Utrecht’s “Gardens of Moreelse”: Transforming Grey to Green
From a grey car-dominated thoroughfare to a green, cyclist-friendly oasis: Moreelse Park in Utrecht shows how rethinking urban design transforms city life. New post with video. Continue reading Utrecht’s “Gardens of Moreelse”: Transforming Grey to Green
Amsterdam’s changing streets: the new Weesperzijde along the Amstel
See how Amsterdam’s Weesperzijde transformed from an ordinary street to a cycle street prioritising walking, cycling, and greenery. A side-by-side comparison of the before (2022) and after (2024) shows the city’s commitment to people-friendly urban design. Watch the video and explore the story! Continue reading Amsterdam’s changing streets: the new Weesperzijde along the Amstel
Cycling from Belgium to the Netherlands
An extra post with a long video: Cycling from last week’s new floating bridge in Belgium all the way to Sittard railway station in the Netherlands. Continue reading Cycling from Belgium to the Netherlands
Cycling Between Terrils: A New Cycling Experience in Belgium’s Limburg
Discover Belgium’s new “Cycling Between Terrils!” Glide over a floating bridge between Limburg’s historic mining heaps and immerse yourself in breathtaking views. My blog + 3 videos here! Continue reading Cycling Between Terrils: A New Cycling Experience in Belgium’s Limburg
From the Waal to Newtown Creek: A Surprising Bridge Connection
When I cycled onto the Kosciuszko Bridge in New York City last April with Mr. Streetfilms, Clarence Eckerson, it felt strangely familiar. Although I was certain I’d never seen it before—this being my very first visit to New York—there was … Continue reading From the Waal to Newtown Creek: A Surprising Bridge Connection
Cycling in Kaunas: Exploring the Bike Culture of Lithuania’s Second City
Earlier this year, a representative from the local cyclists’ union invited me to visit Kaunas and discuss the cycling environment with city officials. This visit took place following the cycling conference I attended in Vilnius.* On the morning of 17 … Continue reading Cycling in Kaunas: Exploring the Bike Culture of Lithuania’s Second City
Watching the Amsterdam ferries (again)
It is quite unbelievable that Amsterdam still does not have a bridge over the River IJ, despite discussions on this topic dating back almost two centuries. There are no other cities in the Netherlands that sit along a river and … Continue reading Watching the Amsterdam ferries (again)
Summer Ride to the North Sea Beach of Zandvoort
Today marks the last day of summer—at least, in the Netherlands, where we follow the astronomical calendar to define seasonal changes. I recently discovered – much to my surprise – that other cultures observe this differently. Naturally, this also depends … Continue reading Summer Ride to the North Sea Beach of Zandvoort
A bike ride on the high-quality cycling route Ede – Wageningen
Currently, construction is underway on the high-quality cycling route from the centre of Ede to the centre of Wageningen. The route is being developed by the municipalities of Ede and Wageningen in collaboration with the Province of Gelderland and Wageningen … Continue reading A bike ride on the high-quality cycling route Ede – Wageningen
Just how bad is cycling in Wageningen?
This post is something you’re not really used to from me. I usually look at everything I see with a positive perspective. This time, however, I was asked to come and speak in Wageningen and, in particular, to be critical … Continue reading Just how bad is cycling in Wageningen?
Happy Anniversary to the World’s Largest Bicycle Parking Garage!
This August marks the five-year anniversary of the grand opening of the world’s largest bicycle parking garage in Utrecht, which has been fully operational since 19 August 2019*. In this week’s video we take a look at people entering and … Continue reading Happy Anniversary to the World’s Largest Bicycle Parking Garage!
A trip to Vilnius, Lithuania
In May this year, I visited Lithuania because I was invited by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to speak at their annual international cycling conference, this year called “Dviračių Lietuva 2024” (Cycling Lithuania 2024). I was one of two … Continue reading A trip to Vilnius, Lithuania
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