Cycling without age: Seniors on tour in the Dresden Heide!

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From June 2025, the association “Cycling without Age” will offer voluntary riots for seniors in Dresden to promote mobility and quality of life.
From June 2025, the association “Cycling without Age” will offer voluntary riots for seniors in Dresden to promote mobility and quality of life. (Symbolbild/NAG)

In the heart of the Dresden Heide, the association “Cycling without Age” offers a unique opportunity for people who can no longer cycle due to mobility restrictions. With a characteristic rickshaw that has an orange roof, volunteer pilots regularly run weekly tours and create unforgettable experiences for seniors who often come from Bühlau's day care. The initiative, which was launched in Copenhagen in 2012, has now expanded throughout Germany and contributes to improving the quality of life of older people. Dresden is proud to be part of this network since January 2025, which was founded by Susanne Schneider and nine other members. The association now has more than 150 locations nationwide.

The tours in which the focus of the senior citizens' individual wishes includes popular destinations such as the reservoir. Here, special emphasis is placed on the well -being of the passengers: In addition to a leisurely driving, an electro -acku of the RiScha enables the participants to be able to fully enjoy nature. In addition, social interaction is a central aspect of the trips. Voluntary pilot: inside not only offer tea and homemade cookies, but also share stories and music during the tours to enrich the experience.

positive effects on society

The approach of "cycling without age" pursues the guidelines of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development of the United Nations, especially in the areas of health, social equality and sustainable cities. According to radelnohnalter.de , the trips not only promote communication between drivers: inside and passengers, but also combat loneliness and increased life satisfaction. Together with the movement of "invisible" senior: to bring back to the cityscape in the inside, the club sets a strong sign of accessibility in the city.

The social, emotional and physical advantages of this initiative are evident. The relaxing trips enable older people and people with disabilities to actively participate in the community. With regard to urban development, the need for barrier -free infrastructures and social integration options is also indispensable. Municipalities are required to create age-appropriate apartments and public transport in order to improve the quality of life of the older population, as from

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In summary, it can be seen that "cycling without age" not only makes a significant contribution to the mobility of older people, but is also a role model for other urban initiatives. The promotion of participation, health and quality of life is more important than ever in view of an aging society.

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