Showcase of Impressive Presentations at the Annual Town Hall Meeting

In the heart of Bavaria, the city of Passau recently concluded its successful participation in the nationwide STADTRADELN campaign, a drive for more climate protection and better cycling infrastructure. The event, which took place from June 23 to July 13, 2025, saw a record-breaking 911 active cyclists participate, cycling a total of 211,329 kilometres.

The competitive spirit was high, with several participants and teams vying for top spots. Enrico Herzig emerged as the adult with the most rides, clocking an impressive 88 rides, closely followed by Véronique Coiffet and Nadine Speckner, each with 81 rides. In the under-10 category, Johanna Huber, the youngest participant, took the lead with a total of 37 rides.

School teams also showed great enthusiasm, with the "Adalbert-Stifter-Gymnasium" team winning the "Strongest School Team" category for the second year in a row. They cycled a combined total of 10,964 kilometres. The Auersperg-Gymnasium Freudenhain team came in second place with 41 participants cycling a total of 8,012 kilometres.

Individual cyclists also shone, with Walter Edbauer from the "Stoderer and friends" team cycling the most kilometres, a remarkable 2,175 kilometres. The "Pedal Party Passau" team, led by captain Anna-Maria Kipphardt, cycled the most kilometres overall, totaling 16,068 kilometres.

The city's mayor, Jürgen Dupper, honoured the most active teams and outstanding participants at the event's closing ceremony on July 30, 2025. All winners received attractive prizes. The "Klinikum Passau" team, with 54 active cyclists, was the largest team.

The STADTRADELN campaign in Passau made a significant contribution to climate protection, saving an estimated 34,657 kilograms of CO2 emissions, equivalent to a car traveling the same distance. This environmentally friendly event set a fine example for an alternative means of transport.

The STADTRADELN project in Passau is typically organised by the local municipal authorities or city administration in coordination with Klima-Bündnis, the network behind the STADTRADELN campaign. However, the exact named organisers for the Passau event are not specified in the available search results.

This successful event in Passau underscores the growing popularity and importance of cycling as a sustainable and enjoyable mode of transport. The city looks forward to continuing its support for such initiatives in the future.