Cycling in the Netherlands
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Bicycling is very popular in the Netherlands. It has the highest number of bikes per capita, and essentially everyone cycles here, especially in cities like Amsterdam and Groningen. In fact, cycling is the main form of transportation in the country.
Choosing a bikeSince the Netherlands are pretty much flat when it comes to terrain, you can do with any ordinary city bike.
Travelling on public transport with a bikeBicycles are almost never allowed on a bus or tram.
DestinationsAmsterdam is world renowned as a cycling city because it is the largest city, but there are smaller cities that even have higher cycling rates or impressive cycling infrastructure.
MapsA very detailed and free online cycling map is the bicycle layer of openstreetmap.org.
RoutesThe Netherlands is littered with routes made specifically for cyclists.
Stay safeUnfortunately, bike theft is a common occurrence in the Netherlands, especially in bigger cities like Amsterdam. It would be best to invest in a bike lock when buying a bike.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Cycling in the Netherlands" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Baykedevries, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons