I am writing this post as a blog, i.e. as a personal statement, although I believe that this topic goes far beyond my personal feelings and concerns everyone. Not as mountain bikers, but as people.

Apparently, ZEG also sees it that way. The Zweirad-Einkaufsgenossenschaft, this representation of over 1000 companies and over 20,000 employees, is calling on Germany's cyclists to stand up against the right. "Cyclists should set an example for freedom and democracy!" Georg Honkomp, CEO of ZEG, let the public know in Cologne.

Whether more right-wing extremists in parliament and government have an influence on the sport of mountain biking does not need to be discussed here. If the elections in the fall turn out the way the polls predicted, at least until recently, then mountain biking will become even more of a minor matter. Then Germany will have a problem. Just like other countries in which racists gain power.

With its appeal, ZEG is also showing that it is not about the bike, but about society: "The diversity that characterizes customers and our employees is a valuable asset for us that must be preserved at all costs. And that is why we, ZEG, want to clearly reject any racist, ethnic and nationalist ideas."

ZEG does not have to do this. It might even upset one or two customers. Instead, the company is trying to mobilize the considerable mass of German cyclists. According to a survey by the Federal Ministry of Mobility, that is over 30 million people. If they were to agree on the minimum position of putting the right-wing extremists in their place, they could send a clear signal.

The ZEG wants to send this signal with rallies. Where and when these will take place will be announced later.