By bike to work: Märkischer Kreis steps into the pedals!

Von Markus Schneiderling

Im Märkischen Kreis nahmen 615 Teilnehmende an der AOK-Aktion „Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit“ 2024 teil und legten über 62.000 km zurück.
In the Märkisches Kreis, 615 participants took part in the AOK campaign "By bike to work" in 2024 and covered over 62,000 km. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

The interaction campaign "By bike to work", which was launched by the AOK Nordwest, was particularly successful in the Märkisches Kreis in 2024. According to localdirekt.de , 615 participants participated in this initiative, which corresponds to an increase of 10.4 percent compared to the previous year. The region was thus an active teammate in the total number of participants of 22,839 from all over Westphalia-Lippe.

The action period extended from May 1st to August 31, while the participants were more than 62,865 kilometers in the saddle. This initiative is not only a contribution to health promotion, but also contributes to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. In this way, the participants were able to save a total of 12.37 tons of carbon dioxide, which they did not pour out compared to the drive. AOK service manager Dirk Schneider emphasized the essential advantages of cycling under the motto: health, wallet and environment.

advantages of cycling

cycling is an effective means of combating lack of exercise and promoting general well -being. A AOK study says that the campaign not only promotes the fun of the healthy movement, but also offers fresh air and avoids tight public transport, especially for employees who do not work in the home office. This initiative has enabled the participants to share their experiences and success stories on the #MDRZA action spinning wall, which also strengthens the community. Since the start of the campaign nationwide in 2004, over two million cyclists have taken part in it, which underlines the continuous relevance of this initiative.

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Next steps to improve

The results of this campaign make it clear how important secure cycle and footpaths are in order to promote both the health of the population and to achieve climate goals. The need for age -appropriate infrastructure and more green areas is becoming more and more urgent in order to make the advantages of cycling accessible to everyone. With a responsible city management, which gives priority to the provision of safe bike paths, cities can be made more livable and at the same time contribute to reducing the dependency on the car.

In summary, it can be said that the campaign "by bike to work" not only has a positive impact on the health of the participants, but also makes a valuable contribution to improving air quality and the environment. The successes in the Märkischer Kreis are an example of the positive effects that can be achieved through such initiatives.

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