Worth knowing

Amendment to the Road Traffic Act - an important step towards sustainable mobility

After several months of negotiations, an agreement has been reached. On 14 June 2024, the Bundesrat and Bundestag reached an agreement on a reform of the Road Traffic Act (#StVG). We explain what will change with the amendment.

Monthly lease instalments or direct purchase? The pros and cons of leasing

Let’s talk business: What’s the case for leasing your new bike – what are the drawbacks? We will address the key points and leave the decision to you.

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World Bike Day: Celebrate your bike with our care tips

June 3rd is World Bicycle Day! The perfect occasion to pamper your bike with an extra portion of care. With our tips, you can get your bike ready for the next spring tour with little effort.

4 reasons to choose your new bike from your local dealer

Are you thinking about buying a new bike to start the new season with fresh tires? Perhaps you've already browsed online retailers for your new dream bike? Even if the selection on the Internet is huge, we recommend that you visit your local bike dealer before deciding which bike you'll be riding soon. In our article, you can find out why it's worth going to your local specialist dealer when buying a bike.

Bikeleasing: zero risk for employers, full protection for all

More and more employers are discovering the company bike as a modern mobility concept and an attractive benefit for their employees. Fitter, happier employees who are sick less often, as well as tax advantages and positive effects for the environment and mother nature drive the success of the bike leasing model.

Bicycle industry survey: Company bike leasing is booming

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.

That’s why company bike leasing is cost-neutral for employers

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.

ADFC Bicycle Climate Test – how bike-friendly are Germany’s cities and towns?

How do cyclists rate the cycling climate in their city? This question is addressed every two years by the ADFC’s Bicycle Climate Test. We present the latest results and reveal which cities and communities are at the forefront of the country’s cycling climate. There is one conclusion we want to share up-front: When it comes to bike-friendliness, there is still a lot of room for improvement in German cities and towns.