Feldkirchen-Westerham cycles for the climate: record kilometers and CO₂ savings!

Feldkirchen-Westerham cycles for the climate: record kilometers and CO₂ savings!

In the beautiful Feldkirchen-Westerham, it turns out that joint efforts can bear large fruits. The municipality draws a consistently positive record of this year's city cycling, a Germany -wide competition that calls to cover everyday ways by bike. Radio Charivari reports that 176 bicycles of the municipality of proud 34,000 kilometers on their wiresel Could save CO₂.

Particularly impressive: The first place in the competition again went to TV Feldkirchen, whose team delivered an outstanding performance with 6,593 km. In 2024, 168 cyclists took part and covered 30,739 km together, which meant a CO₂ saving of 5 tons compared to car journeys.

Current trends and the future of cycling

The trend towards cycling cannot only be observed in Feldkirchen-Westerham. According to the Environmental Federal Agency up to 30 % of car rides could be shifted to the bike in metropolitan areas. Cycling has long since developed into a lifestyle trend that not only contributes to relieving the environment, but also has significant health benefits. Daily cycling can increase life expectancy by up to 14 months, while inhaling fine dust can even reduce it by several days.

The upcoming dates show that interest in climate-friendly mobility has been unbroken: from May 11th to May 31, 2025, Feldkirchen-Westerham will take part again in the city bike. Feldkirchen-Westerham invites all citizens to register with their teams again next year, numerous climate protection kilometers again collect. Registration is possible by the end of September 2025, and the kick -off event will take place on May 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Maximiliansplatz in Bad Aibling.

A call to participate

in cities where great efforts have already been made, it can be seen that a low cycling volume does not always have to correlate with a high proportion of cars. It is therefore important to improve the framework conditions for cycling in order to motivate even more people to use the bike as a serious alternative to the car. Innovative infrastructures and friendly communication are essential to establish cycling as part of everyday life. The health and environmental effects as well as the economic advantages speak for this.

With the city cycling in Feldkirchen-Westerham, an important step will take to a more sustainable and mobile future. Turn your back on the car - get on the bike and wear your part to improve air quality and to more quality of life in our community!