Together with the local councils, the city of Frankfurt (Oder) is opening the new SpOrtsteilroute on Saturday, 30 May, as part of a celebratory kick-off bike tour. All Frankfurt cycling enthusiasts are invited to cycle along the 42 km route between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and try out the new outdoor sports equipment in the districts. The tour starts at the market square in Frankfurt (Oder), meeting point from 8.30 a.m.
Mayor Dr Axel Strasser: "With the SpOrtsteilroute, we are creating an attractive exercise programme for all generations in our sports-loving city and at the same time bringing our districts even closer together. With the kick-off cycle tour at the end of May, we are inviting all interested citizens to pedal together, try out new things and discover our districts in a special way. I will be cycling along myself and look forward to chatting with participants along the route. My heartfelt thanks go to the local councils, who are contributing to the success of this event with their great commitment and many creative ideas."
The SpOrtsteilroute, which has been expanded to include a total of 28 outdoor sports equipment, creates an additional link between Frankfurt's nine districts. This enriches the existing offerings at the popular rest stops with additional opportunities for sporting activities and socialising in public spaces.
Registration and contact
For organisational reasons, advance registrations are welcome by Tuesday, 26 May, by email to buergerbudget@frankfurt-oder.de or by telephone on 0335 552-9964. The first 30 registrants can look forward to a small surprise at the starting point. After the registration deadline, participants will receive further information about the route and corresponding safety instructions
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Key data for the kick-off bike tour
Meeting point: Marktplatz 1, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder)
Total length: approx. 42 km (round trip through all districts)
Planned route: map-vector2.cdr
Participation: please register by e-mail or telephone
The pace will be moderate, with plenty of breaks for light refreshments in the neighbourhoods.
Schedule
- from 8.30 a.m.: Arrival at the market square in Frankfurt (Oder)
- 9.00 am: Greeting from the Lord Mayor and safety briefing
- 9.3 pm: Start of the tour towards Kliestow
- approx. 4.30 pm: Arrival in Güldendorf and finish (Märkischer Naturgarten), afterwards there is the opportunity to take part in a guided tour
It is possible to leave early or join the tour later at the intermediate stops in Rosengarten-Pagram (approx. 11.15 am at the playground on Hauptstraße) and Markendorf-Siedlung (approx. 2.30 pm at the playground on Lehmweg).
If you have any questions, please contact Mateusz Weis-Banasczczyk (Citizen Participation Officer) by telephone on 0335 552-9964 or by email at mateusz.weis-banaszczyk@frankfurt-oder.de.
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Background information
The "SpOrtsteilroute durch die ländlichen Ortsteile von Frankfurt (Oder)" project was funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) as part of the development programme for rural areas in Brandenburg and Berlin. The funding organisation is the State Office for Rural Development, Agriculture and Land Consolidation (LELF).