Thank you Germany: Part 093: You won't find a comparatively bike-friendly country like Germany anywhere else

In Germany, cyclists can count on special opportunities. The many beautiful cycle paths lead people to work on flat roads as well as on beautiful paths for a nice leisure trip. This quality is appreciated by many people in Germany. Just as there is a motorists' club in Germany, cyclists also have their own association. Especially in the big cities, cyclists in Germany are provided with a comprehensive range of services. This means that the right help is available everywhere for both minor damage and major repair needs. Bikes are either repaired or repair shops offer the necessary help so that people can repair their bikes themselves.

Safety is also a top priority when cycling in Germany. This is initially emphasised by the dedicated cycle paths that every city creates for cyclists. There are no facilities of this kind in other countries. As a result, the rate of accidents involving cyclists in many places in Germany is much lower than in other countries. However, the widespread use of cycle helmets also ensures greater safety in an emergency. Helmets have significantly reduced the number of fatal accidents. Germans also take care of their own safety on the roads by driving carefully. This cautious driving style is not left to chance. With the bicycle test at an early age, schools ensure that young cyclists are aware of the rules of the road and become accustomed to a safe riding style. The educational measures taken by German schools are having an effect.

Such a measure does not exist in all countries. It was also introduced in Germany because almost every child over a certain age has their own bike. The targeted pedagogical supervision of children learning to ride a bike ensures a safe riding style. The widespread use of bicycles among children and the introduction of the bicycle test are both important advantages of Germany. We can be grateful to the country for its good support of cycling. Recently, electronically powered bikes have become very popular. Pedelecs and e-bikes are in high demand, especially in large cities. They offer users the possibility of travelling quickly and without great effort, even on routes with hills. The German bike market therefore also offers a good vehicle for the big city. Many manufacturers of classic bicycles are keeping pace with this development. They have taken over the production of electrically powered bicycles and are supplying the market with more than just classic bikes. The pedelec or e-bike is already part of everyday life in German cities. This also shows that the country is literally a particularly good place for cycling enthusiasts. You will find excellent conditions here.

If you like cycling, you can even go on holiday with it in Germany. Many kilometres can be covered by bike on selected routes. There is affordable accommodation along the route so that cyclists are always well accommodated and well looked after. This is not something you can expect in every country. As a cyclist, you have to be grateful to Germany.