Ostfriesenfiets Lastenrad "Willm"

By purchasing the cargo bike, the municipality of Westoverledingen and OstfriesenFiets e.V. want to drive forward the mobility transition and climate protection. With a cargo bike, the car can be dispensed with for many short journeys. Larger purchases can be made and children can be transported. This not only saves money, but also greenhouse gas emissions and particulate matter, which are harmful to our environment and health.

The cargo bike is equipped with electronic assistance. Secured by three-point belts, two children can sit in the transport box. A rain cover can also be fitted. The bike can be rented for a maximum of three weekdays. Over the weekend, the bike can be rented from Friday to Tuesday. It cannot be borrowed or returned on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and bridge days. As the cargo bike is used to transport children and food, the transportation of animals is not permitted.

The cargo bike has even been given its own name - "Willm" after a real original from Overledingerland, "Wilhelm Brechtezende", known as "Oll Willm". Even during his lifetime, Oll Willm ran many errands for his fellow citizens by bicycle.

And this is how it works:

1. On the page Ostfriesenfiets.de register
2. Log in with user name and password
3. Select cargo bike "Willm"
4. Book cargo bike in calendar
5. Bring the appropriate documents (rental/return form and ID card) to pick up. 
   
6. Enjoy the ride.
7. Return at the station and return check.

Detailed information on borrowing can be found on the page Ostfriesenfiets.de under "how it works".