This is a fun short story about Valentine’s Day. I wrote it for my literature class at Humboldt University a couple of years ago. Find the original version in German below. I promise you: Tom and Emma are not as cheesy as you think they are!

Around March 15th 2020, the world as we know it drastically changed: COVID-19 took over country after country. Cyclists from all over the world provide a glimpse into how they are dealing with life during a global pandemic.

There’s no doubt that the kolektif Berlin bike fair is “made for bike enthusiasts by bike enthusiasts,” as they say on their website. I talked to a lot of great brands, watched the Last Wo/Man Standing race and met some awesome people from Instagram.

I only wear my beloved Sennheiser in-ear headphones on one ear when I ride, so I can hear the traffic on the other ear. They still did not feel 100% safe enough to ride with, but it turned out that AfterShokz had a great solution for my concern: Right before my trip to Los Angeles in November 2019, I was given a pair of brand new Aeropex headphones to try out.

We roll into the new year with a lot of ambition and a long list of resolutions that secretly scare the hell out of us. But the "New Year New Me" mentality doesn't have to end in pressure and despair.

It’s that time of the year again… But don’t let the winter cold scare you off the bike! Cycling in winter can be a beautiful experience that strengthens your body and mind. With these winter cycling clothing options you’ll be sure to stay toasty!

Ever since I moved back to good, cold Germany, there’s one thought that doesn’t leave my mind: How much I miss riding my bike in Los Angeles. There are some very specific spots and activities that let my heart beat faster whenever I daydream about California. Here’s a list of 7 of those things.

I’m sure we all know the following scenario: You’re riding on a street, minding your own business, enjoying the sun and the bees and the birds. Suddenly - and seemingly out of nowhere - a car passes by so close that your heart skips a couple of beats.

I’m sure we all know the struggle: It’s been raining for days. You come home from work tired and stressed out. Your apartment is a mess and needs urgent cleaning. Plus, you want to spend time with your partner or your family. And the bike? It’s just standing there, staring at you.

When people hear about Lake Constance, also called Bodensee, they usually think of summer vacations with swimming, sailing or wine tasting. It’s the biggest lake in Germany and lies at the northern edge of the Alps. But the best thing is: Two more countries are connected to the lake - Austria and Switzerland!

I used to live in Berlin for eight years, and honestly, I never bothered getting a bike. Public transportation brings you to almost any spot in the city without having to walk more than ten minutes, and just thinking about having to navigate the crowded streets on a bike gave me severe anxiety bursts.

It was a rainy morning when we set out for our journey, and on the train ride, we watched the landscape change from muddy gray into winter wonderland. Slowly rolling hills and cute little alpine houses in Allgäu reminded me of childhood skiing trips with my family. Immediately, I was wondering how people in this area cycle outdoors.