How to make cycling possible in the snow
We had almost grown unaccustomed to it… snow! The last time there was substantial snow in the south of the Netherlands was in February 2013, almost 2 years ago. But … Continue reading
Cycling to the dentist
In the Netherlands people cycle for all kinds of every day purposes and I am no exception. So when I need to go to the dentist I get on my … Continue reading
Clearing the streets of snow and ice
When I mentioned the city of ’s-Hertogenbosch had forgotten to clear one new cycle route of snow in my post two weeks ago, the city quickly responded and the route … Continue reading
Dashing through the snow…
Most of The Netherlands is covered in a blanket of snow right now, but many municipalities have been working hard to clear all that snow from the streets and cycle … Continue reading
Snow? The Dutch roll on.
Last month the city of Bologna, capital of the Italian province of Emilia Romagna, issued a municipal ordinance in which it was also stated that cycling (and riding a moped) … Continue reading
Cycling in the snow, ’s-Hertogenbosch
Winter 2011/2012 was really mild in the Netherlands up until Friday afternoon on the 3rd of February 2012 when finally the first snow came to the country. Of course, it … Continue reading
Bicycle route in the snow, ’s-Hertogenbosch
This main cycle route from the north of the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch (aka Den Bosch) to the centre in the south is completely cleared of snow and ice during winter. … Continue reading
Utility cycling in the snow, Utrecht (Netherlands)
On this sunny Monday afternoon in December 2010 the roads were covered with heavy snow. But people in the Netherlands keep on using their bicycles as much as possible. Although … Continue reading
Bicycle rush hour in the dark, ’s-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands)
Evening rush hour in ‘s-Hertogenbosch (a.k.a. Den Bosch) in the Netherlands. During the winter months rush hour takes place in the dark. This day it also snowed so the road … Continue reading
Cycling in the snow, Utrecht (Netherlands)
First snow in winter 2010/2011. It wasn’t heavy snow, but it did fall all day so the streets couldn’t be cleared of it. Such a thin layer of snow didn’t … Continue reading
Winter Cycling in Utrecht
Winter cycling impressions in Utrecht, Netherlands. In a country where cycling is mostly for utility purposes people don’t stop using their bikes just because temperatures drop below freezing point. When … Continue reading
Cycling in the snow; ’s-Hertogenbosch
Why stop cycling when it snows? The Dutch really can’t be stopped by anything… or so it seems, in doing what they always do: cycle everywhere, no matter what the … Continue reading
