Some hotels, campsites, restaurants and cafes give cyclists an extra warm welcome. You'll recognise them by the logo of the various schemes - Fietsers Welkom (Cyclists Welcome) and ANWB Gastvrij (ANWB Guest Friendly).
There are plenty of cyclist friendly locations to take a break. Photo © Holland-Cycling.com
The cyclist friendly schemes advertises with special facilities for guests who come on their bike. Go to the websites of the schemes to find the locations along your route.
Cyclists Welcome! scheme - what does it offer?
- There is a basic bicycle repair kit you can borrow in case of a puncture
- You can recharge your electric bike free of charge
- You are allowed to fill your water bottles free of charge - Dutch tap water is of exceptionally good quality and safe to drink (some even say it's better than bottled water!)
- Cycle maps available (to purchase or consult)
- There is a first aid kit cyclists you can use in case of emergencies
Extra services offered by hotels and campsites:
- However full a campsite is, they will never send a cyclist away
- Hotels offer a safe place to park your bike - this is very useful in large cities
- Hotels offer a place to dry your wet clothing
ANWB Gastvrij - what does it offer?
- There is a basic bicycle repair kit you can borrow in case of a puncture
- You can recharge your electric bike free of charge
- Cycle maps available (to consult)
- There is a first aid kit cyclists you can use in case of emergencies
- Use of toilet
- Place to shelter from the rain
Aren't cyclists welcome everywhere?The cyclist scheme might suggest that cyclists are not welcome at other hotels, campsites, cafes and restaurants. This is most certainly not the case. The schemes simply guarantees there are certain facilities for cyclists that are not necessarily available everywhere. As the locations are marked on various maps, they are easy to find. The facilities offered by the schemes might not be at the top of your list when choosing your accommodation or somewhere to have a snack. You might prefer a hotel on a quiet rural location to one right next to a motorway where you can recharge an electric bike that you don't have. Or you might prefer to stay at a campsite where you can rent a bike rather than at one where you can buy a cycle map. Whatever you're looking for, there are plenty of options. |
