Rostock's city bike: over 864,000 km cycled for the climate!

Rostock's city bike: over 864,000 km cycled for the climate!

The popular city cycling campaign is currently in full swing in the Hanse and University City of Rostock. Since June 15 and until July 5, 2025, 4,232 cyclists have already registered there: inside, which corresponds to a pleasant increase of 9% compared to the previous year. A total of 864,956 kilometers were covered - an increase of almost 20% compared to 2024. Ute Fischer-Gäde, Senator for Urban Planning, Construction, Climate Protection and Mobility, supports the initiative.

The city cycling, which Rostock is aligning for the 16th time, is more than just a competition: it promotes climate -friendly mobility through the use of the bike. Every kilometer counts, regardless of whether it is a way to work or shopping. A principle that not only seems to motivate the participants: but also underlines the need for a better cycling infrastructure. After all, experts estimate that up to 30% of car trips could be shifted to bicycle traffic in metropolitan areas, as the data of the Environmental Federal Office show.

nice successes and challenges

The team of the city administration, which takes up the leadership position at 55,366 kilometers - is particularly outstanding. The University of Rostock can also look proud of 44,325 kilometers (213 members) and secure second place. Densified by the backwind crew, which with only four members covered an average of 1,346 kilometers and thus represents an active team.

The use of the city road app is another plus this year. 1,751 participants: Inside, their kilometers recorded digitally, and a total of 170,640 kilometers were recorded. This not only promotes transparency, but also enables the creation of GPS data that contribute to analyzing cycling in Rostock. With the collected data, the cycling infrastructure in the city is to be improved sustainably.

Health advantages and environmental awareness

The health benefits of cycling should not be underestimated. Daily moderate movement, as it is given when cycling, can significantly reduce the risk of civilization diseases. According to the Federal Environment Agency, cycling can even increase life expectancy by up to 14 months.

With regard to climate protection, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a central concern. The city bikes initiative makes an important contribution to this. Precisely because traffic causes around 22% of emissions, it is essential to increase the proportion of cycling. In order to achieve these goals, municipalities also have to invest in a better cycling infrastructure.

The end of the campaign is the award ceremony on September 27, 2025, which will take place as part of the climate action day in Rostock. A festival that not only honors the best teams, but also should further raise awareness of sustainable mobility. Cycling is not only fun, it also helps to protect the environment and promote your own health - there are many Cologne names here: Inside, there is certainly a happy one when the bikes roll again!