Ascension Day, Father's Day and bright sunshine to boot. No wonder that everyone with two legs rushed outside. Bikers and cyclists were particularly well represented. But this is not an isolated case: cycling has been on the upswing since the start of the coronavirus crisis. In good weather, it is appreciated as an individual and uncomplicated means of transport, but leisure cyclists in particular seem to have become significantly more numerous in times of working from home. Racing and trekking cyclists as well as mountain bikers and e-mountain bikers.
Bike hype: curse or blessing - what do you think?
As a cycling magazine, we naturally welcome this development. More cyclists ensure a more positive and present image of the bicycle in politics and the public, but also more sales in shops, workshops and for manufacturers. This can only be good for the scene! But the bike boom also has its downsides: Hotspots, especially near large cities, are chronically overloaded, and many a trail that has remained untouched for years has already been closed or demolished. Bikers without helmets are also being seen far too often again. The helmetless biker was thought to be extinct, especially off-road, but now they are popping up again and again. In the long term, this can only lead to a large number of serious accidents. like here in Lenggries - be the result. All in all, a controversial topic. That's why we're interested: How do you as a reader view the bike hype in times of corona?
Adrian Kaether
Editor
