The University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB) has decided to participate in the international cycling challenge Academic Bicycle Challenge 2023 again this year. With its participation and excellent placement, USB has demonstrated not only team spirit and passion for movement and environmental protection, but also enthusiasm for a good cause. For every kilometer ridden, the university donated 1 CZK to charity.
The Academic Bicycle Challenge (ABC) is an international cycling competition for universities and colleges that aims to find the most active cycling institutions of higher education around the world. It not only helps to raise the international prestige and awareness of the individual universities involved, but above all promotes a healthy lifestyle and encourages active environmental protection.
The ABC Challenge runs throughout 2023 and individual domestic and international universities can join the challenge throughout the year and choose a month during which they will attempt to ride as many kilometres as possible to achieve the best possible ranking of universities globally.
This year, the University of South Bohemia has covered an incredible 36,055 km and has shown by its top position in the ABC that it is a first-class institution not only in the areas of education, science and research, but also in commitment, sports performance and teamwork.
Also in this year's ABC, the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice supported not only activities related to movement, but also a good cause. The amount raised was donated to Autis Centrum o.p.s., České Budějovice, which helps people with autism and their families. On Friday, 30 June 2023, the rector of the USB, Prof. PhDr. Bohumil Jiroušek, handed over the cheque to the director of Autis Centrum České Budějovice, Mgr. Milena Urbanová.
The cheque presentation and the closing ceremony were attended not only by representatives of the USB management and Autis Centrum České Budějovice, but also by representatives of the faculty with the highest number of kilometres covered, members of the best cycling team and the best male and female riders, who received prizes and trophies for their great performance.
The best rider was MUDr. Michael Sekej from the USB Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. The award for the best female rider went to Bc. Lucie Kačerová, head of the study department of the USB Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters.
Riders from the best team named "FROV JU" together with another team from the same faculty contributed to the overall victory of the USB Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters. The teams of this faculty together covered 14 027 km in the competition. The prize for the faculty was received by the dean of the faculty prof. Ing. Pavel Kozák, Ph.D.
The involvement and commitment of all the riders within ABC was significant, whether they rode only a few kilometres or tens or hundreds. Participation in the challenge was a motivation to move and be active and at the same time provided a chance to release exam stress and tension and thus contribute to a good cause. We are very grateful to everyone involved and look forward to next year's cycling challenge.
The winners of the ABC within the University of South Bohemia:
Best rider: MUDr. Michael Sekej, ZSF JU
Best female rider: Bc. Lucie Kačerová, FROV JU
Best team: "FROV JU"
Best Faculty: FROV JU
The management of the University of South Bohemia wishes all students and employees a wonderful summer and lots of amazing experiences not only while cycling.
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