City cycles 2025: Cycling for a better climate in Potsdam-Mittelmark!

City cycles 2025: Cycling for a better climate in Potsdam-Mittelmark!

What is going on in the sign of cycling? From September 7th to 27th, 2025, the "City Cycling" campaign, awaited in excitement, will take place in the Potsdam-Mittelmark region, which invites you to cover everyday climate-friendly everyday ways by bike. This initiative has set itself the goal of encouraging as many citizens from Potsdam-Mittelmark as well as neighboring municipalities such as Teltow, Stahnsdorf, Nuthetal, and further participation. Every route covered can be counted over 21 days - whether for the way to work, errands or leisure activities. Both individuals and groups come to the train who can register with the help of the City Cycling App or online in the action portal.

Better, faster, greener - this is how you could outline the motto of this action. In 2024, the participants already covered a remarkable 347,000 kilometers, which meant almost 100,000 kilometers more than in the previous year. This clearly shows the potential in cycling. The cycling officer Melanie Gäbler and the city cycling coordinator Claudia Schneider are available for questions and look forward to a lively participation that also contributes to climate protection.

Why cycling is so important

cycling not only protects the environment, but also has numerous positive effects on health. Experts of the Federal Environment Agency emphasize that up to 30 % of car trips could be fitted to cycling in urban regions. The supporting is that over 40 % of car rides in major German cities are shorter than 5 kilometers. In other words, the bike could clearly be ahead here. It was also found that cycling in the Netherlands is less sick on average, which underlines the positive effects on health.

Road traffic is not only a source of CO₂ emissions, but also the noise that contains our cities. Cycling can contribute significantly to relief and at the same time improve air quality. As part of the city cycling campaign, awareness is also raised that every ride by bike is a relief for our environment.

participation and incentive system

Potsdam.de pointing out that teams can be formed, be it in friend, work, club or school groups. In this way, cycling not only becomes an environmentally friendly act, but also a social experience. The campaign categorizes the most active cyclists and teams and also involves the municipalities who can become a role model in terms of climate protection through their participation.

It is a clear appeal to all citizens: take part! Whether alone or in a team, every kilometer counts. So swing on the bike, document your routes and let us make a contribution to a better climate together. Registration takes place uncomplicated via the website Stadtradeln.de, and the entire event is supported by an open team from the district. Together we can reduce CO₂ emissions and shape a future worth living.