Start of the 2025 season for bike to work
From May 1, 2025, the time has come again: Switzerland is cycling. Thousands of people will get on their bikes for one or two months and cycle to work as part of the bike to work challenge. More than 100,000 participants from almost 4,000 companies are setting an example for health, sustainability and team spirit.
What began years ago as a simple mobility campaign is now a firmly established part of a modern work culture. Companies from all sectors use bike to work to bring movement into the working day and connect employees with each other. And in a playful, uncomplicated way. This is also the case at Lungenliga Ost, where the bike to work challenge is a permanent fixture in the calendar - not as an obligation, but out of conviction: "It doesn't take much to make a difference," says Ursina Raymann, Head of Health Promotion and Prevention. "A bike, a team, a goal - and suddenly exercise is part of everyday life again." The community aspect is particularly motivating: "When over 100,000 people take part, you feel that you are part of something bigger."
1500 prizes worth over 140,000 francs
One of the secrets of the bike to work challenge's success lies in the team spirit: cyclists ride in teams of four, motivate each other, laugh and sometimes complain - about rain and headwinds. Those who persevere are not only in a better mood, but also have the chance to win one of almost 1500 prizes with a total value of over 140,000 francs. The bike to work participants from Lungenliga Ost are also competing to cover the most kilometers. And that's not all: the creative team names make people smile internally.
bike to work gets employees cycling
The bike to work challenge not only puts people in a good mood, but also has a long-term effect: "Thanks to bike to work, one Lungenliga Ost employee has started cycling again after many years. Today she cycles almost every day - even in the rain," says Ursina Raymann. Raymann's view of cycling has also changed: "I consciously plan detours - not because I have to, but because it's good for me." Her tip for newcomers: "Don't be too hard on yourself. Every kilometer counts. And: celebrate yourself when you keep going."
Internal communication is key to motivating employees to take part in the bike to work challenge: for example, Lungenliga Ost provides regular information via email and flyers as well as personal advice from a coordinator. The aim is to get even more colleagues on two wheels every year.
If you would like to motivate employees in your company to take part in the bike to work challenge: Teams must be registered by May 31, 2025 possible.
Registration: biketowork.ch/en/company
