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- From 17 September 2026, the ECF will be releasing the free film series ‘The Power of Cycling’, comprising 16 documentaries, 7 interviews and 12 thought-leadership films.  
- The series examines the economic, health, climate and infrastructure impacts of cycling in 21 European countries across six thematic areas.  
- Against the backdrop of the European Declaration on Cycling, the series highlights the role of cycling in reducing emissions, promoting health and supporting the European economy.

The Power of Cycling: A film series about cycling

- On 16 October 2026, VAN RYSEL will open its second German shop-in-shop, covering 300 square metres, in the new Decathlon flagship store in Oberhausen.  
- The focus is on road bikes and gravel bikes: around 40 models, bike fitting and expert advice; not a traditional MTB shop, but rather a second-bike option for training and commuting.  
- The 4,500-m² store also features a Rebike section, a planned workshop, a ‘New Bike Day’ service and opening promotions from 15 to 17 October.

Van Rysel in Oberhausen: New shop for road bikes and gravel bikes in the Ruhr region

- The Sonnenhangbahn and the second section of the bike park on the Großer Arber have opened unexpectedly, with 180 cyclists attending the unofficial launch of the new trails.
- Construction and refurbishment of the chairlift took place in difficult weather conditions; bikes are transported using special clips, and the trails are separated from those used by Wanderer.
- Currently, 10.5 trails and 3 lifts are in operation; ticket prices remain unchanged despite the expansion; the new “Arberstadl” replaces the Thurnhofstüberl as the main visitor centre.

Arber Bike Park expansion: Section two is now open!

- Bike parks are charging new car park fees in addition to increasing lift ticket prices, thus burdening visitors twice over.
- In Leogang, the car park fee is refunded when purchasing a lift ticket, but not in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Bischofsmais, Sölden, Zugspitz and Lenzerheide.
- The editorial team criticises the non-transparent pricing policy and parking fees as a hidden price increase instead of an honest adjustment of lift tickets.

Expensive fun - parking fees: Parking fees - Bike parks ask for payment

- The Blindsee Trail in the Tiroler Zugspitzarena will be closed to mountain bikers from 2027, as decided by the Biberwier municipal council.
- The reasons are conflicts on the shared trail: reckless downhill riding, endangered hikers and offences on the lakeshore.
- The municipality criticises the tourism association; a separation of bikers and hikers is considered unlikely and harmful to nature.

Tyrol's classic trail: That too! The Blindsee Trail will soon be off-limits for bikers!

- EIN coding engraves or sticks an individual owner code on the bike and deters fences and buyers of stolen goods.
- Coding is offered by the ADFC, police and dealers; non-removable adhesive codes are used for carbon or thin aluminium frames.
- When buying second-hand, look for a realistic price, complete accessories, frame number check, purchase contract and original invoice.

Stop bike theft, part 4: How to protect your bike with coding

- Bike brands use well-known athletes and celebrities to transfer trust, credibility and lifestyle image to their products.  
- The authentic use of bikes by ambassadors is crucial; a lack of credibility can damage the brand image.  
- The aim of the co-operations is not so much direct sales, but rather reach, awareness and addressing new, non-cycling target groups.

Super celebrity sponsorship: What are the benefits of deals with superstars like Manu Neuer, Màrquez & Co.

- Gravel biking is developing from a sport into a social ritual in which regular greetings are expected and perceived as positive.
- There is an unofficial greeting code: who, where and how to greet, with priority for professionals, men first over women and no city greetings.
- Greetings are almost exclusively on handlebar bikes; different greeting levels create a sense of belonging and transform loneliness into brief micro-relationships.

Greeting variants in gravel biking: Greet yourself!

- Der MTB-Marathon beim BIKE-Festival Willingen am 30. Mai bietet drei Strecken: 33,7 km, 71,8 km und 110 km, mit unterschiedlichen Höhenmetern.
- Die Strecken sind landschaftlich reizvoll gestaltet, mit anspruchsvollen Anstiegen und flowigen Trails, die für Fahrspaß sorgen.
- Der E-Bike-Marathon umfasst die mittlere Runde ohne Wertung, mit Start um 8:15 Uhr; Anmeldungen sind bis 6 Uhr am Veranstaltungstag möglich.

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026: Nothing motivates like a season goal - register for the marathon now!

Biking in winter: Malaga - sun, sea and enduro lines for a week

In the App Store and Play Store: BIKE launches its own app

- In the district of Miesbach, a blanket ban on bikes on paths less than 1.5 metres in length in five of six landscape conservation areas is threatened from 2027.  
- Second draft regulation provides for zoning with possible exclusion zones; cycling associations will not be involved in their definition.  
- The DIMB, DAV and BRV reject the blanket regulation of path widths as disproportionate, are considering legal action and are calling for written objections.

DIMB appeal in Miesbach: Prevent 1.5 metre regulation in Bavaria - now!

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- Maik Schröder uses his Cube Nuroad Pro as a sporty gravel bike for fast rides on tarmac with the occasional gravel section.  
- With an aluminium frame, carbon fork, 40 mm Schwalbe G-One tyres and Shimano GRX 2x10 groupset, the bike offers a well-balanced, versatile setup.  
- Personalised customisations include an SQlab 611 saddle, Tatze clipless pedals, sticker graphics, the BIKE logo and a loud bell for greater visibility.

The BIKE editorial team’s gravel bikes, Part 2: Maik’s Cube Nuroad Pro – ready for any adventure

- Independent specialist journalism provides verified facts, protects against the influence of PR and strengthens informed, democratic participation.  
- Delius Klasing’s cycling publications ensure independence through scientific testing methods and evaluate products free from advertising influence.  
- BIKE, TOUR and MYBIKE promote pluralism, showcase cultural diversity and present the bicycle as a means of socially equitable mobility.

Specialist journalism: When trust in reliable reporting erodes

Editorial office

- Gravel bikes allow for high commuting speeds; race gravel bikes are the fastest in the author’s personal statistics.
- Simply saving time is not enough: fatigue, safety, posture, comfort and the ability to carry luggage all limit the speed at which one can ride on a daily basis.
- Aerodynamics become important at speeds of around 20–25 km/h; from 30 km/h onwards, air resistance becomes the dominant factor and simultaneously increases the risk of accidents on the road.

The benefits of a gravel bike for commuting: get to work quickly

- Outside built-up areas, cyclists are required to wear a helmet at all times; failure to do so constitutes a serious administrative offence punishable by a fine of up to 200 euros.  
- When overtaking, motorists must maintain a distance of 1.5 metres, keep their speed 20 km/h below the speed limit and, where there are multiple lanes, change lanes completely.  
- In built-up areas, cyclists must generally ride on the carriageway; groups are treated as a single unit when overtaking and have priority at some junctions.

New traffic regulations in Spain: protection for cyclists – but also new obligations

Backgrounds

- In 1985, Schulze lost eight toes following a high-altitude expedition to Pik Lenin, but was still able to cycle and remained passionate about mountaineering and travel.  
- After German reunification, he fulfilled his dream of long cycling trips, particularly in Eastern Tibet, where he cycled some 13,000 kilometres across high plateaus and mountain passes.  
- In China, he usually bought bikes locally, travelled with minimal luggage and advises young people to start with shorter tours in Germany.

Interview with Albrecht Schulze: Cycling through Eastern Tibet on a cheap bike

- Donald Duck cycles through the Ruhr region as a reporter, encounters a real UFO and is reluctantly forced to cover up the sensational story.
- His route takes him to places including the Bochum Mining Museum, Villa Hügel, the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, the Oberhausen Gasometer and Tiger & Turtle.
- Refreshment kiosks, industrial heritage and chases by the Panzerknacker combine reporting, everyday life in the Ruhr region and adventure.

Donald Duck gets on his bike: a duck on a mission in the Ruhr region

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Magazine

BIKe magazine

The Power of Cycling
A film series about cycling

Van Rysel in Oberhausen
New shop for road bikes and gravel bikes in the Ruhr region

Arber Bike Park expansion
Section two is now open!

Expensive fun - parking fees
Parking fees - Bike parks ask for payment

Tyrol's classic trail
That too! The Blindsee Trail will soon be off-limits for bikers!

Stop bike theft, part 4
How to protect your bike with coding

Super celebrity sponsorship
What are the benefits of deals with superstars like Manu Neuer, Màrquez & Co.

Greeting variants in gravel biking
Greet yourself!

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026
Nothing motivates like a season goal - register for the marathon now!

Biking in winter
Malaga - sun, sea and enduro lines for a week

In the App Store and Play Store
BIKE launches its own app

DIMB appeal in Miesbach
Prevent 1.5 metre regulation in Bavaria - now!

Editorial office

The BIKE editorial team’s gravel bikes, Part 2
Maik’s Cube Nuroad Pro – ready for any adventure

Specialist journalism
When trust in reliable reporting erodes

Backgrounds

The benefits of a gravel bike for commuting
Get to work quickly

New traffic regulations in Spain
Protection for cyclists – but also new obligations

Books

Interview with Albrecht Schulze
Cycling through Eastern Tibet on a cheap bike

Donald Duck gets on his bike
A duck on a mission in the Ruhr region

Magazine

BIKe magazine

The Power of CyclingA film series about cycling

Van Rysel in OberhausenNew shop for road bikes and gravel bikes in the Ruhr region

Arber Bike Park expansionSection two is now open!

Expensive fun - parking feesParking fees - Bike parks ask for payment

Tyrol's classic trailThat too! The Blindsee Trail will soon be off-limits for bikers!

Stop bike theft, part 4How to protect your bike with coding

Super celebrity sponsorshipWhat are the benefits of deals with superstars like Manu Neuer, Màrquez & Co.

Greeting variants in gravel bikingGreet yourself!

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026Nothing motivates like a season goal - register for the marathon now!

Biking in winterMalaga - sun, sea and enduro lines for a week

In the App Store and Play StoreBIKE launches its own app

DIMB appeal in MiesbachPrevent 1.5 metre regulation in Bavaria - now!

Editorial office

The BIKE editorial team’s gravel bikes, Part 2Maik’s Cube Nuroad Pro – ready for any adventure

Specialist journalismWhen trust in reliable reporting erodes

Backgrounds

The benefits of a gravel bike for commutingGet to work quickly

New traffic regulations in SpainProtection for cyclists – but also new obligations

Books

Interview with Albrecht SchulzeCycling through Eastern Tibet on a cheap bike

Donald Duck gets on his bikeA duck on a mission in the Ruhr region

The Power of Cycling
A film series about cycling

Van Rysel in Oberhausen
New shop for road bikes and gravel bikes in the Ruhr region

Arber Bike Park expansion
Section two is now open!

Expensive fun - parking fees
Parking fees - Bike parks ask for payment

Tyrol's classic trail
That too! The Blindsee Trail will soon be off-limits for bikers!

Stop bike theft, part 4
How to protect your bike with coding

Super celebrity sponsorship
What are the benefits of deals with superstars like Manu Neuer, Màrquez & Co.

Greeting variants in gravel biking
Greet yourself!

BIKE Festival Willingen 2026
Nothing motivates like a season goal - register for the marathon now!

Biking in winter
Malaga - sun, sea and enduro lines for a week

In the App Store and Play Store
BIKE launches its own app

DIMB appeal in Miesbach
Prevent 1.5 metre regulation in Bavaria - now!

The BIKE editorial team’s gravel bikes, Part 2
Maik’s Cube Nuroad Pro – ready for any adventure

Specialist journalism
When trust in reliable reporting erodes

The benefits of a gravel bike for commuting
Get to work quickly

New traffic regulations in Spain
Protection for cyclists – but also new obligations

Interview with Albrecht Schulze
Cycling through Eastern Tibet on a cheap bike

Donald Duck gets on his bike
A duck on a mission in the Ruhr region