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Elderly bike enthusiasts in Borken

Municipality of District Borken Introduces 'Senior Cycling': Catering to Elderly Residents' Active Lifestyles through Bicycling Program

Elderly bicyclists in Borken making waves in the cycling community
Elderly bicyclists in Borken making waves in the cycling community

Elderly bike enthusiasts in Borken

In a bid to promote safety and prevention for older cyclists, the Borken and Gronau districts have announced a series of "Senior Cycling" events. The kick-off event will take place in Gronau on August 28, 2025, followed by events in Borken on September 25, 2025, and October 9, 2025, in Bocholt, and October 30, 2025, in Ahaus.

The "Senior Cycling" concept focuses on educating participants about safe cycling practices, including the correct use of helmets, lights, and bike lanes, as well as navigating intersections and roundabouts safely. During the event in Borken, critical traffic situations will be discussed with experts.

The Borken District boasts the highest ownership rate of pedelecs nationwide, making it an ideal location for such events. Registration for the Borken event can be done by phone at 02861-900-6161, with a voicemail service to record details. Participants will receive a callback.

The event in Borken will take place regularly in the future and is part of the district and police's prevention efforts. The route of the event in Borken follows accident hotspots in the district, aiming to address these areas of concern directly.

Besides Borken, the cities hosting the "Senior Cycling" program in autumn 2025 have not been identified in the provided search results. The location for the event in Gronau has not been specified, but it is also part of the district and police's prevention efforts. The date for the event in Gronau is earlier than the event in Borken, taking place on August 28, 2025.

For media inquiries regarding "Senior Cycling," contacts at the Borken Police Headquarters include Sandra Biedermann, Leonie Dreier, Markus Huels, Peter Lefering, Thorsten Ohm, Muzeyyen Sander, and Tina Schellberg.

Additional "Senior Cycling" events are scheduled to take place in Gronau on August 28, 2025, and in Bocholt and Ahaus in October 2025. The participant limit for "Senior Cycling" in Borken is set to a maximum of twelve people.

The "Senior Cycling" events aim to promote safe cycling practices among older adults, helping to reduce accidents and ensure a enjoyable and safe cycling experience for all.

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