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Cycling holidays: these tips will make your vacation unforgettable

Cycling holidays have a special appeal for many people. They spend most of their time in the fresh air, do something for their health and experience the landscape through which they pedal on their bike up close.

Mann und Frau mit Rädern bei Picknick im Park

The road bike: none is swifter

On your mark, get set, go! Today it’s all about speed, or more precisely about the fastest of all bikes, the racing bike, or road race bike. You won’t find any with thick tires and lots of tread. Instead, everything about this bike shouts our: “I will let you pass everyone!”

Sun protection and cycling: well protected through the summer

Do you spend a lot of time on your bike in summer? Then you shouldn't forget the right sun protection. What applies to sunbathing in general should also be taken to heart when cycling: Cycling through the blazing sun at lunchtime is stressful for the whole body and especially for your skin, which you should avoid. If you only have your lunch break for cycling or cannot plan your cycling time in any other way, try to use shadier routes to avoid exposing your skin to high UV radiation for too long.

Radfahrer und Radfahrerin auf sonniger Allee

The Bikeleasing spring check: fit for the new bike season

As the temperatures rise, so does your urge to get on your bike and start cycling. To help you ensure that your bike is in good shape before you start the season, we have a few tips for your bike’s spring check:

Cold, wet, snow: 5 steps to a winter-proof bike

Icy temperatures, wet, dirty or snow-covered paths and salt on the roads: If you cycle regularly in winter, you should give your bike an extra dose of attention before the cold months arrive. With these 5 tips, you can prepare your bike for winter so that you get through salt, wet, ice and snow safely and undamaged.

Hibernation tips: The right way to store your e-bike battery

When the days get shorter and temperatures drop in winter, many e-bikes end up in the basement for the cold months. Is your e-bike one of them? If so, there are a few things you should bear in mind when storing the battery, so that your bike will be ready for a smooth start in the spring. Our tips will help you keep your e-bike battery pack in shape during the winter.

E-bike, pedelec or S-pedelec – what are the main differences?

E-bikes are in vogue – and they are particularly popular as company bikes. But what most of us would call an e-bike doesn’t quite count as one in the eyes of the law. In this article, we will examine which vehicles are considered e-bikes under the Road Traffic Act, what the difference is between them and pedelecs and S-pedelecs is, and why we use the term e-bike anyway.

Drinking properly when cycling - what's to consider in hot temperatures

When you're already sweating without any physical exertion, many people realise that sport is not an option today. But not everyone wants to miss out on sporting activities when temperatures are high. After all, if you skip training too often, you may not achieve your training goals. But don't worry: you don't necessarily have to skip exercise on hot summer days. But you should be careful not to overload your body. You can do this with these tips:

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