Jena, October 2026: The 2026 STADTRADELN campaign in Jena came to an official close with an award ceremony honoring the most successful teams and individual cyclists. More than 3,400 participants cycled over 670,000 kilometers, saving an estimated 110 tons of CO₂ emissions. Jena ranked second in Thuringia once again.
Schools and university hospital top the rankings
Once again, two Jena schools topped the team rankings. Otto-Schott-Gymnasium took first place with around 54,000 kilometers, followed by Angergymnasium with approximately 52,000 kilometers. Jena University Hospital came third with nearly 45,000 kilometers.
A new club category was introduced this year, with cash prizes for the winners. Radclub Jena e.V. took first place, ahead of the German Cyclists' Association (ADFC) and the German Life Saving Association (DLRG).
Individual achievements were also recognized for the first time. Sina Truckenbrodt led the rankings with 2,277 kilometers, followed by school students Alexandra Volkmer and Felix Barta, who each cycled more than 2,000 kilometers.
asphericon supports sustainable mobility
As a long-standing partner of STADTRADELN in Jena, asphericon GmbH supported the campaign once again and entered its own team. With an average of 343 kilometers per cyclist, the team narrowly missed a place on the podium in the company ranking.
STADTRADELN is part of asphericon's efforts to promote sustainable mobility. It also encourages employees to cycle more frequently in their daily lives and stay active outside working hours.
"The results of this year's STADTRADELN show how many people in Jena are actively supporting sustainable mobility. Every kilometer cycled represents a decision to use a bicycle in everyday life. As a long-standing partner of the campaign, we are pleased to support this commitment and recognize the most successful teams," says Alexander Zschäbitz, CEO of asphericon GmbH.
STADTRADELN returns in 2027
The next STADTRADELN campaign in Jena is scheduled for August 27 to September 16, 2027. Residents, schools, companies and clubs will once again be invited to cover as many everyday journeys as possible by bicycle.
About STADTRADELN
STADTRADELN is an international campaign organized by the Climate Alliance. In 2025, more than 1.2 million people from 3,013 municipalities participated and collectively covered 237 million kilometers by bicycle. The campaign aims to encourage more people to use bicycles in their daily lives and to promote cycling, climate protection and quality of life in local communities.
For further information
Dr. Thomas Hegenbart
Phone: +49-3641-3100500
Email: presse@asphericon.com