Join the 2026 Bike Month Challenge
Let’s lower stress, feel good and get active, while contributing to a greener world!
McGill is participating in this year’s Bike Month Challenge (Défi du Mois du vélo) organized by Vélo Québec. The goal is simple: help us compete with other organizations across Quebec by collectively biking as many kilometres as possible. You’ll automatically be entered in a prize draw for free biking gear, including a bike pump, reflective stickers, and more. Let’s get biking!
How to Participate:
- Download and sign up on the Geovelo app.
- Search for our McGill community under Communities.
- Enter the invite code EEJVIJQ.
- Record all your bike trips for the month of May using either the Record button or by going to Map then clicking on "auto" to allow your phone to detect your journeys automatically.
If you signed up for the 2025 Mois du vélo, you should automatically be registered to the McGill community and the 2026 challenge.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I record my bike journeys?
You must download the Geovelo app to record your journeys.
Can I import bike rides from other apps?
You can connect your Garmin account to your Geovelo account. You can also import .gpx files on the website under Itineraries in the top menu. They must be imported at least 48h after the journey was realised and must be at least 150 km.
Can I add bike journeys retroactively?
Unfortunately, only the kilometres you record as of your registration date will count. You can't edit journeys after the fact.
Where can I bike?
All journeys in our territory (Montreal) will count towards the challenge.
How can I be entered in the prize draw?
You'll automatically be entered in the prize draw. Just be sure to check your spam emails in case your name is selected and accept our request to email you. A valid McGill email is needed to receive a prize.
