Monthly Archives: June, 2011
How wide is a Dutch cycle path?
Surprisingly Dutch law doesn’t state how wide a bicycle path should be. But even though there aren’t any legal requirements there are some very strong recommendations. One of these recommendations … Continue reading
When the shops close on a Saturday
Dutch shopping habits are often frowned upon by foreigners. Shops close early (6pm on working days) or are even closed all day (on Sundays). This means that most working people … Continue reading
Massive number of train passengers take the OV-fiets
The popularity of the OV-Fiets (Public Transport bicycle) knows no boundaries. I have written before about this nationwide shared bicycle rental system of the Netherlands’ Railways. It made headlines again … Continue reading
Let’s cycle to the beach
Thousands of people took their bicycles and went to the beaches last weekend in the Netherlands. For many it was a long weekend starting with Ascension day on Thursday. The … Continue reading
Rolling out a red carpet for cyclists
The red of the cycle paths and lanes in the Netherlands is really standing out. It makes clear where the realm of the motorists stops and that of cyclists starts. … Continue reading
