Spectrum: The e-bike trend continues unabated. This is good news for general health and the environment. Only muscle-powered bicycles or walking are more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. Nevertheless, the carbon footprint of e-bikes is repeatedly criticized. This criticism is addressed by the Zwickau-based manufacturer of… read more
Do you remember the scrappage scheme from 2009? This incentive, also officially known as the environmental bonus, was offered by the German government in the aftermath of the financial crisis to all drivers who replaced their old car with a new one. France now wants to introduce a similar incentive for the purchase of bicycles. €2.500 for a new… read more
Spectrum: The past year has shown that cycling is becoming increasingly important. However, to ensure that the many additional cyclists are also safe on their bikes, politicians, citizens, and associations still have a lot to do. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann and Transport Minister Kerstin Schreyer are now presenting Bavaria's plans. Bicycle patrols and consistent… read more
Spectrum: Cycling is set to become an even more important component of Germany's future mobility concept. The federal government has decided on nothing less as part of its climate package. It states that Germany should not only have more good cycle paths, but numerous interconnected cycling networks. These, in turn, are intended to benefit from a feedback effect… read more
News: A lot has changed in the areas of mobility and mobility policy since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis. But for the "Bundesrad" cycling association, this is still not enough. For this reason, on September 10th, the association presented a list of four demands to Gero Storjohann, chairman of the parliamentary group "Cycling in the German Bundestag". Who's behind it... read more
