Category: Bike City

A shortcut to Traffic Transformation – The Berlin Pop-up Cycle Lanes 2021

The end of 2021 is approaching – the days are shorter, and the future is coming at us at high speed. Let’s take stock at this particular moment in time. In the wake of the pandemic, there were many efforts in Berlin and many other metropolises to react to the new status quo and the… Continue reading A shortcut to Traffic Transformation – The Berlin Pop-up Cycle Lanes 2021

Want COP26 to make a real difference? Focus on value, not status quo

This week, 197 countries gathered in Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Summit, telling the public, they want to make an impact and meet the 1.5° target. Governments need to create the framework for everyone to do even their small part to turn the tide in the right direction. What are the quickest and most… Continue reading Want COP26 to make a real difference? Focus on value, not status quo

President of Estonia visits Ampler

We at Ampler Bikes were honoured to host Kersti Kaljulaid, the President of Estonia, in our Berlin showroom on Monday, during her visit to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Estonian Embassy in Germany. The visit highlighted the importance of e-bikes and how they drive Ampler’s mission to improve people’s commutes and environmental sustainability. President Kaljulaid… Continue reading President of Estonia visits Ampler

Play it safe: E-bike security guide – from lock to insurance

Around 300,000 bicycles are stolen in Germany each year — and the number of unreported cases is probably a good deal higher.  If you’ve never been a victim of bike theft, you likely know someone who has. As a bike owner, it’s time to take every precaution available to ensure your e-bike doesn’t become another statistic. Take… Continue reading Play it safe: E-bike security guide – from lock to insurance

Does the Berlin Ring become a car-reduced zone? A petition wants to achieve this

In Paris, it has been decided. In Berlin, the project has just begun. On April 25, an action group started collecting signatures for a referendum on “Car-free Berlin” and we have signed. The goal is to get the entire inner city within the S-Bahn Circle (Ring) to be almost completely free of motor vehicles.  This… Continue reading Does the Berlin Ring become a car-reduced zone? A petition wants to achieve this

On the bike highway through Berlin

Cycling is becoming increasingly popular in urban areas. It offers you all the advantages of individual transport because you move around the city independently of buses, trams and trains.  Cycling is healthy, environmentally friendly and flexible. However, the fact that the city can be a tough place for cyclists is challenging. Bike Highways could change this… Continue reading On the bike highway through Berlin