The European Day of the Bicycle takes place every year in June. And inspires hundreds of people to cycle. It was launched in 1998 to draw attention to the increasing traffic problem in Europe and to show alternatives. This year, too, there will be many events and campaigns around the theme of cycling throughout Europe.
Cycling keeps you fit and healthy. That's why we offer our employees the option of a job bike as a special benefit. This not only saves them money, but also does something for their health.
All employee benefits at a glance.
3 good reasons why cycling in the city is worthwhile.
1. cycling - a hobby that improves your health
Cycling is not only fun and has always inspired young and old, it also promotes fitness and endurance. In a hectic working day, it is often difficult to find enough time for sufficient exercise. The journey to work or after work can easily be turned into a daily exercise program if you get on your bike and pedal hard. Anyone who tries it out will quickly realize how good it feels to get moving after a long day at the office. Cyclists do the sport on the side, so to speak, have fun and improve their health in the long term.
2. cycling contributes to climate protection
Cycling is not only good for your health, it is also a good contribution to climate protection. If you switch to a bike more often in the city and leave your car behind, you help to save toxic CO2. And another advantage: bikes are much quieter than cars. So if more people in cities cycled to work instead of driving, the city air would be of better quality overall and the noise level would not be so high. More peace and quiet and fresh air could have a positive impact on the well-being of all city dwellers. And the animal and plant world would also benefit if the city were a more life-friendly space.
3. cycling saves time
The main purpose of Bicycle Day is to draw attention to the increasing traffic problems in Europe's major cities. Getting around in congested streets is not only a stress factor, it also often costs a lot of time. Especially in the morning and evening rush hour, cars are parked bumper to bumper and progress is very slow. If you can avoid the rush-hour traffic jams on your own bike, you can get to work or your well-deserved evening off faster.
Have you heard of Velo City?
For many Berliners, cycling is not just a leisure activity, but also a sport. And where better to test your sporting talent than at Velo City?
With around 12,000 participants, VeloCity is one of the biggest cycling events in Berlin. Cycling enthusiasts can put their skills to the test on routes of 60 and 100 kilometers in length. Naturally, our sports-loving colleagues from nexnet wanted to be there too.
Fun fact: We at nexnet not only support the sporting enthusiasm of our colleagues by paying the participation fee, but also sponsor the jerseys.
Join our team and be part of the next VeloCity in the nexnet jersey!
