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Bike to Work

The Bike to Work Challenge, scheduled for summer 2026, aims to encourage significantly more people to commute to work by bike instead of by car.

Graphic - Mainz Wiesbaden

Project title:

Bike to Work 

Organizer/Contact:

Scholz & Volkmer GmbH
Schwalbacher Straße 72
65183 Wiesbaden, Germany


Brief description:

Cycling gives you energy, reduces stress, and is good for the environment. That’s exactly what the Bike to Work Challenge in the summer of 2026 is all about. The campaign promotes sustainable commuting and aims to motivate you to ride your bike more often.

Residents of Mainz and Wiesbaden are encouraged to bike to work—and for other trips—as often as possible instead of driving, from August 16 through September 13. At the same time, the routes you take will be collected and incorporated into the planning of the bike expressway between Mainz and Wiesbaden.

The Bike to Work Challenge kicks off on August 16 at 4 p.m. with a large bike parade featuring a bridge tour. The starting points are the main train stations in Mainz and Wiesbaden, respectively. Afterward, the event will officially open with a panel discussion featuring the transportation officials from both cities, followed by a party as part of the “Stadtgefühle Festival.”

Dates/period:

  • Kickoff: Bike Rally on August 16, 4:00–6:00 p.m., starting points: Mainz and Wiesbaden main train stations
  • Challenge Period: August 16 through September 13, 2026 

Venue

Mainz and Wiesbaden: Public Bike Paths and Streets

Division/field of action:

Mobility, health 

Further information

Here you can register yourself or your organization—whether you’re a company, government agency, club, family, or just an individual cyclist.
Questions: infobrueckenschlag-challengede

Cultural Office

Address

Schillerplatz 1-2
65185 Wiesbaden

Postal address

P.O. Box 3920
65029 Wiesbaden

Further information

Visitor entrance: Friedrichstraße 16

Notes on public transport

Public transport: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 262, 45, 46, 47, 48, E, N2, N4, N5, N9, N10, N11, N12, X26.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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