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Here you will find news for bike fans, company bike riders and those who want to become one: from the latest news about company bike leasing to tips and tricks for bikes and current insights from the Bikeleasing team.

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.

In mid-June, the Zukunft Fahrrad industry association published the results of its “Bicycle Industry in Germany 2019-2022” survey. One key finding is that the economic significance of services such as leasing, sharing and rental of bicycles has seen enormous growth over the past three years. Sales in this space have quadrupled from 2019 to 2022.

Savings of up to 40 percent on the acquisition of a new bicycle – that’s what makes company bike leasing an attractive benefit for employees. But what about companies? They also benefit when they rely on company bike leasing for positive employer branding – without any major investment, because service bike leasing is cost-neutral for employers. Read on to find out how it works.

For many cyclists, the bicycle is not only climate-friendly but also a practical means of transportation. But what is better suited for getting children, pets, shopping or luggage from A to B? A cargo bike or a bike trailer? We explain which questions you should ask yourself before deciding between a cargo bike and a trailer.

Planting your own company forest through a challenge – how can that be achieved? In a nutshell: it takes strong partners and a great team. This challenge never saw a dull moment. Come along with us today so we can tell you all about it!

The sun is shining, temperatures are rising and it’s simply beautiful outside. No wonder that cycling is in high season in spring and summer. This also applies to company bike leasing: Between March and September, demand for company bikes is particularly high. However, there are compelling reasons for switching to a company bike even in the cold months.

The trend toward e-bikes continues unabated. But it is not only the means of transportation that is booming: The number of accidents involving e-bikes is also increasing. It’s high time to take a closer look at e-bike safety and look at measures that you can take as an e-bike user to reduce your personal risk of accidents.

You’re all set to go on tour with your bike. Your luggage includes everything you need for your trip. That spells freedom, but it’s also quite a challenge, especially when it comes to packing. Our tips will help you find the right way to pack exactly what you need.

Good news from northern Germany: As of July 16, 2022, numerous companies in Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Schleswig-Holstein and northwestern Lower Saxony that are bound by collective agreements will be entitled to offer their employees company bike leasing via salary conversion. This was agreed by IG Metall Küste and the Nordmetall Employer’s Association.

You simply can’t do without them: Qualified employees are indispensable for most companies that want to be successful in the marketplace. In many areas, however, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find new employees, and organizations looking to avoid churn of their best workers are well advised to offer their employees more than just a fair salary. How about a company bike, for instance?

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