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Battle of Arnhem - 75th anniversary
Published on by Hilary Staples
This September Holland remembers the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem. Visit the landmarks and find out more about this bit of WWII history on our Arnhem Airborne Cycle Route.
Afsluitdijk closed for cyclists
Published on by Hilary Staples
From 1 April 2019 the Afsluitdijk will be closed for cyclists for three years. A free bus service for cyclists and their bikes will be provided.
Mobile phone use on bike illegal
Published on by Hilary Staples
From 1 July 2019 it will be illegal to hold or operate a mobile phone - or any other mobile electronic device - while riding a bike.
Cycling from Amsterdam to Haarlem
Published on by Hilary Staples
How to cycle from Amsterdam to Haarlem - and back? Here is the most pleasant bike-friendly route.
E-bike to get commuters out of car
Published on by Hilary Staples
In the coming years 200,000 more commuters are to use the bike - or bike combined with public transport - instead of the car. Secret weapon: the e-bike.
New Roman Limes Route
Published on by Hilary Staples
In 2018 a new cycle route has been launched: the Roman Limes Route. This 220 km-route takes you along the Dutch section of the 'Limes', the northern border of the Roman Empire.
High speed on cycle paths, part 4
Published on by Hilary Staples
In 2014 we followed the heated debate about how the e-bike affects safety on our busy cycle paths. Now, 4 years on, what changes do we see and have they made a difference? Find out in our series High speed on the cycle paths. Part 4: Have our cycle paths become any safer?
Traffic exam improves road safety for children
Published on by Hilary Staples
To improve road safety, all Dutch children between the age of 10 and 12 have to take a traffic exam, which consists of a theoretical and a practical part.
Previous articles:
» Bike accidents and phone use - is there a link?
» New book: Learn to cycle in Amsterdam
» Do share bikes have a future? Part 3
» Do share bikes have a future? Part 2
» Do share bikes have a future? Part 1
» World's largest bike parking facility now open
» Cycling against smog
» Hoge Veluwe National Park by bike
