STADTRADELN cycling initiative concludes in German cities

Participants across various German cities have concluded their involvement in the STADTRADELN cycling initiative, aimed at promoting bicycle traffic and climate protection.

In Papenburg, 1,433 people cycled a total of 270,524 kilometers between June 6 and June 26, resulting in an estimated reduction of 44 tons of CO2. The city ranked first in the Emsland region and third in Lower Saxony. Top school performers included Gymnasium Papenburg, which earned 300 euros for its 60,876 kilometers. Individual winners included Uwe Broek, who cycled 2,058 kilometers.

In Jena, the Carl-Zeiss-Gymnasium team participated from August 28 to September 17. Their 121 active cyclists covered 26,434 kilometers across 3,500 trips, averaging approximately 218 kilometers per person. This effort secured fourth place in the Jena team rankings.