Winter cyclists conquer the Allgäu: defy the cold and collect kilometers!

Winter cyclists conquer the Allgäu: defy the cold and collect kilometers!

In the Allgäu, committed cyclists show that cycling is also an attractive option in winter. Stefan Wißmüller, an active member of the "Allgäu Snow Cyclists", reports on his positive experiences with winter cycling. He enjoys calm in the winter paths, where there is less traffic. The “Allgäu snow eagles” are part of the nationwide “frost commuters” community, which has existed since 2020 and is committed to promoting cycling in the winter months. According to a report by Merkur now has around 4,000 participants.

The members of the "Allgäu snow characters" adapt their driving style to the winter conditions and have already brought a lot of experience in dealing with snow. Stefan himself uses a fat bike with tunnel tires to ensure better grip on snowy paths. In addition to suitable equipment, it also emphasizes the importance of good lighting and an adapted air pressure. During his ten -year experience of year -round cycling, even when it rains, ice and snow, he describes the landscape in winter as particularly beautiful and the calm as very pleasant.

frost commuting: a joint action

The "Frost Community" campaign, which is organized from November to February, also promotes cycling in winter. With this initiative, participants can collect kilometers and exchange their experiences. As frostpendeln.de , the participants can enter their driven kilometers in a platform.

The campaign divides journeys into the categories bicycle, pedelec and S-pedelec and differentiated between business trips, concerns and leisure trips. In addition, monthly raffles of material prices motivate the cyclists to remain active. In the 2023/2024 season, a remarkable record of 1,000,000 kilometers was achieved, which is intended to strengthen the presence of cycling in winter. Security comes first, so that all participants are encouraged to exercise caution in the event of uncertain conditions.