Free bike checks start in Maxvorstadt and Bogenhausen!

Free bike checks start in Maxvorstadt and Bogenhausen!

Summer is just around the corner, and things will be twice as exciting for cyclists in Munich. From the beginning of July, the mobility department will be offering free bike checks - an excellent opportunity to ensure the safety of your own bikes. Loud Munich on the way Cyclists can have their bikes checked by experienced bike checkers in Maxvorstadt and Bogenhausen.

The first stop will be on Tuesday, July 1st, at the Neptune Fountain in the Old Botanical Garden. On Thursday, July 3rd, the team moves on to Denninger Strasse, at the corner of Friedrich-Eckart-Strasse in Bogenhausen. From 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., all cyclists are warmly invited to come by without making an appointment and have their bikes checked for safety aspects. Smaller repairs such as readjusting brakes and saddles as well as checking lights and tire pressure are carried out directly on site.

Bike checks for more safety

With these actions, the mobility department is setting clear priorities in terms of traffic safety. The aim is to ensure that there are no deaths or serious injuries among cyclists as part of “Vision Zero”. A total of 30 small and large bike checks are to take place throughout Munich in order to raise awareness among cyclists and at the same time increase their safety on the roads. This free offer was already put to excellent use on April 25th at Partnachplatz Living without a car reported.

A comprehensive inspection of the bicycles and the possibility of immediately correcting minor defects ensures that all cyclists travel safely. It is also important to know various safety rules that can reduce the risk of accidents. For example, responsible cyclists should not stand next to a truck at intersections, always make sure they wear lights and a helmet and keep their distance from parked cars.

Together for more security

Another important point is the responsibility of drivers. They should always keep a sufficient distance when overtaking cyclists in order to avoid dangerous situations. These are just some of the central rules that can contribute to increasing road safety, as the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Transport explains in its recommendations here.

In the coming weeks, not only will the sun shine, but also the chance to pedal on a well-maintained bike. Anyone who makes an appointment now will be well prepared for the cycling season. The next bike checks are not only a practical help, but also a step towards greater safety in Munich's road traffic.