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Cycling Lifestyle

Why cycling is in our DNA

The Netherlands is a cycling country par excellence. From the quietest corners of the countryside to our bustling cities, you can cycle throughout the land with the greatest of ease. Follow our route and discover special stories about Dutch cycling culture, meet the pioneers making cycling even greener and more fun and, above all, get inspired to get pedaling and explore the most beautiful undiscovered spots in the Netherlands.

A lifetime of cycling

Cyclists Kop van Zuid Rotterdam
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The cycle of life: The Dutch cycling lifestyle

Green, healthy and more innovative by the minute – here’s why cycling is more than a mode of transport.

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Bring your love for cycling

Belle de Gast at downtown bridge in Utrecht
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Belle de Gast

Bicycle Mayor of Utrecht Belle de Gast already has much to be proud of but has even bigger dreams

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Melissa Bruntlett on the intelligent cycle path TU Delft campus
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Melissa Bruntlett

Melissa Bruntlett came from Canada to Delft and shares the city’s cycling way of life with the world.

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Lior Steinberg
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Lior Steinberg

Urban planner Lior Steinberg wants everyone to experience the Dutch love for cycling through the Cycling Lifestyle AI.

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Cycling towards a green future

Cyclist checks bike app on phone
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En route: Plan a cycling trip in the Netherlands

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Jelle Bakker cycling mayor of Utrecht around the center
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Cycle the Vuelta route through Utrecht

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  • Utrecht Dafne Schippersbrug
    © Merel Tuk via NBTC
  • Utrecht Maliebaan cycling between the trees
    © Merel Tuk via NBTC
  • Utrecht Leeuwesteyn
    © Merel Tuk via NBTC

Cycling Nation

Cyclists in the forest with sun through the trees
© Jan Bijl Fotografie
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn bus terminal with ov bike cyclist
© Merel Tuk via NBTC
Cyclists on the beach between Schoorl and Bergen
© P. van den Akker via Nationale Beeldbank
Couple on bikes looking out over Lauwersmeer
© Marleen Annema via Visit Wadden
Cyclist on Col du VAM, Drenthe
© Sjoerd Bracke & Cuno de Bruin
Cyclist with sunset
© Jan Bijl Fotografie
Young family cycling in the dunes with sea in background Scheveningen
© The Hague toolkit
Two ladies on bikes in a street in Thorn
© Hugo Thomassen via Maastricht Marketing
Cycling along the beach Zandvoort
© Stella Schubert & Patrick Kreuger via Zandvoort Marketing

Discover The Netherlands by bike

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Seven reasons to explore the Netherlands by bicycle

Discover why cycling is the best way to explore the Netherlands.

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Couple on cycling vacation through the Netherlands
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Plan a multi-day cycling holiday

Hop on your bike to explore the Netherlands with multi-day cycling holidays based on themed routes.

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Couple on bikes looking out over Lauwersmeer
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Plan your cycling daytrip

Use the cycle junction network to explore the Netherlands and find inspiration for your next daytrip.

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Everyone on a bike

Cyclist bike through bike parking lot Koningin Julianaplein The Hague designed bij Silo
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The best cycling innovations from the Netherlands

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Cyclists South Limburg
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Cycling climbs in the Netherlands

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Bring yourself, we'll do the same

Bring yourself: the surprising Bolletjescafé De Klok in Warmenhuizen

Bring yourself: Mama Agatha gives cycling lessons to migrant women in the Netherlands

Bring yourself: Eric Schulte on Lola, bicycles, coffee and freedom

Bring yourself: Laurens of Roetz-Bikes is on a circular mission

Bring yourself: Olympian & Dutch Headwind Cycling Championships winner