#21daysinthesaddlechallenge (#21dageninhetzadel challenge)

Maastricht | Information, communication, awareness raising and capacity building

The #21daysinthesaddlechallenge (#21dageninhetzadel challenge) targeted employees (car users) of organisations in the South Limburg region, who had the opportunity to sign up for a free cycling programme for 21 days. The programme encourages citizens to cycle, particularly for commuting to work. Participants had the opportunity to select between normal bicycles, e-bicycles, speed pedelecs, and electric cargo bikes, and were offered accessories such as a smart bike lock connected to a phone app. Similar campaigns, such as the 7daysinthesaddlechallenge, have also been launched.

Domain: Passenger transport

Type of initiative: Information, communication, awareness raising and capacity building

Main goals:

  • Mitigating climate change (decarbonization)
  • Improving health
  • Improving accessibility

Target practice: Commuting, leisure mobility

Period: June – October 2023

Lead organizations: Zuid-Limburg Bereikbaar, Cycle Center Valkenburg and X-Bike BV – Regional public authority, business and industry (companies)

Type of funding institutions: Regional public authority

Participatory process: No.

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