The yearly star ride in Berlin and Brandenburg is a famous and the world biggest bicycle demonstration. The event startet first on June 05, 1977 with the aims to make cycling more safely and attractive. Organiser of this demonstration is the ADFC Berlin and Brandenburg, the ADFC is the most known bicycle lobby in Germany. The participation has increased continously; in 2007 and 2008 up to 250,000 cyclists were officially counted.