1. Tour de Kreisle: Cycling for a good cause in Göppingen!

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Göppingen, Deutschland - The waiting has come to an end! On Monday, July 28th, the 23rd "Tour de Kreisle", the bike enthusiasts from the region and beyond, will be captivated. As the Filstalwelle is given at 09:00 a.m. in Göppingen, on the courtyard of the Krauter on Siemensstraße. The participants can look forward to daily stages between 50 and 80 km, which lead in a fixed route until Friday, August 1, when the tour ends at around 3:30 p.m. in the Maltese center in Uhingen.

The origin of this popular event goes back to 1998 when the former CDU member of the Bundestag, Klaus Riegert, drove through the district with cyclists for the first time. In 2008, the tour was explained to the benefit event in favor of the inpatient hospice in Faurndau, which plays a central role in the region. The association "Hospiz in the district of Göppingen e.V." needs around € 150,000 annually to finance the services. In view of the plans for a second hospice in Geislingen, this amount will in future increase to more than € 300,000.

participation and organization

As part of the event, up to 60 cyclists can take part, whereby registration is absolutely necessary. Interested parties receive the necessary information about the registration from Georg Kolb (Tel. 0171-8038767) and Maria Ros Falkenstein (Tel. 07161-9861912). The homepage of the hospice association also offers a detailed overview of the course of the tour.

The participants must be equipped with a traffic-safe e-bike and a bicycle helmet and wear comfortable clothing. The tour is accompanied by Klaus Riegert and a prominent athlete, supported by six guides who ensure traffic safety. A “broom car” by the Malteser Hilfsdienst and a bicycle transporter from Krauter are also available. Overnight, the bicycles can be accommodated and charged in a hall of Krauter.

a social event

The daily stages not only offer sporting challenges, but also lead to visiting at town halls and companies. Not only will money be processed through checkpoints, but also strengthens the sense of community-a central point at events of this kind. According to the blog about charity events Fitness, but also social ties and social engagements.

Participation in the "Tour de Kreisle" is free, but the experiences of the past few years show that the willingness to donate at the end of the tour is often generous. The efforts of the organizers and the community shine not only into the cycling scene, but also beyond the borders of the district.

So if you want to pedal yourself and at the same time to support a good cause, you should never miss the "Tour de Kreisle"!