The barrier of 600,000 kilometers has been definitively surpassed
In the heart of Bavaria, the city of Bamberg celebrated another successful edition of STADTRADELN, an initiative encouraging sustainable transportation. This year, the event saw an impressive increase in participation, with 150 teams and 3,368 active cyclists covering a total of 681,184 kilometers during the action period.
One of the highlights of the event was the participation of renowned STADTRADELN star, Wolfgang Metzner, from STADTRADELN. Metzner, a popular figure in the city, forewent his car during the STADTRADELN period and distributed croissants and other treats to all cyclists at the Lower Bridge. Mayor Andreas Starke also joined in the festivities, distributing treats alongside Metzner.
A separate category for Kitas (childcare facilities) was introduced this year, with 14 participating facilities (up from last year's 4). Kitas that collected over 1,000 kilometers each received play mats and small wooden bicycles for the little ones as a reward through a lottery.
The Clavius-Gymnasium was a standout in the special category 'Bamberg School Competition,' cycling almost 114,000 kilometers. They currently hold the 1st place in the state-wide SCHULRADELN and also lead nationwide in the 'Bamberg School Competition.' The E.T.A. Hoffmann-Gymnasium ranked 2nd with 62,615 kilometers, while the Maria-Ward-Schule ranked 3rd with 28,557 kilometers.
In the company competition, Wolfschmidt Supply Systems came in 1st place with the most cycling kilometers per head, followed by Bamberg's Bike Shop in 2nd place and SPS Germany GmbH in 3rd place. The Bike Shop Bamberg showed impressive per-head performance, cycling almost 543 kilometers per head, while Wolfschmidt Supply Systems achieved an impressive 913 kilometers per head.
Among teams with 10 or more active cyclists, Bosch Bamberg took 1st place with 25,714 kilometers cycled, followed by Team Stadt Bamberg in 2nd place with 21,114 kilometers and Team Brose in 3rd place with 14,939 kilometers.
In the school class competition 'At least 10 students with the most cycling kilometers per head,' the class '8gWinnen' from the Clavius-Gymnasium won with an impressive 393 kilometers per head. The Bamberg Cycling Elite covered the most kilometers per head, with 1,877 kilometers per head, and the Hausis came in 2nd place with 1,627 kilometers per head.
The event culminated in an award ceremony for the most successful teams in STADTRADELN 2025, which took place in the inner courtyard of the Maxplatz town hall. Additionally, ten cyclists who rode more than 300 kilometers each received STADTRADELN bags through a lottery in the 'Extra Motivation Boost' category.
Lebenshilfe Bamberg came in 1st place among clubs, with over 6,700 kilometers cycled, demonstrating the city's commitment to inclusivity in sustainable transportation. Overall, the event avoided an impressive 112 tons of CO2, further emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in promoting a greener city.
As Bamberg continues to embrace STADTRADELN, it serves as a shining example of a city committed to sustainable transportation and reducing its carbon footprint.
