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Despite the unstable weather in May and June, 1037 staff and users took up the challenge and joined one of the 276 CERN teams, putting the Organization in first place for the participation rate in its category
Bike to Work, the Switzerland-wide cycling campaign, is back for its 2024 edition
More than 1000 Cernois have joined a “Bike to Work” team – take part in the upcoming Critical Mass event to celebrate this achievement!
One of CERN’s health and safety objectives for 2023 is to reduce the number of road incidents and incivilities on site
Good practices and rules for cycling at CERN and in the Host States
CERN cyclists pedalled the equivalent of almost five times round the equator during the 2021 Bike2Work campaign, with 173 teams participating
The 2020 edition of Bike to Work starts in September
Want to make a bright impression on long dark winter nights? Then come and pick up your free reflector!
4,300 of you have taken part in the mobility survey. Your answers will help proposals to be developed over the coming months
CERN can be proud of a record turnout of cyclists