Bremen loses top bicycle position: overtaking Frankfurt and Hanover!

Bremen loses top bicycle position: overtaking Frankfurt and Hanover!

Bremen is facing a change in cycling: In the current bicycle ranking of the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC), the Hanseatic city has lost its top spot and has fallen back to third place. Loud t online Bremen was overtaken by Frankfurt am Main and Hanover, which now take the top places. This is a notable step backwards, as the city of Bremen took first place in 2018, 2020 and 2022.

The overall grade for Bremen has improved slightly, from 3.57 in 2022 to 3.54 in the new evaluation, but it remains behind the grade of 3.52 for Hanover and 3.49 for Frankfurt. The ranking is based on a comprehensive survey conducted between September and December 2024. Over 200,000 cyclists from 1,047 cities and towns in Germany rated their experiences and opinions on the cycle paths and the feeling of safety when cycling.

Bicycle climate test 2024

The ADFC bicycle climate test, which was carried out for the eleventh time this year, not only focuses on the large cities, but also provides important insights into the satisfaction of cyclists in Germany. Loud ADFC Around 213,000 citizens gave their opinion on the cycle paths. The test is funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport and aims to provide realistic feedback on the cycling situation.

There is an upward trend in cities with over 500,000 inhabitants: ten of them were able to significantly improve their ratings. Nuremberg has caught up the most, followed by Leipzig and Frankfurt. However, over 70% of those surveyed feel unsafe on the road, especially when overtaking by cars. These results are a clear sign that there is still a lot to be done in the area of ​​cycling.

Improving infrastructure

The cycle paths that are particularly criticized are those that are too narrow or have lots of parking spaces and, according to the surveys, perform the worst. This is where city planners and political leaders need to start in order to make cycling safer and more attractive. According to the survey results, 77% of cyclists believe they are uncomfortable being overtaken by vehicles. These challenges must be overcome in order to further promote bicycles as a means of transport.

The ADFC bicycle climate test is one of the largest surveys on cycling satisfaction worldwide and offers important information on how to improve the infrastructure. While Bremen has occupied outstanding places in the past, it is now time to set a new course for the future and strengthen cycling in the city. More information about the results can be found on the ADFC website: fahrradklima-test.adfc.de.