Dalfsen residents invited to join cycling challenge with prizes and health benefits
Residents of Dalfsen can win prizes and improve their health by participating in the 'Da's zo gefietst' app challenge this April. The initiative encourages cycling for short trips, reducing traffic and CO₂ emissions while promoting a healthier lifestyle.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | 'Da's zo gefietst' app challenge |
| Organizer | Province of Overijssel |
| Municipality | Dalfsen |
| Duration | Entire month of April |
| Participants | All residents of Overijssel |
| Grand Prize | A bicycle of choice (e.g., e-bike or sports bike) |
| Weekly Prizes | Gift vouchers for local bike shops |
| How to Join | Download the app, select Overijssel challenge, and start cycling |
| Website | Overijssel Challenge |
The municipality of Dalfsen, in collaboration with the Province of Overijssel, promotes sustainable mobility and public health through initiatives like the 'Da's zo gefietst' app challenge. Such campaigns aim to reduce car dependency, improve air quality, and enhance the livability of urban and rural areas.
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Dalfsen participates in the 'Da's zo gefietst' app challenge Overijssel
In April, the municipality of Dalfsen will participate in the 'Da's zo gefietst!' app challenge, an initiative by the Province of Overijssel. This campaign encourages residents to cycle more often for short trips. Cycling is healthy, sustainable, and beneficial for the living environment. Additionally, participants have the chance to win attractive prizes every week. The app challenge runs throughout the entire month of April and is open to all residents of Overijssel. Every short cycling trip counts.
Why are we participating?
By encouraging residents to cycle more often, we are working towards a healthier and more vibrant community with safer and more sustainable town centers. Cycling is an accessible way to increase physical activity and contributes to a healthier lifestyle. Moreover, it helps reduce traffic congestion and parking pressure in Dalfsen, thereby improving livability and accessibility. There are also sustainability benefits: less car traffic means lower CO₂ emissions and a greener environment.
Deputy Mayor Betsy Ramerman: “Cycling is one of the simplest ways to do something good for yourself and for our municipality. Every trip contributes to a healthier lifestyle, safer streets, and a more sustainable environment. I hope as many residents as possible will participate and experience how wonderful it is to cycle more often.”
How does the challenge work?
The 'Da's zo gefietst' app automatically records short cycling trips. This allows you to collect points and letters. These letters can be used to form a codeword.
- Each week, a new codeword appears
- Solving each codeword gives you a chance to win fun prizes
- Anyone who solves at least one codeword in April automatically qualifies for the grand prize
- Saved points can be redeemed in the app for small rewards
Prizes
- Grand prize: a bicycle of your choice (e.g., e-bike or sports bike)
- Weekly prizes: such as gift vouchers for local bike shops
How to participate
Participation is simple, and you can join at any time in April:
- Download the free 'Da's zo gefietst' app:
- Google Play:
2. Select the Overijssel app challenge
3. Hop on your bike! After your first trip, the first letter will automatically appear on the screen. After ten trips, you can solve the first codeword.
More information
• About the Overijssel app challenge: www.overijsselonderweg.nl/daszogefietst
• About the national campaign: www.daszogefietst.nl