bike to work: 72,000 cyclists cover 17 million bike kilometers

Last May and June, 71,834 participants from 2,397 companies covered 17,510,088 kilometers of their way to work by bicycle. The CO2 equivalent is 2,521 tons, which corresponds to a beech forest with 201,000 trees. On average, participants biked 244 kilometers to work on 19 days. "More and more people want to cycle because it is healthy and fun. I expect the authorities to recognize the signs of the times and move forward with improving the cycling infrastructure," says Aline Trede, Vice President of Pro Velo Switzerland.

Successful bicycle campaign since 2005

For 15 years, thanks to bike to work, numerous commuters have found their way to the bicycle and become enthusiastic about the bicycle campaign. They are usually surprised how easy it is to get to work by bike and what a positive effect cycling has. Rebecca Schwob from Waldenburg joined bike to work for the first time and is thrilled: "I got a taste for it and bought a great new bike and will continue to bike to work!"

Werner Bärtschi, Chief of Police of the Upper Fricktal Police, states: "It is impressive how many kilometers are accumulated, even if it is only a few people who cycle to work. bike to work shows that everything starts in "small" and that everyone can make their individual contribution. And if, as with bike to work, many people do the same thing together, then something big can come out of it that has a positive effect."

Health promotion for companies

bike to work stands for more exercise in the working day. Anyone who rides a bike to work has already done part of the recommended daily exercise. Health-promoting measures in the company, which also include bike to work, are also of economic importance. Healthy employees are less likely to be absent from work and are more productive. Costs arising from illnesses can thus be reduced.

The numbers of the bike to work Challenge 2019