From Reuters

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-euro ($7) discount from the usual 70-euro ($100) fee for 45 minute sessions, Goetz told Reuters. He said the environmentally friendly offer was working

The recession has hit our industry hard.  Hahaha.  Hard.

Seriously though.

Flight to Germany -500 dollars
Renting a bicycle for the day – 40 dollars
A 45 minute “session” after proof of bicycle – 93 dollars
Knowing you just had sex with a whore for 7 dollars less than the normal amount?

Priceless