Police in Dortmund and ADFC Dortmund team up for a joint cycling vacation initiative, open to both youth and seniors, starting on July 28
Dortmund, Germany - The city of Dortmund, in collaboration with the Dortmund Police and ADFC Dortmund, is set to launch a joint summer holiday cycling safety campaign. The initiative aims to promote safe and technically sound cycling, reaching all generations and raising awareness of potential risks on the road.
The campaign will kick off on July 28th at 11 am at the Fredenbaum Youth Traffic School (Münsterstr. 270 C, Dortmund-Mitte). Children under 10 years old may only participate when accompanied. For more information or registration, interested individuals can contact ADFC Dortmund via email at [email protected] or by phone at 0231/136685.
The campaign offers a variety of activities, including free roller and bicycle training for children, traffic safety training for schoolgirls, individual training for adults and seniors in low-traffic areas, guided bicycle tours, and workshops on topics such as brake check, bicycle workshop, and theft protection. The exact dates for these exercises can be found on the tour schedule at [https://touren-termine.adfc.de/](https://touren-termine.adfc.de/).
While specific details about the Dortmund campaign during the summer holidays were not found in the sources, it is common for road safety initiatives in Germany to focus on teaching children safe cycling practices, promoting helmet use and proper equipment, and teaching safe behavior at crossings and traffic interactions.
Dr. Andreas Bach from ADFC Dortmund emphasizes the importance of using high-quality U-locks for properly protecting expensive bicycles and securing them to fixed objects. The goal of the campaign is to promote visibility, technical safety, and a good feeling in the saddle.
Media appointments with Police President Gregor Lange on July 28th are available for O-tone and image material, with invitations sent a few days before the event. Interested individuals can participate in cycling training or pick up tips for more safety in the saddle between July 28th and August 8th.
[1] The search results do not provide specific details on a **Dortmund-specific** summer campaign. They mainly mention the 2025 ROADPOL Safety Days occurring from September 16-22, which focus on two-wheelers and their safety on the road but do not specify Dortmund or a summer holiday campaign.
[3] No relevant data appears about the exact timing, activities, or collaborators involved in a Dortmund cycling safety campaign during the summer holidays from the sources.
[5] General road safety education in German regions often includes teaching children how to cross pedestrian crossings safely, highlighting that pedestrians have absolute priority at crosswalks and that cyclists must follow specific rules when crossing while on foot or bicycle.
The Dortmund campaign, set to begin on July 28th, will not only focus on safety training for children and adults, but also delve into areas such as health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise, with workshops on bike maintenance and theft protection. Furthermore, the initiative will encourage a lifestyle that complements home-and-garden principles, as participants will be urged to use high-quality U-locks to secure their bicycles properly.
