Cycling

Guide to buying your first bicycle in the Netherlands (from a veteran international)

Welcome to the Netherlands! As you know, the Dutch get around on two wheels more than they get around on...

7 reasons why wielrenners (lycra bikers) need an intervention 

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s a wielrenner. 🥴 Although, seeing as they’re...

5 reasons the Dutch cycle without bike helmets

While it may be shocking to many expats, most Dutchies cycle without helmets! If you are cycling...

24 TikToks explaining why the Dutch are ahead of their time with bikes

No one can deny that there’s a strong relationship between Dutchies and their fietsen. Interesting, entertaining, and...

7 scenic bike paths in the Netherlands

With summer rolling around the corner and hot weather here to stay, we all want to spend...

17 reasons why biking is king in the Netherlands

The Dutch and their bikes go together better than peanut butter and jelly — but how did...

7 types of cyclists found when biking in the Netherlands

We can guarantee that if there is one element of Dutch culture that's bound to inflict some...

19 things the Dutch did to make cycling easy and attractive

Biking in the Netherlands can seem daunting at first. Though, once you’ve taken off your training wheels,...