27 April 2023

Every May, NYC-based non-profit organizes the , a 100% free city-wide cycling (and micromobility) challenge.

Last year, the UN ranked 13th among all participating organizations!

This year, the UNHQ Staff Union¡¯s Micromobility Advocacy Group and the UNSRC Bike Club, with the support of the Permanent Missions of   and of to the Â鶹APP,  DMSPC¡¯s Sustainability and Resilience Management Unit, and UNDSS and its Road Safety team, invite the UN community at large to participate, and we¡¯re aiming for a prize!

Don¡¯t wait until 1 May,

Join or create a team under the organization labelled ¡°Â鶹APP¡±. Your miles and trips will contribute to your team as well as the UN.

  • When creating a team, pick a name that is easily recognizable (e.g., ¡°UNICEF¡±, ¡°DESA¡±, or ¡°Permanent Mission of [your country]¡±, etc.).
  • Your team may be public (anyone can join), or private (security key will be needed for colleagues to join).
  • Track your trips and miles whenever using your device in May. Make sure they¡¯re reflected in your trip log.
  • Monitor your own, team¡¯s, and organization¡¯s trips and mileage.  Do your best to finish in the Top 3 in any category to .

Get ready to bike:

  • Visit .
  • Check how to .
  • Check out .
  • Don¡¯t own a bike? Get one for free through the ¡°¡± program (or ride one of ).
  • Take a to improve your riding skills.
  • The UN Bike Parking is located at 48th St. & 1st ave. DC1/DC2 tenants have access to the DC2 bike parking. UNICEF staff can park by UNICEF House.

Take further action:

  • Post on social media using the generic hashtag #BikeMonthNYC, and the hashtag #Biking4UN, for members of the UN community.
  • to the NYC Department of Transportation.
  • Join the to participate in bike rides.
  • Join the UNHQ Staff Union¡¯s Micromobility Advocacy Group¡¯s .