30 kilometers for the climate: Bad Abbach cycles to sustainability!

30 kilometers for the climate: Bad Abbach cycles to sustainability!

Kelheim, Deutschland - What's new in the region? On June 15, 2025, numerous climate -sensitive people in Bavaria pounded vigorously into the pedals. Theresia Friedl-Schneider and her group are taking part in the international “City Cycling” campaign for the third time, which is organized by the climate alliance. A closer look at the activities of the group shows that they cycle 15 kilometers a day from Bad Abbach to Regensburg - purely for conviction and not by car. This sets a strong sign of climate protection.

The “City Cycling” campaign runs for 21 days this year, and the goal is clear: to cover as many everyday paths as possible by bike. The initiative was launched in 2008 and has since mobilized more and more people to experience the advantages of cycling. "No matter whether professionally or privately, every kilometer counts," explains a spokesman for the climate alliance. Local politicians and citizens can make an effort together to put their community on the bike.

a sign of climate protection

By participating in “city cycles”, not only moves to the legs, but also in the minds of people. The competition motivates to make everyday life more environmentally friendly. According to the environmental federal office.de, "city cycling" plays out how important it is to cover everyday paths by bike, and at the same time emphasize the need for a better cycling infrastructure. Safe bike paths are a must for long -term switching to the bike.

This year the campaign will include Mayor tests of the cycle path infrastructure. Specifically, this means that local politicians themselves take the route under the tires on site and check their quality. Problems such as potholes can be found on the Radar platform! to be reported - this also becomes an active help to shape your own community.

great interest and participation

In recent years, more and more people have participated in “city cycles”. Legends report that at the past event, around 300,000 participants from around 900 municipalities co -traded and, together, made an incredible 60 million kilometers. "This shows that the wheel is very popular and many are willing to contribute to climate protection," adds the spokesman.

There is also an award for the best municipalities that are awarded in different categories. This initiative is not only well received locally, but also has national importance. Because new ideas and measures for environmentally friendly mobility can be adopted and imitated in the various federal states and EU countries. The climate alliance provides the municipalities of important resources, also cost-efficient opportunities for implementation that many cities thankfully accepted.

Finally, it remains to be said: Swing yourself on the saddle and support the team of Theresia Friedl-Schneider and the entire "City Cycling" campaign! Because every kilometer counts and brings us a little closer to the goal of more climate -friendly mobility. Just register, enjoy the fresh air and remember that every pedal step makes a positive contribution to our climate. Who knows, maybe your municipality will soon be one of the best in competition!