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Germany rides.
We explain the bikes.

Clear guides to bicycle types, German cycling culture, racing history and the routes that stitch the country together.

84 million bicycles.
One clear compass.

VeloKompass is not a shop and not a blog chasing clicks. It is an independent knowledge base for riders who want to understand what makes a road bike different from a Trekkingrad – and why German streets look the way they do.

We write from Berlin for everyday cyclists: locals, newcomers and visitors planning their first Elbe tour or their first e-bike commute.

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A nation that rides by habit

From Münster’s Promenade to Berlin’s protected lanes, cycling is ordinary life – backed by law, infrastructure and a federal plan through 2030.

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Know your machine

Four families. Completely different jobs.

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Road

Speed, fitness, drop bars

Mountain

Trails, suspension, grip

City & Touring

Everyday German workhorses

E-Bikes

Pedelecs reshaping the market

Stay rolling

Maintenance

Chain, brakes, tyres and a seasonal routine that prevents most roadside surprises.

Safety & StVO

Mandatory lights, cycle-path rules, overtaking distance and city survival tips.

Questions from the saddle?

Our Berlin editorial team reads every message – corrections, route ideas and bike questions welcome.

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Germany rides.
We explain the bikes.

A nation that rides by habit

Know your machine