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- From May to September 2026, 13 ADFC rallies with tens of thousands of cyclists will take place in German city centres.
- The aim of the demonstrations is to ensure safe, continuous cycle paths, safe crossings and more space for climate-friendly mobility.
- Highlights include the 50th Berlin rally on 7 June and the end of the season in Bremen on 6 September.

Cycling demo instead of standstill: 13 rallies for safe cycle paths and junctions

- Planned NRW forest reform only allows cycling on roads and wide tracks, single trails would be largely illegal.
- In future, trail use will require the consent of the forest owner and forestry authority as well as official marking of the trail.
- Trail construction will become an administrative offence in its own right, fines will rise to up to €50,000, e-scooters, Segways and S-pedelecs will be excluded.

New draft law: 3.5 metre rule for mountain bikers in NRW?

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- Mountain biking has developed into numerous subcultures with specialised bikes, but for Hans Rey it remains more diverse and free than ever.  
- According to Rey, e-mountain bikes expand the idea of freeriding, as uphill and downhill can be ridden playfully and creatively.  
- Despite specialisation and different scenes, mountain biking remains an individual sport whose unchanged core is the fun of riding.

Bike icon Hans Rey: "Is freeriding dead or alive and kicking?"

- Mike Sinyard founded Specialized in 1974, shaped mountain bike development with the Stumpjumper and his drive for innovation, and still rides regularly.
- Sinyard sees key achievements in the invention of the MTB, the development of suspension and the open, age-independent MTB scene.
- Ned Overend was the first XC World Champion in 1990, experiences technical progress at first hand, tests for Specialized and praises the increased World Cup level.

Mike Sinyard & Ned Overend in an interview: These were the beginnings of Specialized

- Lois consistently pursues his childhood dream of World Cup downhill racing, supported by his father Holger as mentor, mechanic and organiser.  
- At the first Junior World Cup in Korea, Lois leads with three green splits until a flat tyre leads to a crash and a qualifying exit.  
- Despite his bad luck, Lois sees the strong run as confirmation, remains composed and plans two junior years with the goal of making the UCI team.

Lois Eller's premiere at the DH World Cup: Three times green, once red - a father & son report

- Lightweight gravel bikes offer advantages in acceleration, climbing and handling, but the balance of weight, robustness and comfort is crucial.  
- Experts consider race gravel bikes to be ideal under approx. 8-8.5 kg, while all-round and adventure gravel bikes make sense up to approx. 10 kg (without pedals in each case).  
- Below 10 kg is realistic from around 1,300-1,500 euros; significantly heavier entry-level models are considered unnecessarily heavy.

Gravel bikes: How heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

- Mountain biking in D/A/CH is primarily a matter of personal responsibility; typical sporting risks are usually borne by the rider.
- Operators and landowners are primarily liable for atypical, hidden dangers; responsibility increases with design and commercialisation.
- Private liability, accident, health, speciality and legal protection insurance provide important cover.

Crashes while mountain biking: Who pays?

- Consideration on the trail: ride quietly, no jukeboxes, take rubbish with you, don't block jumps and features, don't shout at anyone.
- Social behaviour: greet people in a friendly manner, keep your distance, don't lecture, don't push anyone into risky manoeuvres, don't scrounge equipment permanently.
- Positive interaction: treat hikers calmly, help with breakdowns, praise the performance of fellow cyclists; Knigge's work emphasises respectful interaction.

The trail etiquette: "Behave yourself, biker!"

- Nino Schurter ended his World Cup career after an unrivalled cross-country career with 36 World Cup victories and an Olympic medal set.  
- He remains active as a rider in the Scott Sram Team, competes in selected gravel and MTB events and acts as an ambassador at media camps and dealer weeks.  
- Competition and results are no longer his top priority, but he remains competitive and supports his team at selected World Cups.

Interview with Nino Schurter: The new role of the cross-country legend

- Scheffer warns: E-tuning jeopardises the bicycle status of e-MTBs and thus trail access, as tuned pedelecs are legally motor vehicles.  
- He calls for physical limits: maximum weight for motor (approx. 2.2 kg) and bike (25 kg), instead of electronic power or 750 watt limits.  
- He considers software limits and mandatory ABS to be expensive, manipulable and risky for acceptance; weight limits should promote innovation and safety.

E-motor tuning - Interview Lutz Scheffer: "That's why e-tuning concerns us all!"

- In Baden-Württemberg, the political will to support local authorities with legal single trails is growing despite the retention of the two-metre rule.  
- The Mountain Bike Congress in Aalen brings together experts on the law, quality, funding, data and community issues relating to MTB infrastructure.  
- Aalen will serve as a practical example; in addition, BIKE SPIRIT AWARDS will be presented for the first time and a variety of networking and tour formats will be offered.

Two-metre rule: Mountain bike congress seeks new paths for Baden-Württemberg

- Specialized has grown from Mike Sinyard's hippie one-man business to a globally significant bike manufacturer with cult status and a pioneering role in MTB.
- At the Morgan Hill site, prototypes are created using CNC, 3D printing and the Ride Dynamics department, which are developed for professional riders such as Loic Bruni.
- An in-house, solar-powered wind tunnel laboratory optimises the aerodynamics and ventilation of athletes' positions and all Specialized helmets.

At home with Specialized: A home visit to the Californian headquarters

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Cycling demo instead of standstill
13 rallies for safe cycle paths and junctions

New draft law
3.5 metre rule for mountain bikers in NRW?

Bike icon Hans Rey
"Is freeriding dead or alive and kicking?"

Mike Sinyard & Ned Overend in an interview
These were the beginnings of Specialized

Lois Eller's premiere at the DH World Cup
Three times green, once red - a father & son report

Gravel bikes
How heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

Crashes while mountain biking
Who pays?

The trail etiquette
"Behave yourself, biker!"

Interview with Nino Schurter
The new role of the cross-country legend

E-motor tuning - Interview Lutz Scheffer
"That's why e-tuning concerns us all!"

Two-metre rule
Mountain bike congress seeks new paths for Baden-Württemberg

At home with Specialized
A home visit to the Californian headquarters

Backgrounds

Cycling demo instead of standstill13 rallies for safe cycle paths and junctions

New draft law3.5 metre rule for mountain bikers in NRW?

Bike icon Hans Rey"Is freeriding dead or alive and kicking?"

Mike Sinyard & Ned Overend in an interviewThese were the beginnings of Specialized

Lois Eller's premiere at the DH World CupThree times green, once red - a father & son report

Gravel bikesHow heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

Crashes while mountain bikingWho pays?

The trail etiquette"Behave yourself, biker!"

Interview with Nino SchurterThe new role of the cross-country legend

E-motor tuning - Interview Lutz Scheffer"That's why e-tuning concerns us all!"

Two-metre ruleMountain bike congress seeks new paths for Baden-Württemberg

At home with SpecializedA home visit to the Californian headquarters

Cycling demo instead of standstill
13 rallies for safe cycle paths and junctions

New draft law
3.5 metre rule for mountain bikers in NRW?

Bike icon Hans Rey
"Is freeriding dead or alive and kicking?"

Mike Sinyard & Ned Overend in an interview
These were the beginnings of Specialized

Lois Eller's premiere at the DH World Cup
Three times green, once red - a father & son report

Gravel bikes
How heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

Crashes while mountain biking
Who pays?

The trail etiquette
"Behave yourself, biker!"

Interview with Nino Schurter
The new role of the cross-country legend

E-motor tuning - Interview Lutz Scheffer
"That's why e-tuning concerns us all!"

Two-metre rule
Mountain bike congress seeks new paths for Baden-Württemberg

At home with Specialized
A home visit to the Californian headquarters