Cycling is good for your health, air quality and climate! This page presents Cerfacs initiatives to promote the daily use of bicycles.
News & Events
Last February, for the 5th time in 4 years, Cerfacs is on the podium of the “Allons-Y À Vélo” (AYAV) enterprise challenge in its category (100-500 employees) with a bronze medal for its cycling regularity. During the AYAV period (5-9 February 2024), almost 30% of Cerfacs employees came to work by bike. Cerfacs was also on the AYAV podium with a 3rd position in winter 2022 and in spring 2021, 2022 and 2023. “Allons-Y À Vélo” is a campaign organised by the association “2 Pieds 2 Roues” and “La Maison du Vélo de Toulouse” to promote the use of the bicycle for every day travels; all details can be found on AYAV web site.
The map of the routes of Cerfacs cyclists
Many people come to Cerfacs daily by bike. Here is the map of their itineraries. Feel free to contact velo@cerfacs.fr if you want more information about these trips, or if you want to add your route!
Bicycle mileage allowance (Forfait Mobilité Durable – FMD)
Since January 1, 2021, Cerfacs has implemented the bicycle mileage allowance (FMD for Forfait Mobilité Durable) for its employees, according to this agreement, which regulates its terms. If you are a Cerfacs employee and wish to benefit from the FMD (up to 500 Euros per year), first read the document on bicycle safety rules and then complete and sign the FMD payment request form. The will be paid quarterly upon presentation of the completed template file.
Self-service bicycles
Do you need a bike for a race in Les Pradettes, to get around the campus, or even to go home one night because your car broke down?
Two bicycles are in self-service, one pink and white and one green just outside the old building. Feel free to take advantage of it. The keys are available at the Cerfacs reception desk and in the B5 office. You will then be asked to sign a release form.
Repair material
Bicycle repair equipment is now available in room H8 (near the entrance of the “old” building) : patches and glus, tubes, keys, etc. A stand pump and a bicycle repair stand are also available. Cerfacs employees are welcome to use this equipment when needed but are asked to replace what they use.
There is also an inflation and repair station with a stem and various tools on the parking lot of the social centre on the right as you leave Météo-France.
Nearest VélôToulouse station
The nearest VelôToulouse station is located 700 m from the entrance to the site at the junction between Chemin Reboul and Chemin du Marin, and there are also some at Les Pradettes and Route de Saint-Simon. All the details on the Vélô Toulouse website.
Cyclist mailing list on Météo France campus
Finally, if you are interested to interact with other cyclists on Météo France campus, you can register to velo-meteopole@meteo.fr (send an empty mail to sympa@meteo.fr with in the Subject “subscribe velo-meteopole@meteo.fr FirstName FamilyName”)
Bike contact at Cerfacs: velo@cerfacs.fr
