Schwerin cyclist on 1,400 km tour to Finland: message in your luggage!

Schwerin cyclist on 1,400 km tour to Finland: message in your luggage!

On July 5, 2025, seven cyclists from Schwerin start moving to start their journey to the Finnish twin town of Vaasa. The group, consisting of five men and two women, starts at Bertha-Klingberg-Platz, accompanied by applause and the best wishes of the local population. Her tour comprises a proud 1,400 kilometers and leads over Sweden, with a stop in Växjö. This campaign is organized by the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) and managed by Roberto Koschmidder. Support comes from the city and the Sparkassenstiftung, which not only organizes the accommodations, but also provides two night ferries to Sweden and Finland.

The cyclists bring a message from Mayor Rico Badenschier (SPD) to Vaasa. Badenschier has written two letters for the participants and emphasizes the importance of local partnerships, especially in the light of current border controls in Europe. On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the partnership between Schwerin and Vaasa, which is celebrated in 2025, the participants hope for strengthening the connection between the two cities.

a tour with a fixed frame

The entire trip is divided into 17 stages, at a pleasant pace and with regular breaks to maximize the enjoyment of the landscape. During the tour there are overnight stays in hotels on the program so that the cyclists can relax every evening. The return journey has already been organized: it leads back to Travemünde by ferry from Vaasa. Interested parties who want to be part of this exciting bicycle trip can register directly with the ADFC, whereby a down payment of 300 euros is required. The registration deadline falls on March 14, 2025.

Ralf Klein, the chairman of the ADFC regional group Schwerin, must remain at home despite his anticipation for participation this year for health reasons. But he is planning to be active again in 2026. His tireless use for cycling and promoting cycling tours remains an important concern.

bike tours in the trend

The current developments in bike tourism show a positive tendency: the ADFC expects a further increase in number of participants for the bike travel year 2025. This is also underlined by publishing the latest edition of the magazine "Discover Germany by bike". Various routes and regions in Germany are presented in this issue that are of interest to cyclists. The ADFC, as the greatest advocacy group for cyclists in Germany, relies on the crisis resistance of cycling tours that are not only healthy, but also environmentally friendly.

The new edition of the magazine not only contains many useful tips for planning cycling tours, but also a practical checklist. With more and more excellent cycling routes-a total of 47 ADFC quality cycling routes and six ADFC cycling regions-it makes it easier to find bike friends to find attractive and high-quality routes. Even the tourist providers have increasingly invested in quality and diversity in recent years, which further increases the popularity of bike tours.

Cyclists from Schwerin, who came on July 5, have an exciting and important journey in front of them. With every pedal step, you make a valuable contribution to promoting cycling and strengthening interpersonal relationships across borders. The cyclists and the ADFC are happy about everyone who wants to share this path with them.

More information about this exciting initiative and the importance of the partnership between Schwerin and Vaasa can be found in the reports of Nordkurier href = "https://www.schwerin.de/news/adfc-besucht-partnerstadt-vaasa-mit-dem-bahrrad/"> Schwerin.de and Adfc.de .