In by far the most interesting news I’ve found on iol (ie. REUTERS) in quite some time, this article may well be all you need to get you through your miserable day.

Check it out:

Brothel offers discounts for cyclists

Berlin – A Berlin brothel has come up with a novel way to negate the impact of the global economic crisis and target a new group of customers at the same time – offering a discount to patrons who arrive on bicycles.

 

 

“The recession has hit our industry hard,” said Thomas Goetz, owner of the “Maison d’envie” brothel.

“Obviously we hope that the discount will attract more people,” he added.

“It’s good for business, it’s good for the environment – and it’s good for the girls.”

Customers who arrive on bicycle or who can prove they took public transportation get a €5 discount from the usual €70 fee for 45 minute sessions, Goetz told Reuters.

He said the environmentally friendly offer was working.

“We have around 3-5 new customers coming in daily to take advantage of the discount,” he said, adding the green rebate has helped alleviate traffic and parking congestion in the neighbourhood.

Germany is one of the few countries in the world where prostitution is legal. It has about 400 000 prostitutes who, since 2002, have been allowed to enter formal labour contracts. – Reuters

[source:iol]

Now you can cycle to the village bicycle!

I think the question on everybody’s mind is, will the cyclists have the common decency to remove their helmets before they frequent the establishment in question?

I doubt it.

More about the ongoing cycling helmet issue here.

[thanks peter]