The Swiss think tank Avenir Suisse has analyzed the speed of public transport in cities using 100,000 Google Maps data sets and comes to a rather sobering conclusion. The average speed does not even reach twice the speed of walking. Or to put it another way: you would always be faster on a bike and on an e-bike anyway.

The Swiss think tank Avenir Suisse has analyzed the speed of public transport in cities using 100,000 Google Maps data sets and comes to a rather sobering conclusion. The average speed does not even reach twice the speed of walking. Or to put it another way: you would always be faster on a bike and on an e-bike anyway.

The warm weather has finally arrived and the summer vacations are about to begin. Even though bike dealers currently have above-average stock levels, it is important to take care of your bike in good time if you are planning a cycling vacation or tour. Workshop work always has a certain lead time, which can vary greatly depending on the region and workshop. The availability of new bikes also varies greatly depending on the type, model and brand. There are already longer delivery times for certain models.

Regular cleaning of the bike is not just for looks. It allows you to visually inspect the frame and all safety-relevant parts such as handlebars, seat post, pedal cranks, pedals, mudguards and pannier rack for cracks and other damage. What else you need to consider when maintaining your bike/e-bike.

April 1, 2023 marks the anniversary of mandatory daytime running lights for e-bike riders in Switzerland. The legislator also allows removable battery lights. However, the (theft-) safer and more convenient solution is to screw the lights onto the e-bike and feed them directly from the on-board power supply. However, retrofitting an e-bike is not as easy as on a bicycle, because there is no uniform standard for voltage, power and connections.

Changing the world: That was the focus not only at the World Economic Forum in Davos last Monday and Tuesday, January 16 and 17, but also on a smaller scale at InfoTech in Nottwil.

Black Friday is not only this year a good opportunity to stock up on a new bike or e-bike. The warehouses at the dealers are now well filled again in many places and the sellers are much more relaxed than in the spring, when the big rush prevails.