Hey all TAs:
I am going to visit Berlin at the end of this month. Just found that hiring a bike would be a good idea to explore Berlin. However, I am not sure if Berlin is a cyclist friendly city. As in China, it would be really bad for those who are slow riders.
1.Does it have a specific designed lane for cyclists in most major roads.
2.I will stay at Savoy. Does any one konw how far is from Zoogarten to this hotel?
Thanks a lot for the help!
Best,
Cherryx
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Hi,
Berlin is the cyclist friendliest city I know so I think that exploring the city with a bike is a pretty good idea.
1. Yes, there even are special lanes for the bikes on most major streets.
2. Not far at all... it%26#39;s maybe a walk of about 5 minutes.
:-)
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Thanks a lot Solid8, just another question:
How much does it normally cost to hire a ike in Berlin?
And how is the weather in Berlin during late febury and early March.
Best,
Cherryx
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Hi,
I never hired a bike in Berlin so I%26#39;m not sure about the costs but I%26#39; pretty sure that it won%26#39;t be too expensive...
Weather in Berlin is always a difficult question as everything is possible. The last weeks have been pretty mild and I hope it stays like this... good luck!
:-)
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DB (German Rail) has bicycles in the city centre you can rent on spot: Call-a-Bike
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further links on cycling in Berlin
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Thanks a lot for all your help. I look forward to my first Berlin trip now.
Best,
Cherryx
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I have a 22-minute bike ride to work and have had so many close calls with inattentive drivers and pedestrians that I would never consider Berlin the cyclist-friendliest city. Smaller German towns are much less stressful for getting around on a bike. In the eastern part of the city you%26#39;ll have to be very careful to avoid tram tracks. Many streets lack a bike lane and there are many cobblestone streets where you%26#39;ll prefer the sidewalk. In most areas, however, you should be able to get around without any major problems.
As far as the weather (end Feb/early March) is concerned, it%26#39;s hit and miss. The average daytime high is probably around 5-10 degrees Celsius during that period, but it could be below freezing or if you%26#39;re lucky in the teens.
I%26#39;ve never been on a Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) bike, but they look very uncomfortable. I%26#39;d check out local bike shops instead.
Andy
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Thanks a lot Andy:
I probably opt to take underground rather riding a bike as you suggest some bike-unfriendly conditions in Berlin. Have you been to China? The cyclists are always struggling with drivers. It is such a nightmare. Anyway, thanks so much for advice.
Best,
Cherryx
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Its definately a lot better than cycling in many UK cities (ie London)!
Lots of cycle lanes and wide streets. Just take care to pay attention to traffic signs and you should have no problems. Plus most importantly, Berlin is very flat! :-)
I%26#39;ve only gone on a cycle tour in Berlin itself - with Fat Bike Tours, which was great fun and very easy going (despite the torrential rain!). Last visit I was brave enough to hire bikes and cycle independantly around Potsdam, with no problems at all and IMO the best way to see that town. Next visit, I plan to gear myself up and hire bikes for cycling round Berlin itself! :-)
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Indeed, cycling in London is not a good idea at all because cyclists have always found themselves in the middle of two huge buses, plus the air quality in London is not great. Cambridge is much better place for cycling and of course studying.
Thanks a lot for your advice.
Cherryx
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Indeed, it is sometimes a struggle to go by bike. But if you keep a moderate speed and stick to smaller lanes it should not be scary at all, since everyone here is so used to cyclists. Do obey road rules though! Many cyclists don%26#39;t and those might get in trouble.
There is a website called BBBike.de where you can enter your start and destination, choose preferences such as green lanes, no cobble stones etc. and you get cycle-friendly directions to print out.
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