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Tobias Finger

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Tobias Finger studied social sience and works as a freelance journalist in Berlin. Whenever he takes a break from writing, he is riding his bike through the German capital.

Articles by Tobias

Fridays for future? Cyclists for future! Global bike revolution and changing transport – now!

Cyclists the world over are fighting for the same goals and against the same obstacles. It’s high time for the Fridays for Future global bike revolution. But how? Author Tobias Finger analyses the current situation using two fundamentally different city models: Berlin and Vancouver; and gives cyclists hope, courage and options for action!

Faster, higher, further: Just slow down a bit please. Why fast bikes and cycle express paths no longer mean quality of life

If you want to get from A to B, you want to be uncompromisingly quick. Whether it’s by bike, car or train. But in reality, you don’t actually gain any time. Slowing down trumps everything when it comes to quality of life. A manifesto!

Cycle food delivery services in the gig economy – precarious employment 2.0

The fully integrated business model developed by companies such as Foodora and Deliveroo has completely revolutionised the takeaway delivery industry. However, even though their profits are rising, these companies are failing to offer their couriers fair pay and working conditions. The couriers are in turn beginning to express their discontent which the companies do not like at all, and now labour disputes are starting to rage in the digital economy. On the other hand, these developments have also produced a number of positive effects.

“A vision to deemphasize cars” How Los Angeles is trying to reinvent itself – and why bikes are so important for that.

Ernesto Hernández-López is not just Professor of Law at Chapman University in Orange, CA, he’s also an avid cyclist. Combining profession and passion, he examined how Los Angeles’ vision for its future, the Mobility Plan 2035, is trying to change how Angelinos will live in the future and why it created major opposition among citizens.

Luminescent paint lights up cycling paths around Europe

The trend is moving away from grey concrete and towards luminescent designs. Glow-in-the-dark bike paths make it easier for cyclists to see and be seen, while also making for a more enjoyable and cooler looking cycling experience.

Neighbourhood tips: 16 locations in Friedrichshain you should know

What isn't there to be discovered in Friedrichshain?! From cafés to bike shops – here are the Bike Citizens tips for the Friedrichshain district! And all of them can be quickly reached by bike – our 5MinutesByBike tool shows you how to get there in 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes. Simply enter the location and let the discovery tour begin!

Radbahn could become Berlin’s first covered cycle path

A team of specialists from different fields wants to transform the area under Berlin’s elevated U1 rail line into a covered cycle path. Despite the project "Radbahn Berlin" coming on in leaps and bounds, there are still some hurdles to overcome.