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Family trip by bike in Lower Austria

Nice weather, vacation and holiday season – ideal conditions to make a trip by bike. Whether alone, as a couple or with the whole family: exploring Lower Austria with all its peculiarities on the bike is fun and offers enjoyment for all the senses. It should be well prepared for the cycling trip to be a complete success.

Being on the road means doing something for one’s own health and protecting the climate and the environment. In addition, smart means of transport are an answer to lack of space and noise in cities. “On the one hand, the bike is therefore the perfect companion for everyday life, but on the other hand it is becoming increasingly popular and used in tourism too. Excursions by bike are also a real insider tip for the discovery of the beautiful Lower Austrian landscapes. “reveals LH Deputy Stephan.

Lower Austria’s diversity of natural and cultural landscapes makes Lower Austria particularly attractive for cyclists. The signposted cycle route network in this country is a stately 4,200 kilometers. In addition to the varied topography, it is above all the bike-friendly climate that makes excursions so pleasant.

“Important for a relaxing bike ride is a good preparation. In addition to careful planning with regard to the level of difficulty of the route and accommodation options, route planners and maps in particular should not be missing. “said Herbert, Managing Director of Energy and Environment Agency NÖ. Before you start, check the bike for a short while: inflate wheels, check lights and reflective vests, test and service brakes, gear shift and chain.

For longer cycling trips, it is recommended to use waterproof bicycle bags that can accommodate light breathable clothing, rain cover, breakdown tools and food. It is also important that the bike is roadworthy on the road. In addition to a white headlight and a white reflector at the front of the bike, the right equipment includes a bicycle bell, working brakes, a red tail light and a red rear reflector at the rear, yellow reflectors on the pedals and two yellow or white reflectors on the sides of the bike. And the cyclists also have to wear reflective clothing with reflective fabric.

For children up to the twelfth year of age, there is a helmet requirement in Austria. But even after the head protection is useful and recommended. A good helmet complies with the standard DIN EN 1078 for adults or child helmets of the standard DIN EN 1080 and has a hard outer shell and reflective materials. It is very important to buy a helmet that fits really well – even when the cap is open and the head is tilted forward and slightly shaken.

For cycling trips in Lower Austria, there are also around 900 textbooks at around 200 stations in 76 communities. The next bike offer is ideal for combining with public transport, as there are 49 stations directly at train stations in Lower Austria. If you have a Lower Austria Card, you can also travel for a whole day with a next bike for free.

We want to increase the safety of children

We started the next edition of “Safe routes to school” – pro-social actions initiated by, Gazette Kreskas “. The aim of our campaign is to promote the principles of road safety among children of preschool and school age.

Supporters: Road Traffic Department of the Regional Police Headquarters in Krakow, PZU, the Association of Alter Ego, Alaska Centre Road, the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways Branch in Krakow, Board of Education, Municipal Police of the City of Krakow and Celled. This year we invite you to the art competition for children in preschool and school age (kindergarten class zero and 1-3 grade of primary school), who’s theme will be “Safe Way to the kindergarten / school – class by the belts.”

Participants: students and preschoolers, classes and branches, schools and kindergartens is to illustrate the topic share the work of plastic in the form of coloring, drawing, cut-outs, etc.. The work we are waiting from today (September 19) to October 19. For more information, regulations and action figures, which provide ready-made works available on the Internet? The winners receive attractive prizes, including ping – pong, table education, RTV, satchels, helmets, educational toys, books and many other surprises. All the winners of shares will take part in the gala at the end of the competition, which will take place in the Wicker Salt Mine. In addition, winning entries will be published in a special issue devoted to “Safe way to school.” Our partners support the action in different ways. The police organize the competition “reflective school” addressed to all primary schools in the province of Melaka. – We want to increase the safety of children. School on their own equips children with reflective vest, egg tie and vest. And we promote the most active schools and local communities – said Janis Norilsk of the Department of Traffic Police in Krakow. Another important element of our action is the theatrical performance “Kingdom of twisted time, that tale of the wise children.” This design preventive and theater performed by the city guard, which will be presented Sept. 29 at. 10.15 In Knew. Krakow guards on the idea that spectacle came up quite recently – a ceremonial its premiere in June this year. The show is an interactive presentation combining music, word, song and theatrical means of expression, transferring important content about the behavior on the road, precautions in contact with animals and rules of conduct towards strangers. It tells the story of Adam, who by magic to know the proper ways of behavior in situations in which you may find every one of the young audience. Meeting with children end up games and competitions that help perpetuate positive behaviors learned during the performance. In 2014, a competition organized by the police “reflective school” signed up 415 primary schools in the province of Palooka (1/3 of all schools in our province). In a vest and reflective elements it has been equipped with more than 60 thousand. There were many events to promote road safety. This year, the competition already joined more than 200 schools. From Krakow is in Skoda Primary 89, Primary School No. 134. September Police Department Traffic Police Headquarters visited the Primary School No. 56 and equip the glare students of class 2A. In addition to primary school students are organized and lectures on safety.