Monthly Archives: October, 2011
Cycling through the heath
Some weeks ago the heath was in full bloom all over the Netherlands. Not knowing it from each other David Hembrow and I decided to cycle through the heath in … Continue reading
How the Dutch got their cycling infrastructure
How did the Dutch get their cycling infrastructure? This question keeps coming back because it is of course relevant to people who want what the Dutch have. Road building traditions … Continue reading
Safe cycling for 8 to 80 year olds
The wide age range of people on bicycles is one of the more striking things for visitors to the Netherlands. Very young children can be seen cycling with their parents … Continue reading
Berlagebrug, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The cycle paths on Berlage bridge in Amsterdam weren’t always there. A little look into the history of this bridge.
Nescio Bridge Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Nesciobrug (Nescio Bridge) features in the promotional video for the Dutch Cycling Embassy. The longest cycle bridge of the Netherlands* was completed in the summer of 2006 and … Continue reading
