Riedstadt once again the most bicycle-active municipality – Mörfelden-Walldorf and Stockstadt in second and third place
The Groß-Gerau district presented the results of the City Cycling 2025 5,774 cyclists participated – almost 500 more than last year – in 253 teams . Together, they covered 853,486 kilometers . This results in an estimated CO₂ savings of around 140 tons , assuming car journeys were replaced.
Riedstadt has been the leader since 2021
Riedstadt once again secured the title of most bicycle-active municipality. Per resident, 5.92 kilometers Mörfelden-Walldorf took second place Stockstadt am Rhein in third place (4.39 kilometers).
All 14 municipalities in the Groß-Gerau district participated in the campaign between May 18 and June 7, 2025.
Strong performances also in parliaments and teams
also boasts most cycling-active local parliament 62.76 kilometers were cycled per elected representative . Bischofsheim and Gernsheim .
In absolute terms, Rüsselsheim with 248,649 kilometers , followed by Mörfelden-Walldorf (170,911 kilometers) and Riedstadt (137,859 kilometers).
Praise from the district administrator
District Administrator Thomas Will thanked everyone involved:
"The district thanks all participants for their great commitment – together we are setting a strong example for climate protection and health. As a district administrator and cyclist, I am proud of the outstanding participation and the impressive performances. Perhaps next year we will finally break the million mark."
(Riedstadt - Red/PSGG)
Featured image: Defending the challenge cup: Riedstadt's Mayor Marcus Kretschmann (center) celebrates his first place in the city cycling competition. Certificates for second and third place went to Karsten Groß (Mörfelden-Walldorf) and Thomas Raschel (Stockstadt am Rhein). Also pictured are Eva Schecker, the district's local mobility coordinator (second from right), and District Administrator Thomas Will (right). Image: District Administration
