At EuroBike 2024, the world's largest bicycle trade fair, the German traffic police (DVW), the AKTIONfahrRAD initiative (AfR) and bikepool Hesse the “Most Bicycle-Friendly Schools in Germany” was awarded. The winners received high-quality prizes KED bicycle helmets.
On July 5, 2024, the first teachers’ conference “Cycling in Schools” took place as part of EuroBike. Teachers from all over Germany took the opportunity to find out about the integration of bicycle offers into everyday school life.
Honoring the most bicycle-friendly schools in Germany was a highlight of the conference. The Pascal Gymnasium from Grevenbroich received the main prize. The Bonn-Beuel Integrated Comprehensive School was recognized as the best “newcomer” and the Walter Lübcke School in Wolfhagen won in the “Innovative” category. All award winners received KED bicycle helmets, which were presented by our KED team.
This award is presented annually by the ACTION BICYCLE awarded in collaboration with the German Traffic Watch to recognize the commitment to promoting cycling in schools and to inspire other schools. Cycling not only promotes health and environmental friendliness, but also the independent and safe participation of students in transport. It is therefore important that cycling opportunities are anchored in school education at an early stage.
Practical instructions and workshops were offered as part of the teachers’ conference “Cycling in Schools”. Experts from the DVW and the insurers’ accident research department (UDV) presented the “Cycling training at school” program. Workshops on “bicycle workshops” and “riding techniques” provided concrete tips and instructions for establishing cost-effective and attractive cycling offers.
Our KED team was on site to present the helmets to the winners and support the event. We are pleased that our helmets are now being worn by the dedicated award winners and that we were able to be part of this important initiative.
EuroBike 2024 was also a step towards a more bike-friendly future in schools. We look forward to supporting such projects in the future.
