May by bike
Congratulations to the entire Montpellier university community! Thanks to your commitment and energy, Mai à Vélo 2025 at the University of Montpellier was a resounding success. The entire university community cycled 13,131 kilometers in May 2025, placing it among the top schools and universities with more than 500 students.
13,131 kilometers traveled by mechanical bicycle equals 2.23 kilograms of CO₂e* emitted, compared to 144 kilograms by electric bicycle, 1,358 by electric car, and 2,857 by combustion engine car!
* CO₂e = CO₂ equivalent, i.e., the unit of measurement created by the IPCC to standardize and measure the climate effects of different greenhouse gases.
CO₂e emissions for 13,131 kilometers traveled (source: ADEME)
May Cycling is a national initiative that aims to promote cycling in all its forms during the month of May. This event, which brings together local authorities, associations, businesses, individuals, schools, and universities, encourages people to adopt cycling as a mode of daily transportation. It is an eco-friendly civic initiative that highlights the benefits of cycling for health, well-being, and the environment.
Much more than just a means of transportation, cycling embodies freedom and contributes to a more peaceful lifestyle. Over the course of five editions, Mai à Vélo has become an unmissable event for cycling enthusiasts in France, bringing together hundreds of stakeholders and thousands of participants. In 2025, the event reached a record number of participants with 4,800 registered communities, 270,000 cyclists, and 15.4 million kilometers traveled collectively across the country—equivalent to 385 times around the earth!
In addition to promoting sustainable mobility, Mai à Vélo contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and encourages sustainable practices throughout the year. Nationwide, this represents a saving of nearly 3,400 tons of CO₂e compared to the same journey made by car.
Keep pedaling with the same enthusiasm, for a promising and more environmentally friendly future! On your handlebars, ready? Go!