Cycling enthusiasts in Dusseldorf are invited to join a festive event on Sunday, organized by ADFC.
News Article: Cyclists in Düsseldorf Call for Improved Cycling Infrastructure
Cyclists in Düsseldorf are gearing up for the annual ADFC Sternfahrt, scheduled for Sunday, 4th of May. Under the motto "NordRadWestfalen - not talk, make it happen!", cyclists will gather at over 80 starting points across the city and radiate towards the Johannes-Rau-Platz.
The event aims to emphasize the importance of swift development of cycling infrastructure to local politicians. However, there are objections from the car lobby and doubters that may delay or prevent the implementation of cycling infrastructure.
The ADFC, the General German Bicycle Club, is demanding improvements to cycling infrastructure due to a slow pace of construction and improvement. The cycling tour will cover a round course of 17 km, crossing two Rhine bridges and the Rhine tunnel. The tour will be at a leisurely pace of approximately 12 - 15 km/h, making it suitable for children aged six and above.
The demands of the ADFC Sternfahrt 2025 in Düsseldorf are expected to align with previous events, focusing on better and safer bicycle infrastructure, improved traffic safety for cyclists, measures to reduce car traffic and emissions in the city, and promoting cycling as a sustainable transport alternative.
The cycling tour will culminate in a central rally at the Johannes-Rau-Platz at 14.30, with the tour itself starting at 15.00. Cyclists will gather at various points in different districts of Düsseldorf before the Sternfahrten. These include Benrath, Schlossvorplatz at 13.00, Eller, Gertrudisplatz at 13.15, Gerresheim, Neusser Tor at 13.00, Grafenberg, Staufenplatz at 13.15, Kaiserswerth, Klemensplatz at 13.10, Oberbilk, Oberbilker Markt at 13.40, Oberkassel, Barbarossaplatz at 13.25, Stadtmitte, M.-Weyhe-Allee at 13.45, and Stockum, Aquazoo at 13.35.
Düsseldorf ADFC chairwoman Daniela Günther stated that people are ready to cycle more with wide bike lanes in city centers, gap-free, safe cycling paths, and a network of cycle expressways between cities. The ADFC urges the city to act swiftly to address these demands and make cycling a more viable and enjoyable option for residents and visitors alike.
For the latest official sources and details about the ADFC Sternfahrt 2025, it is recommended to check the official ADFC Düsseldorf website or social media channels, as they usually publish detailed route maps and demands shortly before the event.
- The ADFC's demands for the 2025 Sternfahrt in Düsseldorf encompass improvements in cycling infrastructure, promoting home-and-garden environments by reducing car traffic and emissions, and advocating cycling as a sustainable lifestyle choice.
- After the cycling tour, a central rally will take place at the Johannes-Rau-Platz, emphasizing the need for improved cycling infrastructure, traffic safety for cyclists, and creating a lifestyle that values sustainability and home-and-garden considerations.
