There were various reasons for the decision, as Werren explains: Firstly, the Niesen had never been a real "biker mountain" as the offer, in this case a dedicated downhill route, had been lacking. Conflicts between hikers and downhillers were the order of the day. In addition, the bikers had not respected the transport limit of three bikes per ride, which had led to difficulties, especially during the summer rush. A ban on transport on Sundays was therefore introduced last summer. Pointing out that the hiking trails up to the middle station are still open to bikers may be nice, but it doesn't help downhillers over the hill.

Why doesn't the Niesenbahn charge for transportation to slow down the rush? According to Sandra Werren, paragliders are also transported free of charge. Bikers would therefore not be prepared to buy a ticket for their sports equipment. It is doubtful whether those affected would prefer a total boycott as an alternative. The matter is only clear for the Niesenbahn: they don't want to do things by halves, so bike transport will be stopped altogether.

Niesenbahn Managing Director Roger Friedli has high hopes for the future, however: He says it depends above all on whether costly renovations are due in the next few years. Otherwise, the company could invest in a larger trolley for the bikes - the decisive condition for the company with which Friedli is in talks about its own downhill course. For now, however, it is his own horsepower that is driving the Niesenbiker forward.