Wiesbaden is cycling – for an inclusive tandem!
Since 2021, Wiesbaden has been collecting jointly via the DB Rad+ app Bike-kilometre – and with every major milestone, the Wiesbaden cycling community gets a ‘reward’. The next big kilometre destination is the 2.5 million cycling kilometres: If these are reached by spring 2027, Wiesbaden will receive a high-quality inclusive e-tandem for free lending for all citizens.
A tandem for participation and cycling experiences for two
Cycling, chatting and laughing comfortably in a team, without fear of getting out of balance. Maybe after a rehab, maybe with the partner who hasn't driven for a long time. Maybe with a child, a parent, or someone with a handicap. Or simply with the joy of being comfortable on the bike together. This is possible with the BamBuk E-Trike Tandem! "BamBuk's electrically assisted tricycle tandem was developed specifically for these situations. For people who want to travel together - safely, comfortably and with real participation", says the website of the special bicycle manufacturer from Bühl.
Cooperation between the Environment Agency, the ADFC Bicycle Club and Aktion Mensch
"We want to make cycling possible for all cycling enthusiasts – and together with the Wiesbaden Environment Agency, we have submitted an application to Aktion Mensch to be able to purchase an inclusive e-tandem for Wiesbaden", says Markus Plümer from the board of the ADFC Fahrrad-Club Wiesbaden/Rheingau-Taunus e.V. The high-quality e-tandem from the bicycle manufactory BamBuk should - according to the plan - from spring 2027 via the LILJA Platform of the ADFC be bookable – and can then be borrowed free of charge. “We are planning to cooperate with the Orangerie Aukammtal des Facettenwerks for the rental, where the new tandem will first be stationed”, says Plümer.
Click on the photo and you can see the BamBuk E-Trike in motion:
DB Rad+ Challenge: 2.5 million kilometers of bicycles
First of all, however, it is still necessary to trample vigorously over the winter! Because in order to get the inclusive tandem, Wiesbaden first has to create the 2.5 million kilometers in the DB Rad+ app. ‘Currently, the odometer in the DB Rad+ app shows 2,325,000 kilometers – so there are still about 175,000 kilometers missing until the big milestone,’ explains Hella Frey from the Environment Agency. ‘If Wiesbaden stays tuned over the winter and pedals diligently, we can already achieve the 2.5 million mark at the start of the season in March.’ In October 2026, more than 46,000 kilometers had last come together. The motto from now on is: Turn on the bike and DB Rad+ app so that the bike kilometers are counted for the milestone!
Download the app now – every kilometre counts!
The DB Rad+ App can be found at Download in the Google Play Store and in Apple App Store.
More information about the DB Rad+ app of Deutsche Bahn is available HERE.
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