Given the number of German cyclists participating in pro cycling relative to the US I suspect there are just as many if not more lycra clad competitive sport cyclists in Germany. The biggest difference is there are vastly more regular commuter cyclists than in North America so you tend not to notice the ones in lycra. I was in Munich last year and was also amazed at the number of bikes parked everywhere. They must not have as many drug addicts stealing bikes as we do over here.