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New book: The Cycling Paradise
Published on by Hilary Staples
If you want to really enjoy Holland and become part of the community, get on your bike! That’s the message of the new book The Cycling Paradise by Peter de Lange and Robert van Weperen.
Cycling in times of coronavirus
Published on by Hilary Staples
Cycling is encouraged in Holland during the coronavirus pandemic. What is it like to be out on the bike with all the restrictions?
Innovative bike parking facilities
Published on by Hilary Staples
More and more Dutch cities are looking for solutions to the growing number of parked bikes littering the streets. Managing modern and large bike parking facilities requires an innovative approach.
Afsluitdijk closed for cyclists
Published on by Hilary Staples
From 1 April 2019 the Afsluitdijk will be closed for cyclists for three years. A free bus service for cyclists and their bikes will be provided.
Mobile phone use on bike illegal
Published on by Hilary Staples
From 1 July 2019 it will be illegal to hold or operate a mobile phone - or any other mobile electronic device - while riding a bike.
Cycling from Amsterdam to Haarlem
Published on by Hilary Staples
How to cycle from Amsterdam to Haarlem - and back? Here is the most pleasant bike-friendly route.
E-bike to get commuters out of car
Published on by Hilary Staples
In the coming years 200,000 more commuters are to use the bike - or bike combined with public transport - instead of the car. Secret weapon: the e-bike.
New Roman Limes Route
Published on by Hilary Staples
In 2018 a new cycle route has been launched: the Roman Limes Route. This 220 km-route takes you along the Dutch section of the 'Limes', the northern border of the Roman Empire.
Previous articles:
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High speed on cycle paths, part 4
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Traffic exam improves road safety for children
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Bike accidents and phone use - is there a link?
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New book: Learn to cycle in Amsterdam
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Do share bikes have a future? Part 3
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Do share bikes have a future? Part 2
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Do share bikes have a future? Part 1
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World's largest bike parking facility now open
