World premiere in Wolfsburg: 190 bikers for mental health on tour!
World premiere in Wolfsburg: 190 bikers for mental health on tour!
In Wolfsburg and Braunschweig, 190 motorcycles and racing bikes rolled through the streets in Wolfsburg and Braunschweig - an impressive sign of the detabilization of depression. Led by the members of the Fellowship Ride, an international motorcycle movement, the participants started at the Autostadt car park. The event was not only a one -time motorcycle ride, but a sign of the importance of mental health, which was accompanied by many personal stories. The event was organized by the VW employee Nelson Pinheiro and was already the fourth of its kind.What exactly happened today? Two convoys- one for motorcyclists, one for racing cyclists- made their way to Braunschweig and the Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the KISS Wolfsburg organization, which is committed to mental illnesses. "Every route driven is a statement," according to the message of the organizers of Fellowship Ride that organize trips worldwide to increase awareness of mental health. Today's event offered drivers the opportunity to exchange ideas and at the same time send a clear message: it is important to talk about mental illnesses and support each other.
some impressive numbers
The participants came for very different backgrounds - from personal experiences with mental illnesses to the support of friends and acquaintances. Among the 50 racing cyclists, teams from MTV Vorsfelde and VfB Fallersleben were represented, who together struggled for the good cause. In addition, the Vespa Club Passione was on board and focused on the fun and deep meaning of the journey.
- around 190 participants in total
- 250 kilometers on country roads to the meeting point Tetzelstein in the Elm
- 20 bikers of the civilian motorcycle relay MTAS accompanied the convoy
Edith Gerhardt, the managing director of the Autostadt, praised the participants for their courage and role model function. Mayor Andreas Klaffehn also underlined the importance of such actions for social awareness. "It is important that we talk about topics such as depression and don't turn them under the carpet," he emphasized.
mental health in focus
mental health plays an important role in the quality of life, social interaction and performance. According to the Robert Koch-Institut are widespread in society and affect many people. Nevertheless, there is often a stigmatization around mental illnesses, which makes it difficult to exchange ideas and understanding.
With events such as the Fellowship Ride, a positive influence is to be exercised. The participants not only campaign for themselves, but also create space for discussions about mental health. Every trip, whether with a motorcycle or a racing bike, becomes a step in the right direction - for more openness and understanding.
In summary, it can be said: Today we not only experienced an impressive bike tour, but also set a strong sign against silence about mental illness. Changes arise from conversations and through community - and that was exactly what was lived here today.| Details | |
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| Ort | Braunschweig, Deutschland |
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