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City cycling in Lichtenfels: 23 tons of CO₂ saved – record participation!
In the Lichtenfels district, 23 tons of CO₂ were saved through CITY CYCLING. Over 1,000 participants cycled 143,167 km.
City cycling in Lichtenfels: 23 tons of CO₂ saved – record participation!
In the Lichtenfels district, CITY CYCLING came to an end on July 17, 2025 after three intensive weeks. Around 1,097 participants in 66 teams cycled an impressive route totaling 143,167 kilometers. This meant that an impressive 23 tonnes of CO₂ emissions could be avoided Wiesentbote reported. This campaign is based on the idea of promoting climate protection while raising awareness of the benefits of cycling.
CITY CYCLING is more than just a competition. It is an international call to enjoy the benefits of cycling in everyday life and to actively participate in climate protection. Loud Federal Environment Agency The competition has been gaining momentum since 2008 and is motivating more and more people to cycle their everyday journeys. Fresh air, exercise and cost savings in mobility clearly show how useful and pleasant cycling can be.
Prizes and honors for the best
The final event took place in the district office, where the most hard-working cyclists and the best teams were honored. The **Colibrium Additive** team came out on top with 7,131.5 kilometers and saving 1,170 kg of CO₂. Interestingly, there is also an award for the team with the most kilometers per capita, which was **LRT** with 1,256.4 kilometers and 628 km per person. Particularly noteworthy is school class 8bG from the Herzog Otto Middle School, which cycled 356.1 km per capita and thus achieved the most kilometers per capita among the school classes.
Another highlight was the Burgkunstadt state secondary school, which covered the most total kilometers of schools at 17,629.8 km and saved 2,900 kg of CO₂ in the process. The commitment was great - not only schools were involved, but also 4 kindergartens, 13 companies and 9 sports and cycling clubs. Climate protection manager Anika Leimeister praised the community spirit and the performance of the participants.
Events and promotions for everyone
During the three weeks there were numerous accompanying events designed to support and promote cycling. These included, for example, e-bike driving safety training, a car-free radTOURpur and many more. These initiatives were well received and contributed to the motivation to accumulate kilometers cycling. The CITY CYCLING commitment not only satisfies the climate, but also promotes health - true to the motto: cycling for a good climate.
With the right cycling infrastructure and the integration of such actions into local mobility policy, this positive trend can be continued. Loud Klimaschutz.de It is important that municipalities promote suitable projects to improve the conditions for cyclists and thus encourage even more people to switch to cycling.
There was a special incentive for everyone who cycled over 10 kilometers: a raffle for an Ortlieb Back-Roller Urban Line was held to make participation even more attractive. Further information about CITY CYCLING in the Lichtenfels district can be found on its website. It remains to be seen how many kilometers will be cycled next year and what new initiatives will be launched to promote cycling.