On the road by bike – Bike to Work Challenge 2025

Every year, Pro Velo Switzerland’s nationwide ‘bike to work’ campaign motivates thousands of people to cycle to work in May and June. Across all registered companies, a total of 29,180,331 kilometres were covered and 4,202 tonnes of CO₂ were saved.

The Weisse Arena Group took part again in 2025. Thirty employees in eight teams covered a total of 6,004 kilometres, saving 865 kilograms of CO₂.For 15 years now, the ‘bike to work’ challenge has been a fixed part of the Weisse Arena Group’s annual calendar. The aim is to promote environmentally friendly mobility and offer a healthy alternative to motorised transport. A total of 569 cycling days were recorded, which corresponds to 62% of all possible journeys to work.

 

Results of the best teams

The team ‘Gebirgsraser’ recorded the most cycling days with 110 days and a cycling share of 89%. Team members Elea Stamm, Patric Perez and Yannik Wicki covered a total of 473 kilometres and saved 68 kilograms of CO₂. In second place was the team ‘#LAAX BABY’ with 843 kilometres, 93 cycling days and a cycling share of 74%, and with 121 kilograms of CO₂ the highest savings among all teams. Third place went to the team ‘Schnuiz&Bregypants’ with 671 kilometres, 72 cycling days and a cycling share of 64%. The CO₂ savings amounted to 97 kilograms.

 

Comparison with last year

Compared to 2024, slightly fewer employees took part this year (2024: 37 people in 10 teams). The total distance covered was also slightly lower than last year at 6,004 kilometres (2024: 8,291 kilometres). Nevertheless, this year’s result shows that commitment to climate-friendly mobility within the Weisse Arena Group remains high.

Congratulations and many thanks to all participants for their great efforts!

8

Teams

30

participants

6004

kilometre

865

kg CO2 compensation

569

Number of cycling days