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Bike, biker, bike checkup

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The “Bicycle Capital of Germany” is a moniker that many cities have claimed for themselves, but there really is only one contender: Munich. In 2011 there were twice as many bikes in the Bavarian capital as in 1990. Naturally, these two-wheeled steads need to be maintained on a regular basis. One way to do this is free check-up at Odeonsplatz, where a mechanic will check your brakes, patch your tire and attend to your basic biking needs.
An Audio video slideshow by Jutta Pilgram and Verena Hütter; Cutting: Verena Hütter; Translation: Kevin White

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February 2011

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