City bikes in Heidelberg: start cycling for climate and health!

City bikes in Heidelberg: start cycling for climate and health!

Heidelberg, Deutschland - What's new in Heidelberg? City cycles start in a few days, a nationwide campaign that stimulates cycling for health, climate and the environment. On Monday, June 23, 2025, it starts and runs until July 13, 2025. Anyone who lives in Heidelberg or is connected to a school or university can rush and set a good example of sustainable mobility. How the city of Heidelberg in a current report by heidelberg.de explains, it not only counts to cover your own way to work or school, but also every bike tour and even the excursions with the cargo bike or trailer for the little ones.

Participation is very simple: you can register online, either join an existing team or one reason. The team spirit is very easy to promote, and there is also the chance to win great prize money - 200 euros for the most successful schools in the area are offered as an incentive. The award ceremony will take place on July 22, 2025 in the Heidelberg town hall. Who couldn't motivate their children to make school take one of the first places?

cycling for the climate

More and more people recognize the advantages of cycling. According to experts from the Federal Environment Agency, up to 30 % of car journeys could be shifted to the bike in urban areas. Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Münster are role models where cycling shares of up to 39 % are achieved. Cycling is not only environmentally friendly, but also an important remedy for diseases of civilization, such as lack of exercise and unhealthy nutrition, which often lead to health problems. Daily 30 minutes of moderate movement, for example by cycling, can significantly reduce the risk of such diseases.

Of course, the climatic advantages of cycling are not neglected. Cyclists save significantly greenhouse gas emissions compared to the car, which are incurred in traffic in over 22 % of emissions. Cycling contributes to improving air quality and needs less space in the cities, which contributes to the protection of soils. In addition, the use of a bicycle is much cheaper - the costs per kilometer amount to about 10 cents, while you have to pay between 21 and 218 cents for cars.

Together for the good cause

In Heidelberg, city cycling is not just a nice event, but rather a powerful movement. A bridge hits a healthy lifestyle that also makes a contribution to climate protection. One could say that cycling has long developed into a lifestyle trend, and with a positive infrastructure and the corresponding funding, cycling can be further increased.

whether young or old - everyone is invited to participate! The campaign is aimed at all age groups and you don't have to be a professional cyclist. On the contrary, it's about driving together and making a sign of sustainable mobility. This is not only healthy, it is also fun. This already demonstrated the positive response in other municipalities that have also participated in actions such as the city cycling.

So let's go! Log in, get on the bike and collect kilometers for the good climate-as the city of Heidelberg is forced and leinetal24 . Let’s Pedal for a Better Planet!