Germany get's it.

Just back from Frankfurt - hence the lack of posts.

I was out in the beautiful Rhein Valley wine growing area for work and had some time to kill in Frankfurt towards the end of the trip.

The first thing I noticed about cycling in Germany is that it seems to be more commonplace than here in the UK - I think that is the case in many European countries but I can't remember ever seeing staff inside airports getting around by bike! That's the first thing I saw on entering Frankfurt airport - a security guard going by on a bike (papped below).

Out in the Rhein there is plenty of opportunity for cycling. Wide paths running parallel to the Rhein, quiet (and beautifully surfaced unlike County Durham) country roads and little villages were calling my name as I rode by in a taxi.

Frankfurt was great though. First things first - the cycle paths were nice and wide and I did not see a single car or van parked or driving over them!

You may not be able to tell from these pictures but these paths were huge! Very jealous of Frankfurt's cyclists.

(I think this means go slowly as this was found in a busy city centre square) 

I would like to go back to Germany with my bike. I like that every thing is a bike rack too:

I would say that Antwerp is my favourite European cycling city - closely followed by Frankfurt however I'll need another trip and actually get on the bike to test it out to be sure! One thing's for sure, from what I've seen, Germany get's it.

Because of my trip I haven't been out on the bike for two weeks! I would go out today but am listening to the weather forecast (and the wind battering the house right now!) and there's no way I can go out in this weather (50mph gusts - not good!). Tomorrow is looking good though weather wise - wonder how far I can get :)