27 Mahloneses have been pedalling hard
From 1 Mai to 31 August, there again was a mission called: Cycle to your workplace! For 16 years already the hands-on-activity for health promotion, initiated by AOK and ADFC (Common German Bicycle Club), exists. Almost as long as that, Mahlo is taking part in it. This year also, the Mahlo-employes pushed the pedals diligently.
The initiative’s main aim is to encourage having fun bycicling and exercising. Because one fact is obvious: anybody who leaves their car its parking spot more often, is not only doing something for their health but is also protecting the evironment. During the campaign, the participants have to cycle to work on at least 20 days. 27 Mahloneses – more than ten percent of the staff though – passed this test with flying colours. Wind and weather conditions are not used as an excuse by many. For them, the bycicle is the best way to go to work. That is also true for every sixth employed person in Germany.
Franz Gallmeier, chairman of the works committee, and CEO Rainer Mestermann praised the motivation and sportsmanship. Mestermann emphasised the athletic performance of the Mahloneses: “You conquered your weaker inner self time and time again. Together you certainly gathered several thousand kilometer.” The longest distance had René Thurow to conquer. His daily way to work are 16 Kilometers – one way! Mestermann advised his employees to always ensure their own safety and wished them a safe journey. As an acknowledgement for their performance, every participant got an Infuser-bottle.