May by bike: a month to get back in the saddle!

Didn't make any good resolutions in January? What if you took advantage of the arrival of the good weather to do a little exercise? That's one of the objectives of Bike May: to get back into daily physical activity and do good for the planet. !

May by bike driven by increase in number of cyclists

You don't know May by bike ? This campaign initiated by the Ministry of Ecological Transitionbut also from the Ministry of Sports was born in 2020. A year in which the French are cycling more than ever. 

In this period of health crisisIn France, cycling has almost become a barrier, allowing the French to avoid public transport. The sharp decline in car traffic with the development of teleworking has also encouraged many occasional cyclists to take up cycling gently. 

In any case, this cycling craze during the confinement was a trigger. It was the impetus for the launch of May by Bike, which should keep the momentum going and help it to continue. 

A whole month to get back on the bike!

Making cycling part of your daily life is the challenge launched by Mai à vélo and for that one day would not have been enough!

Indeed, if you only ride a bike occasionally for a walk, using it to replace his car to be sustainable may seem a little more complicated. 

" May will be the month to get back in the saddle. A month, rather than a day, to celebrate cycling. "

Elisabeth Borne

Several problems may arise: which bike to choose, how to transport the things I need... However, even if we don't always know them, there are solutions. If you want to cycle for leisure or to work, please read our article 5 tips for getting back on the bike and the one on velotaf !

Electricity: a helping hand to get back on the bike!

Do you dread the climbs on your journey? With the electric bike, you have no reason to worry. You'll have to pedal, of course, but you'll have to supports you in your efforts so you don't end up walking or sweating your way to work. 

If you're not keen on the idea of buying a new bike when you already have one, you don't have to. With the Teebike wheelYou can electrify your city bike, your mountain bike and even your mountain bike. Are you travelling with a load? All the more reason to adopt it. Many Teebikers use it on their cargo bikes. 

This unique electrification kit guarantees a 5-minute installation without the need to connect wires. The Teebike wheel has a integrated battery which simply replaces the front wheel of your bike. From your smartphone, you can control the desired level of assistance and even benefit from an ideal starting aid on hills. More affordable than a new electric bike, the Teebike wheel is also available for rent. It's an opportunity to get back on the bike without stress for Mai à vélo and more if you like!