Cottbus cycles: Max-Steenbeck-Gymnasium wins with 57,000 km!

Cottbus cycles: Max-Steenbeck-Gymnasium wins with 57,000 km!

There is a celebration in Cottbus! The city broke an impressive mark in this year's city cycling: over 200,000 kilometers were covered by the participants. This great result is a real achievement for the environment and shows how popular climate-friendly cycling is in the region. This year the event took place from May 1st to 21st and is part of a nationwide initiative that encourages cycling citizens to switch to bicycles.

Particularly noteworthy is the winning team from the Max-Steenbeck-Gymnasium, which had a whopping57,766 kmtook first place in the team ranking. The Medical University - Carl Thiem - came in second place43,471 km, followed by the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, which is solid32,665 kmdrove. When it comes to companies, the Deutsche Rentenversicherung – Knappschaft Bahn See left the competition behind; with11,180kmShe secured first place, while the Cottbus State Theater and the energy company Leag took second and third place10,382 kmand10,328 km.

Individual fighters and non-cash prizes

The most successful individual drivers each covered over 2,000 kilometers. This not only shows commitment, but also the fun of cycling. At the culmination of the event, a raffle will be held at the Cottbus city festival in which prizes will be awarded to all participants who have driven more than 100 kilometers. So there will be plenty to celebrate!

Cottbus has now held city cycling for the sixth time in a row and the enthusiasm of the people is unbroken. This initiative not only promotes fitness, but also community and awareness of green mobility. In addition, the large number of people involved shows that the city has set a real trend in terms of sustainable transport. If you would like to join your municipality in Stadtradeln for the next round, you can register on the official website Stadtradeln as soon as the municipality is activated.

It remains to be hoped that the cycling spirit will continue in the coming years and the number of kilometers will be increased even further. Cottbus has not only demonstrated a good knack for public actions, but has also sent a strong signal for the environment.