job,” says Belley.
“After arriving at the destination, drivers often have time to explore the city before catching their train or bus home.”
By allowing cyclists to ride one-way routes without worrying about how to retrieve their vehicle, Voyager à vélo’s vehicle relocation service offers even greater freedom. It’s a simple way to enjoy a cycling vacation to the fullest—without ever having to turn back.