https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Cycling fatalities are rising in Germany, despite safer trends elsewhere in Europe. New figures show that older e‑bike riders are most at risk – and many crashes involve cars rather than other cyclists. https://www.thelocal.de/20260428/germany-sees-sharp-rise-in-cycling-deaths Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:25:32 +0200 germany-sees-sharp-rise-in-cycling-deaths Here's a rundown of the fines that can be imposed on cyclists in Germany if they break rules. They are part of The Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) which apply to all road users https://www.thelocal.de/20200626/cycling-in-germany-these-are-the-fines-you-should-know-about Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:07:49 +0200 cycling-in-germany-these-are-the-fines-you-should-know-about Cycling in winter in Germany is doable - but you may need to take extra care to make sure you stay safe on wet or icy roads. If you're determined not to be a fair-weather cyclist, here are five essential rules to follow. https://www.thelocal.de/20231205/how-to-stay-safe-and-comfortable-while-cycling-in-germany-during-winter Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:20:51 +0100 how-to-stay-safe-and-comfortable-while-cycling-in-germany-during-winter It's more important than ever that Germany's two distinct tribes - drivers and cyclists - learn to accept each other rather than being stuck in constant road rage, explains Brian Melican. https://www.thelocal.de/20220616/will-germanys-motorists-and-cyclists-ever-learn-to-live-with-other Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:14:05 +0200 will-germanys-motorists-and-cyclists-ever-learn-to-live-with-other Now that much of the country has seen warm, spring-like temperatures and more and more people have been opting to bike, here’s what you need to know when it comes to cycling in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20180515/10-important-rules-and-tips-for-cycling-safely-on-german-streets Tue, 15 May 2018 12:55:43 +0200 10-important-rules-and-tips-for-cycling-safely-on-german-streets Demand for bicycles has soared in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, but conversely the global supply is at record low levels, with consumers having to wait months or over a year for their bike of choice. https://www.thelocal.de/20210114/video-why-you-may-struggle-to-get-a-bike-in-europe-in-2021 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:41:40 +0100 video-why-you-may-struggle-to-get-a-bike-in-europe-in-2021 It's rush hour on a grey morning in the German capital and a stream of cyclists are gliding along Friedrichstraße, the fabled shopping street that runs through the city centre. https://www.thelocal.de/20210101/road-rage-in-german-capital-as-cyclists-clog-streets-in-pandemic Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:16:16 +0100 road-rage-in-german-capital-as-cyclists-clog-streets-in-pandemic The number of Berliners cycling has increased dramatically during the pandemic, leading to an increase in deaths. Is compulsory registration a solution? https://www.thelocal.de/20201231/german-police-mull-bike-registration-initiative-to-tame-unruly-cyclists Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:48:23 +0100 german-police-mull-bike-registration-initiative-to-tame-unruly-cyclists Cyclists suffered a setback in a battle over the streets of Berlin on Monday when a court ordered the city to remove eight new bike paths that had been put in place during the corona pandemic. https://www.thelocal.de/20200908/why-a-court-says-berlins-new-pop-up-bikes-lanes-must-be-scrapped Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:09:19 +0200 why-a-court-says-berlins-new-pop-up-bikes-lanes-must-be-scrapped Today the Vennbahn bike path is one of the longest cycle trails of its kind, running along disused railway tracks in Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium. https://www.thelocal.de/20200727/a-short-history-of-the-vennbahn-one-of-europes-most-popular-cycle-paths Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:14:11 +0200 a-short-history-of-the-vennbahn-one-of-europes-most-popular-cycle-paths Germany is looking into how to improve biking infrastructure, both to reduce accidents and cut carbon emissions. Here is what's in the works to make cycling a core part of the oft-dubbed 'car nation.' https://www.thelocal.de/20191115/is-biking-in-germany-safe Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:46:41 +0100 is-biking-in-germany-safe Electric bikes on Alpine trails and mountain paths have become a subject of controversy in Germany. Should they be allowed? https://www.thelocal.de/20190909/if-we-have-an-engine-they-respect-us-less-how-e-bikes-are-shaking-up-the-bavarian-alps Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:46:44 +0200 if-we-have-an-engine-they-respect-us-less-how-e-bikes-are-shaking-up-the-bavarian-alps An advertising campaign by Germany's transport ministry to persuade cyclists to wear helmets has sparked accusations of sexism, as it features a model wearing just a helmet and underwear. https://www.thelocal.de/20190324/cycling-safety-ad-sparks-sexism-outcry-in-germany Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:02:34 +0100 cycling-safety-ad-sparks-sexism-outcry-in-germany In Lower Saxony a new system is going into operation on Friday that is aimed at preventing collisions between trucks and cyclists. https://www.thelocal.de/20181123/lower-saxony-rolls-out-warning-system-to-prevent-trucks-hitting-cyclists Fri, 23 Nov 2018 11:16:37 +0100 lower-saxony-rolls-out-warning-system-to-prevent-trucks-hitting-cyclists A 40-year-old man died in a hospital Thursday three days after being attacked by an angry cyclist in the central German city. https://www.thelocal.de/20181012/angry-cyclist-in-hanover-kills-pedestrian-in-his-way Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:28:53 +0200 angry-cyclist-in-hanover-kills-pedestrian-in-his-way Greenpeace on Tuesday published a report claiming that the government needs to do more to protect cyclists on the roads. But is a more vulnerable group being ignored? https://www.thelocal.de/20180828/pedestrian-activists-demand-licence-plates-for-dangerous-german-cyclists Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:49:51 +0200 pedestrian-activists-demand-licence-plates-for-dangerous-german-cyclists Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich was arrested early Friday for allegedly assaulting a prostitute in Frankfurt, police said, just a week after the German national was briefly detained in Spain. https://www.thelocal.de/20180810/ex-tour-de-france-winner-ullrich-held-in-frankfurt-over-prostitute-assault Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:15:12 +0200 ex-tour-de-france-winner-ullrich-held-in-frankfurt-over-prostitute-assault A disorientating, zig-zag bike path is causing a sensation in Berlin. The new path twists and turns from Leo-Baeck-Straße all the way to the Schweizerhof Elementary School at Teltower Damm. https://www.thelocal.de/20180809/berlin-creates-a-new Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:32:16 +0200 berlin-creates-a-new Parking offenders in Berlin have been clogging up the bus and bike lanes of the city and now authorities are doing something about it. https://www.thelocal.de/20180613/week-of-action-against-berlins-parking-violators Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:47:37 +0200 week-of-action-against-berlins-parking-violators Whether they're hauling parcels or children, cargo bikes are becoming a familiar sight in German cities as the nippy, clean alternative to cars and delivery vans – and shaking up urban transport in the process. https://www.thelocal.de/20180502/pedal-power-germany-the-rise-of-cargo-bikes Wed, 02 May 2018 16:57:38 +0200 pedal-power-germany-the-rise-of-cargo-bikes