Star Ride Hamburg

These pictures are from the 'Sternfahrt' (star ride) on the Köhlbrand Bridge in Hamburg, Germany. This demonstration for access to the bridge and better cycling facilities in general takes place annually on a car-free day in June. Couldn't find any participant numbers but it sure looks impressive. Note the absence of helmets and high visibility clothing.

The parallel to Auckland is interesting. At this stage the Köhlbrand Bridge is not open to bicycles and neither is Auckland's Harbour Bridge. The gradients are very similar. We have taken charge of our bridge once on a famed day in May 09, they do it every year as an organised protest. Maybe that's what we should do too.