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Person schiebt ein Fahrrad sicher durch einen Baustellenkorridor

Read the “Cyclists Dismount” Sign Correctly

“Cyclists dismount” is an supplementary sign. Read it together with the main sign, barriers, and the construction-site routing to make a legal and safe decision.

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Radfahrer nutzt einen breiten Seitenstreifen an einer Landstraße

Is it legal to ride a bicycle on a federal road?

A federal road is not automatically closed to bicycles. Four steps clarify whether it is a motorway, whether bicycles are prohibited, whether you must use a cycle path, and what safe alternatives are available.

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Lkw wartet hinter einer geradeaus fahrenden Radfahrerin vor dem Rechtsabbiegen

Right-turning cars and bicycles: right of way plus a visual check

Anyone turning right must yield to cyclists traveling in the same direction. These warning signs help you recognize the turning maneuver early and be ready to brake.

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Auto überholt einen Radfahrer mit großem Seitenabstand

Overtaking a bicycle safely: 1.5 m, 2 m, and the obligation to wait

When overtaking bicycles, motor vehicles must keep at least 1.5 metres of distance in built-up areas and 2 metres outside built-up areas. Why distance alone does not constitute permission.

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Radfahrerin blickt vor dem direkten Linksabbiegen über die Schulter

Turning left by bicycle: directly or indirectly?

Merge directly or cross in two stages? Here’s how to choose the right positioning when turning left while keeping an eye on traffic behind you, oncoming traffic, and signals.

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Zwei Fahrradpedale und ein Pedalschlüssel auf einer Werkbank

Changing bicycle pedals: How to identify a left-hand thread safely

This is how you change bicycle pedals, distinguish between right- and left-hand threads, and recognize when the crank or pedal needs to be taken to a workshop.

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Zwei Radreisende auf einem Küstenradweg zwischen Dünen und Ostsee.

Baltic Coast Cycle Route: 1,128 km in 24 stages

Plan the German Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route from Flensburg to Ahlbeck with 24 stages, ferry planning, train options, and resupply reserves.

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Radreisende Person auf einem Weg an einem ruhigen Flussufer

Plan around 400 km of the Havel Cycle Path in 6 stages

Plan the Havel Cycle Route from its source to the Elbe in six stages, with rail connections, the F10 ferry, and realistic supply reserves.

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Zwei Radreisende auf einem ruhigen Weg in Richtung Küste.

Plan the Berlin–Copenhagen Cycle Route: 630 km in 14 days

Plan the Berlin–Copenhagen cycling route with 13 riding days, one buffer day, two ferries, and clear train and border regulations.

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