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The end of the company bike?
Published on by Hilary Staples
The National Bike Scheme was introduced to encourage commuters out of their car and onto the bike. Despite its success, the Dutch government is stopping the scheme in 2015. Opponents say it's 'a stupid and short-sighted measure'.
World's largest bike parking facility
Published on by Hilary Staples
To solve the bike parking problem in the city centre, Utrecht has started the building of the world's largest bike parking facility. It's to have the capacity for 12,500 bikes!
School has started again campaign
Published on by Hilary Staples
In September there is a peak in the number of accidents involving school children. Dutch road safety organisation Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN) kicks off the new season with a campaign reminding drivers that school has started again, so they need to watch out for children on the road.
Purple display on heath cycle routes
Published on by Hilary Staples
In August, when the heather is in bloom, the heath unfolds a purple carpet - a wonderful sight! Here are some heath cycle routes you're sure to enjoy this time of year.
Bike tax controversy in Amsterdam
Published on by Hilary Staples
Amsterdam businesses want to introduce a tax on bikes to finance new bike parking facilities in the city centre. This proposal hasn't gone down too well with cyclists. So what's it all about and how realistic are the plans?
Dutch cyclists under influence
Published on by Hilary Staples
Drinking and cycling is dangerous, we all know that. Still, the majority of Dutch cyclists ride home under influence of alcohol after a night out. No less than 68% exceed the legal alcohol limit.
More bikes on Dutch trains
Published on by Hilary Staples
Windmill cycle routes
Published on by Hilary Staples
The weekend of 10 and 11 May it’s National Windmill Day. An ideal oportunity to get on your bike and try out one of our windmill cycle routes.
