"Eurobike is of the same importance as Cebit and the International Motor Show. A comprehensive perception of the modes of transportation of our time can only be presented including the bicycle. Germany is not only a car nation, but also a bicycle nation," emphasized the head of government.

The German Chancellor made it clear that the cycling trend has arrived in politics: "With the Cycling Plan 2020, we are committed to promoting cycling and want to create good conditions to encourage those who can imagine taking up cycling." The Chancellor paid particular attention to the boom in e-bikes, which have made it possible to make cycling attractive again for older generations and to enjoy the fun of cycling regardless of the terrain.In order to encourage as many people as possible to cycle, it is important to combine different modes of transport, said Merkel. Andreas Brand, Lord Mayor and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Messe Friedrichshafen, also believes in the networking of different modes of transportation: "People-friendly mobility is not a one-way street, but an intelligently designed intersection." He saw the German Chancellor's visit to the world's most important bicycle trade fair as an extraordinary sign of recognition for the bicycle industry.www.eurobike-show.de