Bike in May: Explore France Differently During the Month of May!

The May Bike Event is coming soon! From May 1st to 31st, cycling is highlighted in France to encourage this form of gentle and sustainable mobility.

Throughout France during the month of May, cycling is promoted as a transportation method! Repair workshops, rides to explore cultural sites around major cities, and evening exchanges about bikes are on the agenda for this May.

Whether for family outings, outings with friends, or solo adventures, there are plenty of activities to help you breathe fresh air across the country. The event was created in 2020 by the government to encourage physical activity and the sustainable adoption of cycling as a daily mode of transport.

Indeed, just look around to see the democratization of mechanical and electric-assisted bikes (EAB) in recent years. According to a government study from 2019, the French population owned over 16.6 million bikes. At that time, 8% of them were used daily, and the availability has only increased since then.

Decathlon, Gazelle, Giant… All produce mechanical bikes and EABs accessible to a large portion of the population. With the rise of micro-mobility (including bikes) no longer questioned, this May Bike event will help democratize this mode of transportation for young and old alike!

How is the May Bike Event Organized?

Fourteen organizations have come together for this third edition of May Bike, which you can find here. If you want to organize an event around cycling, simply contact the May Bike organization to register on their interactive map. Many options exist to showcase yourself or your business during this month of May.

Here are the types of events you can sign up for on the May Bike website:

• Cycling hike / ride / parade;
• A discovery route by bike (or thematic visit);
• Self-repair workshop / mechanical workshop;
• Marking workshop;
• Bike mastery course (refresher for kids and adults);
• Bike swap meet;
• “Clear out the bike storage” event;
• Bike wreck dismantling workshop;
• “Patch your inner tube” challenge;
• Educational activity;
• “Savoir Rouler à Vélo” program (Learn to Ride a Bike);
• Films and songs;
• The Mai Bike activity challenge by Geovelo.

For individuals wishing to participate in an event, it’s very simple. Visit the Mai Bike website and choose the type of event and city. The interactive map will reveal the details of each event as well as contact persons for participation. All events are free.

We hope you’ll find an activity that suits you and that you will adopt this carbon-free mode of transportation!

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