Take part in the new edition of the ‘May by Bike’ challenge between 1 and 31 May 2024! This year’s event is the 4th to be held nationwide.
Take part in the ‘May by Bike’ challenge
What is the aim of the challenge?
The aim of the challenge is to cycle as many kilometres as possible altogether on daily trips between 1 and 31 May (commuting to school or work, shopping or appointments, getting some fresh air, etc.).
It is also an opportunity to discover, or rediscover, cycling and its benefits, and to cover as many kilometres as possible as a team during daily trips in May. It’s a great way to stay in shape, discover campuses by bike and meet other participants at events throughout the challenge.
Throughout the month of May, students and staff at the university will be able to take part in a range of activities, including bike rides, self-repair workshops, cargo bike test rides, loans and more.
How to get involved
To take part, you must create an account on the Geovelo app and join the ‘University of Lille’ team.
If you already have an account, simply click on the following link:
Join the ‘University of Lille’ team
Just like last year, the Geovelo application allows you to sign up to more than one team. The same person can therefore be a member of several teams. His or her kilometres will be counted for all the teams with which he or she is affiliated. In addition to the ‘University of Lille’ team, you can join a team from your own laboratory, member school, faculty or institute, department, etc.
Check out all the university teams taking part – there might be one just for you!
Click on the link to join the team of your choice. And don’t forget to join the University of Lille team to keep track of all your kilometres under one banner!
University of Lille - Faculty of Science and Technology
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/HMHHBF
UFR3S
https://geovelo.app/communities/invites/DENCWMV
INSPé
https://geovelo.app/fr/communities/invites/CDAZOEP/
University of Lille - CRIStAL
https://geovelo.app/fr/communities/invites/HCJLXP/
UGSF - Structural and Functional GlycobiologyUnit
https://geovelo.app/fr/communities/invites/BGEJOFE/
University of Lille - Faculty of Psychology
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/MYQPLX
University of Lille - IUT
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/HCHGPD
University of Lille - Polytech
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/HRZIAW
University of Lille - PsychoCycles
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/HPGDZK
University of Lille - GlycoBikers
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/GSQGKH
University of Lille - PSITEC
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/HPDLWC
University of Lille - DGDNum
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/HMQZMU
University of Lille - Communications Department
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/MDNOMO
University of Lille - SD&SR
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/GAOTQU
University of Lille - ASPULille
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/KFSTNO
University of Lille - SUAPS
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/KBSLTK
University of Lille - ASEUL
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/KWLHCF
CLIL - Univ Lille
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/MUGPSA
TVES ULR 4477
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/MMHAOM
OncoCycle Lille
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/MCXTRX
SCAlab
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/JDNQVD
CNRS HdF on the bike!
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/GSLZRW
Inria - AGOS
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/IJPMKX
Centrale Lille
https://geovelo.fr/fr/communities/invites/KRGB
For more information on how to register, download the May by Bike 2024 challenge flyer (pdf, 2.20 MB)
Who can take part?
The ‘May by Bike’ challenge is open to everyone, whatever your level, whether you’re a student or staff member, in need of a refresher course or an experienced cyclist!
Encouraging results!
University wins two awards
The University of Lille ranked first among national educational institutions in 2023 and 2024, with more than 40,000km travelled!
Join the ‘University of Lille’ team and do as many kilometres as possible together again this year!
Practical info
- More information on the challenge: https://maiavelo.fr/
- Join the ULille challenge Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ulillechallengevelo

Sustainable mobility: an environmental challenge for the university
This operation is in line with the actions taken by the Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility Department to promote soft and active mobility on campus:
- Development of facilities and amenities dedicated to cycling on university sites;
- Improving intercampus traffic;
- New schemes and tools to facilitate travel;
- etc.