Thomas Hertwig
About Me
My name is Thomas, and at Arrenberg I’m involved in projects where we don’t spend a lot of time talking—we just get to work. A key place for this is the Arrenbergstatt. It’s all about the workshop, the neighborhood, fixing things, experimenting, and helping people help themselves. That’s exactly my style: Not throwing things away too quickly, but working together to see what can still be salvaged. Whether it’s a bike, tools, materials, or a good idea: often all it takes is a place, a few people, and the courage to just get started. Pump my bike, the Radelnde Arrenberg, and Stadtradeln are especially close to my heart. At Pump my bike, we don’t just fix bikes for others—we do it together. Anyone who stops by should learn something, ask questions, give things a try, and, ideally, roll home with a safe bike and a little more self-confidence. For me, Radelnder Arrenberg is about more than just cycling. It’s about a vibrant neighborhood, safe routes, sustainable mobility, and bringing people together—whether it’s with greasy fingers at the Arrenbergstatt, riding together to Critical Mass, or racking up kilometers for “Stadtradeln.” I like practical solutions, clear communication, and projects where you can immediately see that things are moving forward. Especially where “neighborhood” isn’t just a word, but something that really happens: when we’re tinkering, repairing, talking, learning, and working together.
