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Attention cyclists: The 18th Saddle Festival is thrilling the region!
Experience the 18th Saddle Festival between Hamm and Soest on July 20, 2025: a car-free cycle path with markets and rest stops.
Attention cyclists: The 18th Saddle Festival is thrilling the region!
A big event for all cyclists is coming up: it will take place on Sunday, July 20, 202518th Saddle Festivalinstead of. The event stretches over an approximately 42 kilometer long route between Hamm and Soest, which will be closed to car traffic on this day and thus serves as a pure cycle path. The motto of the festival is very clear: “Free travel for cyclists”! Tens of thousands of participants are expected to celebrate the joy of cycling together, be it alone, with family or friends.
Not only are the cyclists involved, but also numerous village communities who volunteer to contribute to the entertainment with various activities and culinary offerings. Overall it will eleven rest stops along the route to ensure the physical well-being of the participants. Three large bicycle markets are also planned in Hamm, Welver and Soest. Here, visitors can not only browse, but also get helpful tips about cycling.
A celebration for young and old
As a mascot, the good-mood hamster Conrad will ensure a great atmosphere and make everyone present laugh. This friendly fellow is not only an eye-catcher, but also a symbol of the happy atmosphere that is supposed to characterize the saddle festival. is the patron of the eventOliver Krischer, the Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. With his commitment he shows how important it is to promote cycling in the region.
In times when active and environmentally friendly travel is increasingly becoming the focus of society, the Saddle Festival is an excellent example of the growing popularity of bicycles. Especially since the Corona pandemic, more and more people have discovered cycling as a flexible and emission-free means of transport. According to that Mobility report Cycling and walking traffic now accounts for around 40 percent of all trips in Germany. More and more people are using bicycles regularly, which is a huge benefit for the environment and their own health.
Progress in cycling infrastructure
Developments in recent years show that cycling is increasingly becoming the focus of transport policy. The 2030 climate protection program includes numerous initiatives to improve cycling infrastructure, including financial support for cycle highways and innovative model projects. The amendment to the road traffic regulations has also helped to create more bicycle-friendly conditions, such as the minimum distance when overtaking bicycles or a ban on parking for motor vehicles on cycle paths.
The saddle festival is not only fun for cyclists, but also an important signal for society: cycling is healthy, environmentally friendly and simply fun! Be there when it says “Free travel for cyclists” and enjoy a day full of exercise and community.