Walking in The Hague
You read that right; this week’s post is a small portrait of The Hague from the viewpoint of a pedestrian. I was on holiday recently and therefore had very little time to prepare a proper blog post for you. So, … Continue reading Walking in The Hague
A unique – stacked – tunnel in Hilversum
Hilversum, internationally renowned as the home of TV and radio stations in the Netherlands, isn’t exactly celebrated for its cycling infrastructure, locally. However, it now boasts something truly exceptional: the Hilversum Alexiatunnel, the nation’s first and only double-layered railway underpass, … Continue reading A unique – stacked – tunnel in Hilversum
Ride Tilburg to ’s-Hertogenbosch
This week’s video is a long ride from city hall in Tilburg to city hall in ’s-Hertogenbosch. I filmed this ride last autumn on November 17, 2023. I did not take the shortest route because that would have meant cycling … Continue reading Ride Tilburg to ’s-Hertogenbosch
Cycling Safety in the Netherlands: Understanding the Challenges and Searching for Solutions
The release of new traffic data has shed light on both positive and more troubling aspects of travel and traffic safety in the Netherlands. Especially the increased figures for cycling fatalities show a concerning trend regarding the safety of cyclists. … Continue reading Cycling Safety in the Netherlands: Understanding the Challenges and Searching for Solutions
A ride on the one day it almost looked like winter
The winter season draws to a close in the Netherlands, although you can hardly call it winter this year. February has already claimed the title of the warmest February ever recorded. However, there was a glimpse of real winter in … Continue reading A ride on the one day it almost looked like winter
The Seville Cycling Revolution: A Blueprint for Urban Transformation?
The Dutch are often asked: What scientific proof is there, that a robust cycling network leads to increased and especially safer cycling? In the Netherlands, this question is challenging to answer due to the absence of a clear “zero-situation”; cycling … Continue reading The Seville Cycling Revolution: A Blueprint for Urban Transformation?
Cycling in Amsterdam: watch the traffic flow at a transformed busy intersection!
This week’s video captures a snippet of the Amsterdam rush hour in the dark. Join me as we explore the bustling intersection of Weteringschans and Museumbrug, where cycling is the main focus. Among the cyclists, you’ll see pedestrians and trams, … Continue reading Cycling in Amsterdam: watch the traffic flow at a transformed busy intersection!
Cycling in the Rain: Dutch Resilience in Utrecht’s Downpour
This blog is all about the Netherlands and its cycling culture. I love showcasing pictures and videos of people effortlessly pedaling through cities and picturesque landscapes. No matter what I publish, however, the inevitable question always arises: what happens when … Continue reading Cycling in the Rain: Dutch Resilience in Utrecht’s Downpour
15 Years of commuting; the successful bicycle/train combination in the Netherlands
In 2009, I created my very first video on my channel to demonstrate that cycling can be a practical and efficient mode of transportation, even for longer distances in the Netherlands. Now, in 2024, 15 years later, I published over … Continue reading 15 Years of commuting; the successful bicycle/train combination in the Netherlands
Happy Holidays!
After a one-year hiatus I filmed a video for the holidays again, capturing the festive lights in the cities of ʼs-Hertogenbosch, Utrecht and Amsterdam. Those are the three cities where most of my life takes place. I hope the warm … Continue reading Happy Holidays!
This modal filter sparked my interest in urban design
“Was that modal filter always here?” the senior policy advisor of the city of Utrecht, Herbert Tiemens, asked me when we rode past the house I grew up in. I knew it wasn’t, and I suddenly realised that the story … Continue reading This modal filter sparked my interest in urban design
Extra Post: This Utrecht street is finally car free
In 2018, a street in the heart of Utrecht city centre was reconstructed. However, the result was slightly disappointing. This was mostly due to the fact that private cars were still allowed in this narrow street. The parked cars, in … Continue reading Extra Post: This Utrecht street is finally car free
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