City bikes in Hohen Neuendorf: over 51,000 kilometers for the environment!

City bikes in Hohen Neuendorf: over 51,000 kilometers for the environment!

In Hohen Neuendorf and the district of Oberhavel, this year's city cycling has made the pedals glow. From May 25 to June 14, 2025, a total of 383 cycling entered the pedals and covered an impressive distance of 51,856 kilometers. This corresponds more than a world tour! [Hohen-neuendorf.de] (https://hohen-neuendorf.de/de/stadt-leben/aktuelles/stadtradeln- Mehrt-s-e-e-eine-world circuit) reports that this campaign saves around 9 tons of CO₂, which contributes to the goal of promoting sustainable mobility and quality of life.

A special highlight of the city bike was the participation of schools and young people who actively brought themselves into the campaign. The mosaic primary school was celebrated as the best school team with 14,612 kilometers, followed by the Marie-Curie-Gymnasium with 7,825 kilometers and the Niederheide primary school with 5,056 kilometers. The Borgsdorf elementary school stood out for the per capita performance, the students of which are on average 248 kilometers.

outstanding achievements and motivation

In addition to the schools, the city administration was also among the active participants and was able to shine with 5,878 kilometers as the best open team. The leader in individual trial was the Tobi’s Bike Welt team, which made an average of 478 kilometers per person. Such numbers not only show the zeal of the citizens, but also the trend to actively work for the environment. The city of Hohen Neuendorf would like to thank all participants for their commitment.

But why is cycling so important? Environmental Bundesamt.de has some exciting facts ready: According to estimates, up to 30 % of car trips could be relocated to bicycle traffic in many cities. This not only to relieve the environment, but also to promote health. Already daily 30 minutes of moderate movement, such as cycling, reduce the risk of civilization diseases, while it noticeably increases the quality of life.

Especially in metropolitan areas, cycling areas offer a real alternative to motorized means of locomotion. Over 40 % of the car journeys in major German cities are shorter than 5 kilometers - routes that can often be covered faster and more comfortably by bike. For municipalities, this not only means necessary infrastructure improvements, but also an opportunity for a contemporary traffic concept that includes pedestrians and cyclists equally.

The future of cycling

The [Stadtradeln.de] (https://www.stadtradeln.de/an registration) has developed into a popular platform to promote cycling in German cities. Municipalities can register and then have the opportunity to organize the movement on site. However, registration also brings with it a certain lead time until the most important details have been clarified and the municipality can finally get started. The exchange between the cities and their citizens is indispensable.

The need to improve the wheel infrastructure through suitable measures is still the focus. Well-planned bike paths, modern storage options and excellent service offers are crucial to motivate people to switch from the car to the bike. Because ultimately not only the cyclists benefit, but also the environment, air quality and urban quality of life.

on the next city cycling! Let us pedal together and ensure a better and more sustainable future!