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City Cycling 2026: More than 3,000 kilometers in 21 days

1. October 2026/in CiS general

During the campaign period from 24th August to 13th September 2026, the institute’s team covered an impressive 3,006 kilometers on two wheels. As a result, the 19 City Cycling participants helped reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 490 kilograms. A heartfelt thank you to all the City Cycling participants, and great respect for this achievement on two wheels. For every 1,000 kilometers cycled, the Erfurt Office of Environmental Protection and Nature Conservation will donate a tree

Four teams from the CiS Research Institute at the 2026 Erfurt Triathlon

27. August 2026/in CiS general

With team spirit, good humor, and a competitive drive, four relay teams from the CiS Research Institute took on the challenge under the motto “Microsensors, Macro Performance.” At the 38th Erfurt Triathlon, the triathlon community gathered at the beautiful Stotternheim Beach in pleasant late-summer weather for its annual showdown

Macro-performance with 18 running enthusiasts at the RUN corporate run

12. June 2026/in CiS general

At the 17th annual RUN Corporate Run, an 18-member team from the CiS Research Institute ran the five-kilometer course through Erfurt’s beautiful, historic old town for the first time. The team wore matching blue shirts emblazoned with the slogan “Micro-sensors, Macro-performance!”

Happy Easter – Creative Contest for Kids

2. April 2026/in CiS general

The Easter holidays with family and friends are just around the corner, and the management of the CiS Research Institute once again invited everyone to participate in a creative hands-on activity. The many creative submissions from the young artists can be viewed in our online gallery

City cycling for a good climate

19. September 2025/in CiS general

More than 100 teams set a new record at this year’s City Cycling event in Erfurt, covering 828,122 kilometers and saving a total of 136 tons of CO2. The 16-member team from the CiS Research Institute also took part, cycling around 3,000 kilometers during the campaign period

Five strong teams at the 37th Erfurt Triathlon

26. August 2025/in CiS general

Five strong teams from the CiS Research Institute took on the sporting challenge at the 37th Erfurt Triathlon. The sprint relay triathlon involved a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run. Congratulations to all participants

We’re cycling too! Five years of City Cycling at the CiS Research Institute

18. August 2025/in CiS general

From 18th August to 7th September 2025, people will once again be pedaling hard – for a bicycle-friendly Erfurt, less car traffic, and lots of new tree planting. As every year, the Erfurt Environmental and Nature Conservation Agency will donate one tree to the nearby Willroder Forest for every 1,000 kilometers cycled

Happy Easter – Creative competition for our employees’ children

16. April 2025/in CiS general

Once again this year, the management of the CiS Research Institute invited children to take part in a creative activity during the Easter period. The children of all employees were asked to submit pictures they had drawn of the Easter Bunny or Easter crafts they had made themselves. Every child who took part received a sweet surprise as a reward. The numerous creative submissions from the young artists can be admired in our online gallery

Almost 3,400 kilometers for City Cycling 2024

12. September 2024/in CiS general

From 12th August 2024, the CiS Research Institute team cycled for 21 days for a good climate. During the campaign period, a new CiS distance record of 3,394 kilometers cycled was set, which corresponds to the donation of three trees

4 relay teams from the CiS Research Institute at the 36th Erfurt Triathlon

27. August 2024/in CiS general