Cloppenburg: World record attempt for the longest bicycle queue attracts everyone!

Cloppenburg: World record attempt for the longest bicycle queue attracts everyone!

Something is happening in Cloppenburg – on two wheels! The city is planning an impressive world record attempt to further consolidate its image as a “bicycle city”. The goal is to set a new record for the longest static bike queue. OnSunday May 5, 2024, will turn off10 O `clocknumerous cyclists on theStalfördener Straße in Ambührento put this ambitious plan into action. The city wants to break the current record with at least 1,503 cyclists taking part.

The fun begins when the bike queue is set up: from 10 a.m., participants can pick up their starting numbers and line up in a three-row formation. Until11.30amYou have to wait in line before it starts1 p.mgoes towards the city center. The event will not only be a sporting highlight, but also a real family festival with many colorful stands and activities. If you want to be there, you should mark the date in red on your calendar - because it's not just the people from Cloppenburg who are invited.

A step into the future of the bicycle city

But that's not all: the city also wants to rely more on bicycles in everyday life and has more than one100 years of historywith the Kalkhoff bicycle factory. The renovation of the city center is intended to enable better coexistence between cyclists and drivers in order to meet the challenges of a modern transport system. Because cycling is often pushed into a secondary role, while cars still enjoy priority. This also has an impact on the safety situation for cyclists in many German cities, such as Westarp noticed.

The event on May 5th will be part of the “Cloppenburg FahrRAD” action day, organized by11 a.m. to 6 p.mrunning. In addition, there will be a Sunday shopping opening1 p.m. to 6 p.mgive. The official opening of the renovated Mühlenstraße will take place at 3 p.m. and the results of the world record attempt will be announced3:30 p.mannounced. In addition, an e-bike will be raffled off among the participants. If you want to take part, you should think about things like drinks and food, because you have to bring them with you.

A growing interest in cycling

The enthusiasm for cycling in Cloppenburg is also evident when taking part in the city cycling event in May, for example900 peoplecycled along - an impressive increase compared to the previous year with only391 participants. This shows that interest in cycling is growing among the population and people are ready to fight for better cycling infrastructure and more safety on the roads.

OnJune 19thThe city will discuss further improvements in the public works and traffic committee, including a traffic trial on Eschstrasse and a 30 km/h speed limit in the city center. With such measures, Cloppenburg wants to take a step into the future and further strengthen the importance of cycling in everyday life. How NWZ reports, this world record attempt is just another step on the way to becoming a bicycle-friendly city.

Do you feel the same way? If you are thinking about taking part in this unique event, you should make a plan as quickly as possible and get your own bike ready. After all, there is nothing better than pedaling together with other cycling friends and pedaling for a better future!