Exciting Police Bike Ride Route Delights Young Onlookers During Holiday
In the picturesque town of Eutin, a three-day cycling course for children aged 7 to 9 took place from July 28 to 30, 2025. Organised by the Crime Prevention Office of the Lübeck Police Directorate, the event aimed to foster safe cycling behaviour and promote traffic safety.
The course, which proved to be a great success, saw children embarking on a group ride through the city, learning about different bike paths. Highlights included a visit to Eutin where the young cyclists were taught about safe cycling practices and traffic rules in a fun and engaging manner by instructors Heike Schmidt and Andrea Otte.
The children spent three hours each day at the traffic training ground, honing their skills through motor skills exercises such as slalom riding, one-handed steering, shoulder checks during riding, and crossing a seesaw. The focus was on promoting safety and improving children's coordination, attention, and sense of safety on a bicycle.
The course also aimed to lay the foundation for safe cycling behaviour. Children under eight were taught that they should ride on the sidewalk, while those over ten can ride on the road if there's no bike path. The mix of exercise, learning, and fun was greatly appreciated by the participants, with many leaving the course with boosted confidence in traffic.
The success of this cycling course indicates a promising future for similar initiatives. Plans for the continuation of such events are underway, with the aim of expanding participation, collaborating with schools, and integrating more advanced safety training. The Lübeck Police Directorate is committed to promoting traffic safety awareness among the younger generation, ensuring a safer future for all cyclists.
For detailed, current information about this specific Lübeck Police cycling course, it is recommended to check official Lübeck Police communications, local Lübeck government websites, or contact Lübeck community centres directly.
The cycling course not only focused on improving safe cycling behavior but also incorporated elements of education-and-self-development, as the children learned motor skills exercises and traffic rules. In addition to sports, the three-day event aimed to boost the confidence and sense of safety of young cyclists, reinforcing the Lübeck Police Directorate's commitment to promoting traffic safety education among the younger generation.
