Cyclists Wanted: Summer Bike Tour Across Brandenburg Launched by ADFC

The General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) has initiated a summer cycling campaign across Brandenburg, Germany, called "ADFC on tour." The event, which kicked off in Brandenburg an der Havel, invites cyclists to participate on weekends throughout the summer holidays.

The core of the campaign is a friendly competition between the north and south routes of the "Tour Brandenburg" cycle path. Cyclists are encouraged to ride these routes to see which one attracts more participants. The ADFC emphasizes that the goal is not speed but rather to gauge which route can mobilize more people to cycle. The club welcomes anyone who can ride a bike safely, including children on shorter stretches.

Brandenburg's "Tour Brandenburg" is highlighted as Germany's longest long-distance cycle path, spanning 1,111 kilometers. The tour encircles Berlin, passing through Brandenburg state. Riders can explore 31 historic town centers, eleven nature parks, three biosphere reserves, and one national park along the way. Trained tour guides will accompany participants on the route.

The campaign also aims to increase the overall number of bicycles on the road and inspire people to embrace cycling as a practical and eco-friendly mode of transportation for daily use. The cycling competition will continue until Sunday, August 23, extending as far as Fürstenwalde/Spree.