The urban bike magazine

David Baumgartner

Graduated as journalist in Graz and now mainly writes as freelance journalist for the Kleine Zeitung and Bike Citizens Magazine. He is no real urban cyclist, as he does not live in the city, nonetheless he spends several hours a week on the saddle.

Articles by David

These 7 smart bike locks combine technology and functionality

It’s worth doing some proper research to find the right bike lock. How can you protect your bike from thieves? How much extra weight are you prepared to carry around? And how much should a trustworthy bike lock cost? Let’s take a look at tried and tested locks as well as the new kids on the block.

Bike polo: “I became addicted to this sport”

Could the Irishman Richard J. Mecredy have foreseen that? In 1891, so say the history books, he started hitting balls into a goal using mallets for a laugh. Nowadays, bike polo is an international, upcoming urban sport which is played by thousands of enthusiasts worldwide.