Germans have 2.4 bicycles.

[glenn forger]

Germans have 2.4 bicycles:

http://cleantechnica.com/2016/02/13/new-figures-show-germany-is-a-nation-of-cyclists/

Some Germans and bicycles.

• Just over three quarters of Germans live in a household with one bicycle. The average household owns 2.4 bicycles.
• Bicycle use has remained largely stable. 82% travel at least infrequently by bicycle, 62% at least occasionally, 38% use a bicycle “intensively” (daily or several times per week).
• In comparison to other modes of transport, cars (“like using very much”) are more popular (at 57%) than motorcycles (36%) and bicycles (27%).
• Bicycles are used primarily for shopping, short tasks, and excursions. 39% of those questioned travel to work or their place of education by bicycle. This is a small rise on 2013 (35%). Of these, almost one third of journeys by bicycle is combined with public transportation.
• The level of satisfaction with the bicycle parking situation at work, places of education, and privately, is very high. However, at train stations, stops, and schools it is low.
• Just over half of the cyclists feel safe in street traffic. 31% always or usually wear a helmet.
• Wishes aimed at politicians include the expansion and/or construction of bicycle paths, safe bicycle parking facilities, and the improvement of lighting and surfaces of bicycle paths.
• Communication has grown in importance: 39% would like to see campaigns for improved cooperation between all road users.
• At the local municipal level, 82% would like to see greater involvement of politics in the topic of cycling.
• 23% of those questioned are considering buying a bicycle within the next 12 months. Of these, 70% plan to buy a new bicycle. The average amount they would be willing to pay is currently €574 (approx. $648 or £445).
• Interest in electric bicycles is high, at 49%. 29% would buy an e-bike if they were to buy a new bicycle. The highest level of interest is among those over the age of 50 (and in particular among men).

Car ownership levels similar to the UK, IIRC.

 

[Jimidh]

Glad I'm not German - would hate to have only 2.4 bikes

 

[midlife]

I think the number of bikes on CC raises the UK average above that

Shaun

 

[Dave 123]

Das ist gut.

 

[Dogtrousers]

C'est fantastique.

Hit me

 

[Smokin Joe]

I think the average Briton has 1.9 legs, or something like that.

 

[Lonestar]

So that's two and the rest are spares.

 

[gavroche]

I have 5 bicycles, does that redress the balance?

 

[Dec66]

Does that still include those appropriated from the Dutch and Belgians in 1944/5?**









** stereotypical Lowlander "black humour" at work there, apologies.

 

[fossyant]

There are 9 1/2 in my garage (1/2 is a tag along). I think the crazy cyclists in the UK push up the UK average.

 

[Milkfloat]

10 in mine, but I am aiming for 2 to go by the end of the year, I should donate those to a German.

 

[biggs682]

lost count in my stable at 13

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I am half German, have got 6 bikes

 

[chriswoody]

Well counting the kids bikes, (their only 2 and 4 but already have 6 bikes between them!!) I have 13 all told. To be fair some are up for sale, so I'm way above that average.

I am surprised it is that low to be honest, everyone round here has at least 1. Out of all our neighbours and work colleagues, I know very few who don't own a bike.

 

[slowmotion]

When Holland and Germany play football, the Dutch fans chant " We want our bikes back".