The 2025 cycling season has come to an end – and we are thrilled with everything that has happened this year! Our guests have explored Germany by bike, clocking up countless kilometres. Now the Velociped rental bikes are returning from our stations to Marburg. While we swap our cycling gear for winter coats, the bikes are in for thorough maintenance and care – and some of them will even find a new home. You also have the chance to win € 200.00 by taking part in our prize draw.
To ensure you always have the best possible riding experience, each of our hire bikes is thoroughly serviced after every tour:
After an intensive summer, our bikes begin their well-deserved winter break. In addition to the usual maintenance, brake pads and chains are measured and replaced if necessary. We inflate the tyres to 4 bar for storage.
Storage takes place at our headquarters in Marburg and at our stations in Bad Ems (for Rhine and Moselle tours) and Aschaffenburg (for Main tours).
To ensure your bike runs smoothly again in spring, it is worth doing a little maintenance before storing it away.
First, give it a thorough clean: remove dirt, salt and dust from the frame, chain, sprockets and rims – ideally using warm water, a mild cleaner and a soft brush. Then leave it to dry thoroughly. Next, give the drive some TLC: lightly oil the chain, leave it to soak in, then wipe off any excess oil – this will keep everything smooth and rust-free.
If you ride an e-bike, you should also take good care of the battery: charge it to about 50–60%, store it in a dry place at 10–15 °C and check the charge level once a month, recharging if necessary. Tyres will benefit from 3–4 bar air pressure and being stored off the ground – ideally, the bike should be hung up. A quick technical check with slightly tightened screws and checked brake pads rounds off the winter service.
The storage area should be dry, frost-free and well ventilated. A breathable cover protects against dust, but please do not use an airtight tarpaulin – otherwise there is a risk of condensation. And if you also ride in winter, you should regularly remove road salt from your bike and clean and oil the chain more often. This will keep your bike in top condition – and you can get back on the road right away in spring.
A tip from our mechanics: take advantage of the quieter months! In late autumn, winter or spring, the workshops are much less busy. When the weather is bad, your bike can often be given a quick service without an appointment.
Would you like to buy a used e-bike? Then our annual e-bike sale in Marburg is the perfect opportunity. We renew our fleet every year, which means we can offer well-maintained, used rental bikes at attractive prices.
If you are interested, please contact our workshop directly to arrange an appointment. Our mechanics know every bike inside out and can provide you with comprehensive advice.
A big thank you to everyone who sent us their feedback this year! Every piece of feedback helps us to further improve our quality – and your positive words make us happy and proud.
By the way: if you haven't yet rated your 2025 trip, be sure to do so. With every rating, you secure the chance to win one of 10 travel vouchers worth € 200.00 each. The draw will take place on 10th of December 2025 – the voucher can be redeemed for a Velociped trip of your choice.
Blog launch: Our blog went live right at the start of the year. Since then, we have been publishing exciting travel reports, sustainability topics and little insights behind the scenes every two weeks.
New team members: We welcomed two new colleagues at the start of the season in spring. Miriam Houda and Annabell Kronberger have been enriching our team with fresh ideas and a lot of commitment ever since.
New office space: The renovation work is complete – our move to the newly designed premises has given us more space, creativity and a real feel-good atmosphere.
We look back on an eventful year – full of encounters, valuable feedback and, of course, many kilometres cycled. Our rental bikes are now also getting their well-deserved winter break, undergoing thorough maintenance and being prepared for the coming season. And while the bikes are resting, we are already looking forward to the future: soon it will be time to get going again – together with you, we will be kicking off the 2026 cycling season!
