I may have mentioned that the company provided me with a bicycle. In fact, there are thousands of company bicycles that roam the plant's roads and bicycle paths. We even have bike sheds and a bicycle repair shop on site. I think the local bike shop down the road does a roaring trade providing and repairing company bikes. Yes, Germany is a bike-friendly country and that is one of the things I really appreciate about it. Haven't figured out yet how to best get miles on my road bike, cause the roads don't have any shoulder for fast road riding, so gotta stay on the paths. Most of them are paved, but then they sometimes turn to dirt roads, albeit very well maintained dirt roads that you can ride on using a road bike. I've just started spinning classes at the local sports club and hope to find some folks to ride with in the spring. Mountain biking seems to be really big here, so I may have to break down and purchase one so I can go up into the Alps, but let's get through winter first. It just started snowing tonight, so let the White Christmas begin!
What a great way of life. I have noticed that Germany is very cycle friendly. Here you take your life in your hands going out on a bike. Have James and Ronan got bikes there?
ReplyDeleteYes, I want to know if James is working and how Ronan likes going to school in Germay and of course, if they have bikes as well so you can ride as a family on your holidays!
ReplyDelete--Marie in B'ham
Wow, what a great service -- to you and the environment. Sounds vaguely socialistic though ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your blog posts. Living above Hell was a riot! Prost!