Bicycling is the focus of an upcoming competition in Kaiserslautern. (Stars and Stripes)

Youth and adult cyclists in Kaiserslautern can take part in a contest that begins May 15.

The event challenges participants to join or form a team and travel by bicycle for 21 days, tracking how many kilometers they rack up. The kick-off for the 17th edition of the city’s event will be May 15 at 5:30 p.m. in front of the city hall.

“Four different guided tours will be offered to kick things off - from leisurely to brisk, for after-work cyclists, mountain bikers and racing cyclists”, according to a press release from the city. At this time, around 520 people have registered in 78 teams.

People who would like to take part in the event and find more info on how to track their kilometers can register here.