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Tens of Thousands Cycle Into Berlin for ADFC's Fahrradsternfahrt

The ADFC event brought riders along 20 routes totaling 2,000 kilometers into Berlin to demand safer cycling infrastructure.

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Overview

  • Tens of thousands of cyclists converged on Berlin’s city center under the slogan “Alle aufs Rad!” to express broad support for better bike lanes.
  • Major thoroughfares, including the Avus and the A100-Südring Autobahn sections, were closed to car traffic throughout the event.
  • Many participants joined the ride at interim points along the designated routes, highlighting community involvement.
  • Overnight groups traveled from as far as Stettin, Leipzig and Dessau to link up with the main ride at dawn.
  • The Deutsche Wetterdienst forecast showers and localized thunderstorms across Berlin and Brandenburg during the Fahrradsternfahrt.