Spektrum: In order to get the continuing rise in coronavirus infection rates under control, the government recently imposed a second hard lockdown. Bicycle associations are now using this opportunity to emphasize the importance of cycling and cycling in general in combating the pandemic. Mobility shifts are emerging. The coronavirus pandemic has... read more
News in brief: The transport transition is a long-discussed odyssey. Now, the coronavirus is causing a large part of the conceived mobility concept to go up in flames: Public transport, at least when operating at full capacity, is an environmentally friendly solution for the future. However, the current crisis also reveals that public transport is a hotbed for the spread of diseases... read more
Interview: The UCI has canceled all cycling events until the end of April, and what will happen beyond that is uncertain. This means that all cycling disciplines are temporarily on hold, at a time when things are actually very busy. We spoke with Friedemann Schmude, team manager of the successful mountain bike team Bulls, about his assessment of the situation and what this means... read more
News in brief: Whether Berlin, Bogotá, or London, the world's metropolises are in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the crisis has consequences that many cyclists would have last expected. While car traffic and the use of public transport have declined noticeably in almost all major cities in recent weeks, cycling has increased significantly. And so the world's cities are... read more
News in brief: This Wednesday, the German Chancellor and the state leaders agreed on the next steps to contain the coronavirus. Bicycle dealers and customers have reason to breathe a sigh of relief! After weeks of closed showrooms in bicycle retailers, we received some good news this Wednesday: As of April 20th... read more
