Young cyclists shine at the district finals in Altenburg!

Young cyclists shine at the district finals in Altenburg!

In Altenburg, the large district finals of cycling training took place today, and the best little cyclists from the region were at the start! A total of 41 talented girls and boys in the fourth classes from various primary schools and funding centers in the Altenburger Land had prepared themselves in a very special way and demonstrated in competition what they had learned in the area of ​​safe traffic. According to abg-net.de The cycling training Altenburger Land was organized and was found as part of the home and expertise instead of.

The participants had gained both theoretical and practical knowledge last week. Police officer Carolina Burkhardt led the preparation and implementation of the final day. A total of 729 fourth graders have undergone the cycling training, 595 of which successfully completed the exam. The young cyclists had to demonstrate their skills at three different stations: In a theoretical examination, it was necessary to repeat recurring traffic rules. The bicycle course put the practical skill of the children to the test, and hidden technical defects on the bike had to be recognized at another station.

exciting competitions and outstanding achievements

It was particularly gratifying that the class winners not only showed their skills, but also had the opportunity to qualify for the Thuringian state elimination in September. And the services were impressive! In the girls, Anni Helene Weinert from the Schmölln primary school secured first place, followed by Mathilda Schmidt from the primary school Posa and Lina Gehl from the Schmölln primary school. The competition was also strong for the boys: Marwin Winkler from the Schmölln primary school won, while Jannik Borowy from the Wierathal primary school took second place and Fedor Bornemann from the Karolinum elementary school achieved third place.

With a number of 60 fourth graders, the event became not only an exciting final event in bicycle training, but also a miracle of the community spirit. Numerous partners helped the organization, including the traffic watch, the ADAC Motorclub Schmölln and the Altenburger Land police inspection, the city and district administration and the German Red Cross. The Johanniter also ensured the necessary catering for little cyclists, which made the event a successful experience, such as lvz.de reported.

cycling training as the basic pillar of traffic education

But why is this cycling training, which is run through a whopping 95 percent of the students in Germany annually? According to Verkehrwacht-Medien-service.de, this is due to the basic challenges that must be managed for this. Not only motor skills have to be learned, but also independent behavior in road traffic must be trained early. In the first classes, the motor foundations that enable the kids to act safely in traffic later.

The exercises with Velofit - starting without vehicles up to the first driving tests on the bike - offer important learning steps for the students. The children not only learn basic skills, such as "keeping a trace", "driving with one hand" or "looking around when driving", but also have to automate their reactions to traffic through repeated practice. These fundamental skills are indispensable in our busy world.

Today's district finals in Altenburg not only focused on the best small pedal knights, but also underlined the importance of solid cycling training for safety in road traffic. An important contribution that the large community made of teachers, police officers and helpers made here!