I took my road bike on the ICE train through Germany and this is what happened | Vlog #1

Have you ever brought your bike on a train in Germany? I have. From Berlin to Friedrichshafen at Lake Constance in the south of Germany. My first endeavor did not go as smoothly as I had hoped for - but it all worked out in the end. Turns out that bringing a bike halfway through Germany on the train is not as complicated as I thought. Just a bit annoying, Thanks, Deutsche Bahn 😜
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[@mpihimax]

I'm from the US. I think YT recommended this video because I watched your Giant Revolt video - I'm getting one soon. This video reminds me of my days of traveling from Frankfort to Nuremberg, Munich, and Bretten. It's always in late January or early February. The scene outside of ICE' window is so familiar but so far away. Thanks for the video.

[@AlineGoesCycling]

You're welcome! It's definitely a good way to get around, once you get the hang of it. Awesome to hear that you're getting a Giant Revolt as well! Have fun :)

[@philmccavity]

These are exactly the anxieties I have when traveling with my bike on the train. Thanks for sharing!

[@FollowThomas]

This is a great thought process. Whatever happens, happens. It's an adventure! I think the same way. Your experience taking bike to train was very similar with my first experience here in America with Amtrak train. We we have the same bikepacking Apidura setup, love it. Thanks for the video 👍🙂

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Awesome! So far, I'm super happy with the setup! Hopefully, I'll be able to bring my bike to the US again next year. Maybe I'll check out the trains there, too 😃

[@alextray5356]

Your train ride issues reminded me of a man on the S-Bahn in Munich who, when the train had to stop for maintenance workers, cried out in English, "Fahcking Deutsch Bahn!" XD

[@AlineGoesCycling]

That's hilarious. And so relatable 😂

[@brentirvine2336]

I look forward to seeing more along the Bodensee. It is so beautiful!

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Already working on a video about cycling at the Bodensee during winter :)

[@AnnaUKSheepstar]

Your channel is fantastic. Thank you for sharing these videos :)

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Glad you like them :)

[@jamesnell1999]

Deutsche Bahn rocks! I spent 1996-98 bike & training, mostly around Stuttgart. But you should not feel embarrassed when you did what you were suppose to do. I liked how you hooked up your cam to act as security cam. I lost a cheap camera off my bicycle to a thief near Köln once, but I locked the bicycle so it could have been worse. Being able to take the train home meant I could ride twice as far away on my weekend rides. Chicago is now good for bicycle on trains. If you ever come here do so in the May-June or September-October for the best chance at great weather. Riding into Stuttgart via Bad Cannstatt and thru the Staatgarten and next to the Nekar River to the Untertürkheim S-Bahn was always a thrill no matter how many times I did it.

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Thanks for sharing your experiences, James! I'm sure I will be traveling a lot more often with Deutsche Bahn and my bike this summer. Also for short weekend getaways! But yes, always trying to be aware of thieves. I expect them to literally take anything at that point! Wish you safe rides!

[@clydecardy7410]

Many thanks for a great informative video, and even more thanks for doing it in English language

[@manuvelo]

Oha, bin auch noch nie mit Rad und Zug gefahren, glaub ich. Danke für die Einblicke und deinen Reisebericht. Immer wieder eine Freude! :-)

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Danke, schön zu hören :)

[@AdrianKrupnik]

Very good video. Thank you and keep cycling!

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Thanks, will do! 😊

[@velosophfreising5229]

👍🏻 Video. Rad+Bahn bietet super viel Potential und gleichzeitig soviel Ärger. Wir dürfen uns davon nicht entmutigen lassen. Glückwunsch auch zum neuen KZbin Kanal. Wir starten auch gerade und werden hier sicher öfter mal vorbeischauen und von Dir als Profi lernen. Schönes 2. Adventswochenende

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Danke, euch auch 😊 Also mein Abonnement habt ihr! Wünsche euch viel Erfolg - und Spaß 😎

[@myronas]

I cannot understand how people find it difficult to travel with their bikes on train. I did that in Belgium last year and everything was super smooth - straight forward. I don't get why in Germany is so different.

[@mtbkun]

well done one pushing throuh most of the rain carriages with your bike lol That was the highlight of this episode for sure!

[@AlineGoesCycling]

I don't even wanna know how many people I accidentally hit with my handlebars or backpack while squeezing through hahaha

[@leticiapeterson6471]

Totally awesome!

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Thank you 🥳

[@CheloCycling]

Very good video, sometimes the same people who live in Germany don't know how to take the train with a bicycle, of course it's just discovering and asking questions, but a very good experience! regards👍

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Thanks for watching! Yes, tons of people don't much about bringing bikes on trains. But I'm always happy to answer question when someone asks!

[@mariokaldato]

have a good journey! 💓

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Thank you!

[@peterp5099]

Well, taking a bike on a train in Germany works in most cases, just not always. It works, but it’s not reliable. I wouldn’t risk it for a short trip, but it’s fine for a 2-3 weeks bicycle ride if You plan to get home at least one day earlier than the last day of your vacation.

[@McSlobo]

Once had a bike in a train Germany, no problem, but the second time never came as the bike was stolen before it. :D Train with bike is in general way less stressful than an aeroplane but it varies a lot between the airports and airlines. I've got some mild damage to my bike sometimes but e.g. on Lufthansa flight from Helsinki to München everything was perfect although I hate fiddling with pedals (good hex tool is a must). But in general I've found it easier to just cycle through Germany, not that big country after all. Next I hope she tries this in Sweden. No, not really. Why, Sweden, why?

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Yeah I guess it really depends on the location, airline, and other factors. I'll fly to Valencia soon, but will rent a bike there because the price for bringing my own and renting it is almost the same. Less hassle, in my opinion, even though it would be great to have my own bike there.

[@TravelingThru222]

Sweet Apidura setup. Cool channel. Just subbed.

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Thanks, appreciate it 🥳

[@hectorcompany8789]

Hello, my name is Hector from spain and now living in germany. in north, wilhelmshaven. i just discovered your channel. i am wondering about to start to do some small tours with bikepacking but i dont know which bags to buy or where to start. so happy to discover your channel. your are a great inspiration. thanks a lot.

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Hey Hector, welcome to my channel! Did you see my other video about how to pick the right bikepacking bags from Apidura? Let me know if you have any other questions, happy to answer them if I can :)

[@Dangormanuk1]

Really useful! I’m planning a trip from Berlin to Munich and dreaded having to “pack” my bike again! Dankeschön!

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Gern geschehen ;) It's all about getting into the habit of it, I guess. Still takes me forever to get everything good to go 🤣 Have fun on your trip!

[@Dangormanuk1]

@@AlineGoesCycling Reading your reply IN Munich! It's excellent! Unfortunately it wasn't possible to book a space so I rented a case but it's all good. Happy trails!

Geänderte Wagenreihung bei der Zugeinfahrt.. man kennt''s ja von der Bahn 😅 in dem Fall am besten noch auf dem Bahnsteig mit dem Rad zur anderen Seite rollern. Aber Respekt für die Action quer durch den Zug und besonders die Nachtfahrt Überland am Ende!

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Haha danke 😄 Das mit der geänderten Wagenreihung hab ich leider erst gemerkt, als ich schon im Zug war. Ganz dezent in der 1. Klasse. 😂🙈

@@AlineGoesCycling und das bei der ersten Zugfahrt mit Rad ist schon mies 🙈

[@AlineGoesCycling]

@ Definitiv! Aber ich seh es so: Da ich den "worst case" jetzt schon hinter mir habe, kann es in Zukunft ja nur noch besser werden und ich brauch keine Angst mehr vor so einer Situation zu haben 😄

[@Sonheareth]

so coool! Thank you very much for the information, BTW im in immenstadt right now :)

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Ohhh so cool, how did you like it? Sorry, I've been offline for a while, just saw your comment.

[@Sonheareth]

@@AlineGoesCycling alles gut!

[@jotsingh8917]

Nice bike on the train solution. Next You could bike to to correct train number. Make sure you send this to AMtrak in the U.S. . They are clueless about taking a bike on the train.

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Good idea. I've never taken the Amtrak, but I heard similar things. Hope they will change sth in the future

[@sirhenryhorst]

"They changed the waggon for bike's" Thank you for travelling with Deutsche Bahn 🤣 Mal im Ernst, ich habe das ganze im Sommer mit einem Bekannten vor um vom Ruhrgebiet an die Nordsee zu kommen. Ehrlich gesagt ist mir jetzt schon übel bei dem Gedanken. Einen Transporter leihen wäre wohl das bessere übel.

[@m0rpeth500]

Würde schlicht an Ort und Stelle stehen bleiben. Wenn das Personal damit ein Problem hat dann möge das Personal bitte auch dafür sorgen, dass sich der ganze Prozess nicht so verdammt kundenunfreundlich gestaltet. Nie im Leben würde ich auf gut Glück zwischendurch nochmal aussteigen, um zu einem anderen Wagon zu kommen.

[@Minemice]

I'm surprised you were able to take your bicycle through the train! If they reverse the order of the train carriages, does DB also make the announcement in English?😬

[@amritaeastern]

Hi Alina, Thanks for the Video. I am curious to know how and when did you Reserve the bike Tickets for travel. Is it required to book it while you Reserve the train Ticket or can you Just buy it before you Board. I signed Up for tuscany trails this year and was curious to know how DB Works for transporting Bikes Cheers, Sarath

[@marksadventures3889]

Train Driver?! Maybe that's what they're called. Get a light that uses the hot shoe fitting of the gopro case.

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Will check it out, thanks! They're called conductors ;)

[@nielsvantklooster4768]

I am planning to take my bike disassembled onboard an ICE train soon and I was wondering how hard/ easy that would be. Anyone any remarks?

[@stevemullin1195]

I've always liked germany...my family was stationed there in the early 60s....I ride a recumbent trike and would love to tour in Germany using the train system....wonder if they allow trikes on the train?

[@AlineGoesCycling]

That's a good question - I don't know! I guess it depends on how much space it takes up? Would be a cool way to travel around Germany, though, hope it works out sometime!

[@theresabu3000]

Because there's not enough space it won't be possible in ICE and IC trains. In regional trains not in rush hour you might get lucky to have enough space (but baby carriages and wheel chairs have priority) - but not every train is convenient to take (3 steps up or a divider in the door make it difficult to get a bike on the train). Its often an adventure - even if the bigger train stations have now a functioning elevator.

[@superbrian113]

I am actually told from here in Denmark, that it is not possible to bring the bike in ICE trains ? Have they changed this in the meantime or are they wrong?

[@Nasemann85]

Zufälle gibt's. Ungefähr bei 5:05 irgendwann mal rechts abbiegen, da wohnt ein Gravel-Verrückter :-D Viel Spaß am See

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Witzig 😄 Hast dir ne schöne Ecke ausgesucht! Wäre auch mal fast an den Bodensee gezogen, in die Nähe von Überlingen. Wurde aber dann doch Berlin ;)

[@rauschzeitdude]

Oh man, ich fühl den Pain mit der geänderten Wagenposition. :/ Wusste gar nicht, dass es im ICE Fahrradabteile gibt. IC bin ich schon gefahren, dort sind es die verdammten alten Türen, die mich stressen. Kriegt man sie auf? Erst Bike rein oder erst Tasche? Reicht die Zeit um alles in den Zug zu schaffen bevor die Türen schließen? Erstaunlich wie ruhig du geblieben bist. Guter Rat am Ende :)

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Danke :) Ohje, das klingt auch ultra anstrengend. Mir hat es geholfen, dass mein Gepäck auf dem Rücken war, daher musste ich quasi nur das Rad in den Zug heben. Schaffnerin und Schaffner waren übrigens mehr als hilfsbereit - es lohnt sich also immer, die anzusprechen, wenn man sie auf dem Gleis beim Einsteigen sieht. Die haben mir extra den Zug länger angehalten, dass ich zwischendurch kurz übers Gleis vom 5. Wagen in den 1. gehen konnte 😌

[@vladovlado9706]

The person driving the train is not a conductor but is called a train driver ( Zugführer)🤔

[@AlineGoesCycling]

I tried to google it and I think that Zugführer even is someone else, a person who makes sure all the trains run smoothly and on time 😂 Super confusing

[@anassbadr2974]

I love ❤️ you 👍❤️

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Thanks for visiting my channel! 🙌🏻

[@kathyzielinski7673]

Nice video. I was wondering if you had to book a reservation for you bike? I would like to take my bike on a deutche Bahn ICE train from Berlin to Rothenburg Ob Der taber and when I tried to make a bike reservation, all the spaces were filled. I was very surprised at this since I am booking this 7 months in advanced. Any thoughts? Thank you

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Hey :) If you choose the option of bringing a bike when you search for a route, it should show you all the trains that have the capacity to bring one! Those sometimes differ from the other routes/trains. Hope that works :)

[@davidpayne2805]

Really interesting video. Did you have to book a space for your bike in advance? How much did the train trip cost?

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Yes, I bought an extra ticket for the bike and they gave me a spot with a number for it (on the ICE only). The bike was 15,- € each way, and the other tickets were around 80 €, if I remember correctly. It always depends on how early ahead you book.

[@theresabu3000]

Yes you have to reserve a place on the ICE and IC trains - and pay an extra bike ticket. You can also do that online - or in a "Reisebüro" at an bigger station

[@davidpayne2805]

@@theresabu3000 Many thanks!

[@chuckwalla2967]

How old are you?

[@Amanda_K_001]

So not good for bike bags/ excessive luggage on trains.

[@Everyday_Biker]

Hi, really enjoyed watching this - I want to do the Bodensee this summer. Do you empty your GoPro SD card every night or do you have a ton of SD cards? Greetings from the UK

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Hey, I have two cards, but I mostly get along with my 128 GB if I empty the card now and then, filming in 4K. More important are the GoPro batteries because they drain SUPER fast and I need to bring at least 2 or 3 of them 😖

[@andigoescycling]

Kleiner Tipp um mit dem Rad einfacher durchs Abteil zu kommen: Es aufs Hinterrad stellen. Manchmal funktionieren im ICE nicht alle Türen, da ist das dann auch ganz praktisch 😅 Außerdem würde ich dir die DB App empfehlen. Ich schaue mir dort immer die Wagenreihung an und habe dadurch noch nie am falschen Ende des Gleises gestanden 😉

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Seltsam, ich habe die DB App, aber aus irgendeinem Grund hat es die Wagenreihung dort nicht angezeigt 😅Das mit dem aufs Hinterrad stellen ist ne gute Idee. Muss nur mal zu Hause ausprobieren, ob das auch so gut funktioniert, wenn die ganzen Bikepacking-Taschen dranhängen 🙈

[@andigoescycling]

@@AlineGoesCycling So ein paar Trockenübungen sind wahrscheinlich ganz nützlich 😅 Unter dem Gleis, von dem der Zug fährt, sollte so ein Symbol mit ABC und einem kleinen Zug sein - einfach darauf klicken. Kann aber natürlich sein, dass die Bahn irgendeine Störung hatte. Soll ja ab und zu vorkommen, habe ich gehört 😄

[@AlineGoesCycling]

Haha tatsächlich hab ich dann rechtzeitig zur Rückfahrt herausgefunden, dass man die Fahrt erst zu "my trip" hinzufügen muss, damit das kleine ABC-Symbol angezeigt wird 😂 Wieder was gelernt haha

[@andigoescycling]

@@AlineGoesCycling Wenn ich mir jetzt alle Verbindungen Berlin - München (nur als Beispiel) für die kommenden Stunden anzeigen lasse, ist in der Detailansicht (auf eine Verbindung klicken) überall dieses Symbol. Ich muss die Fahrt nirgends hinzufügen 🤨 Nutzt du die richtige App? 😅 Schön, dass du wieder gut zurückgekommen bist!

[@AlineGoesCycling]

@@andigoescycling Komisch 😄Es ist definitiv die offizielle DB-App, aber vielleicht haben wir unterschiedliche Updates.