7 Peculiar Things About Bikes in Holland
One of the first words you’ll probably learn when you live in the Netherlands is fiets.
5 Tips for Cycling in the Dutch Wind
The Netherlands offers a ton of great things, but the weather tends to not be one of them.
A Guide to Buying a Bicycle in the Netherlands
If you plan on moving to the Netherlands for work or study, it’s inevitable that you’ll end up buying a bicycle. Not only is it the preferred mode of transportation in Holland cycling, but also it’s part of the culture and everyday life, and is the easiest way to get around the cities. The infrastructure…
Why Don’t the Dutch Wear Bike Helmets?
The Dutch aren’t known for taking unnecessary risks. “Wild” or “reckless” aren’t words that come to mind when you think of the Dutch national character. Why then do they so often forego what many see as an essential piece of safety equipment: the bike helmet? That the Dutch love cycling is obvious. One third of…