Hop on a mountainbike and you’re set to explore Germany’s wondrous natural landscape. Many airlines will count your bike as your second free piece of luggage although a few charge extra (around US$80 one-way). Bikes must be packed in a cardboard box with pedals and front wheels detached. Many airlines sell bike boxes at the airport (US$15-25). Most ferries let you take your bike for free or for a nominal price, and you can always bring your bike on trains. Some youth hostels rent bicycles at good rates and Deutsche Bahn often rents them at train stations. In addition to panniers (US$10-40) to hold your luggage, you’ll need a helmet (US$15-50) and a sturdy lock (from US$25). For country-specific books on biking through France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK try Mountaineers Books, 1001 S.W. Klickitat Way, Ste. 201, Seattle, WA 98134, USA (☎206-223-6303; www.mountaineersbooks.org).
Blue Marble Travel (Canada ☎519-624-2494; US 215-923-3788; www.bluemarble.org) offers small-group bike tours for ages 20 to 49 in Europe, including one that works its way through northwestern Germany. CBT Tours, 2506 N. Clark St. #150, Chicago IL 60614, USA (☎800-736-2453; www.cbttours.com), offers full-package culinary, biking, hiking, and sightseeing tours (around US$3000 for seven days, $250 deposit) to Germany.
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