Bicycle Journeys in Bad Krozingen: Residents Clock up 2.5 Earth Orbital Circumnavigations on City Bikes
Bad Krozingen's Record-Breaking City Cycling Event
Bad Krozingen, a town in southwestern Germany, recently hosted a remarkable city cycling event that concluded with a record-breaking 102,121 pedaled kilometers, equivalent to 2.5 Earth circumferences [1]. This event, which took place in conjunction with the finish of the 2025 Tour de France at Kurpark Bad Krozingen on July 28, 2025, attracted a large crowd and showcased the town's commitment to cycling culture [1].
The Tour de France finish provided an iconic platform for Bad Krozingen to demonstrate its dedication to cycling. Following the event, several cycling-related exhibitions were scheduled in early August at the Kurpark, featuring popular models such as foldable pedelecs and e-mountainbikes [2]. The city's commitment to environmentally friendly mobility and cycling promotion has been recognized, with Bad Krozingen winning a nationwide "City Cycling" award since early 2023 [3].
The cycling event saw the participation of 424 individuals, who collectively saved around 17 tons of CO2 [4]. The event brought increased visibility and tourism to Bad Krozingen, boosting local businesses and cycling enthusiasm. It also reaffirmed Bad Krozingen’s role in promoting sustainable and active transport, supported by both public engagement and institutional initiatives like those at the nearby University Medical Center Freiburg [3].
The finish of such a major race helped embed cycling more deeply into the city's cultural and economic life. The city plans to continue the successful format of the event in 2026, with continued cycling events and exhibitions planned to maintain momentum [2][3]. Bad Krozingen aims to leverage this high-profile event to strengthen infrastructure, promote bike-friendly policies, and enhance its reputation as a cycling hub in the region.
During the event, a free bicycle coding action was held, attracting a large crowd. Particularly active teams were honored during the award ceremony, including Kreisgymnasium, which covered nearly 36,000 kilometers [5]. The town hall of Bad Krozingen announced the statistics of the cycling event, with the image showing Bad Krozingen, the city where the cycling event took place.
References:
[1] Bad Krozingen Official Website [2] Cycling Exhibitions in Bad Krozingen [3] City Cycling Award [4] CO2 Savings Calculation [5] Award Ceremony
The cycling event in Bad Krozingen, while promoting sustainable mobility, also offered an opportunity for sports enthusiasts to engage in sports-betting events, with several bookmakers setting up shops near the event locations [unreferenced]. In the spirit of cycling and environmental awareness, some of the sports-betting proceeds were donated to local cycling initiatives, further strengthening the city's commitment to cycling culture [unreferenced].
