Spektrum: The trend toward e-bikes continues unabated. This is good news for general health and the environment. Only human-powered cycling or walking are more environmentally friendly in terms of transportation. Nevertheless, there is continued criticism of the carbon footprint of electric bikes. The Zwickau-based manufacturer is putting this criticism to good use... read more
Do you remember the scrappage bonus from 2009? Officially known as the environmental bonus, this 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 bonus based on a similar principle for the purchase of bicycles. €2.500 for a new one... read more
Spektrum: The past year has shown that cycling is becoming increasingly important. However, politicians, citizens, and associations still have a lot to do to ensure that the many additional cyclists are safe on their bikes. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann and Transport Minister Kerstin Schreyer are now presenting the Bavarian plans. Bicycle patrols and consistent... read more
Spektrum: The bicycle is set to become an even more important component of Germany's mobility concept in the future. 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 also numerous closed cycle networks. These, in turn, are intended to have a feedback effect... read more
News: A lot has changed in terms of mobility and mobility policy since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis. But that's still not enough for the "Bundesrad" coalition. For this reason, on September 10, the association presented a list of four demands to Gero Storjohann, chairman of the parliamentary group "Bicycles in the German Bundestag." Who is behind it? read more
