Bicycle training in the Netherlands

Bicycle Training in the Netherlands (2)


The full route of the "Verkeersexamen" (Traffic Test) In Utrecht in the Netherlands. It is a 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) long bike ride though normal traffic in which the children (12 year olds) encounter a number of different traffic situations that they will also encounter once they ride their bicycles to secondary school.

Dutch bicycle masterplan

Dutch bicycle masterplan 1990. Things have of course moved on since this film was made nearly 20 years ago. However, this is what is interesting. While some other countries drop their targets, the Dutch met theirs. They have now set new targets for increase in cycling.

Crossing the sea by bike (Netherlands)(in HD)

Junction with separate cycle path (Netherlands)

Some think a separate cycle path can be dangerous at junctions. This video shows a typical junction in the Netherlands with a separate cycle path where cyclists have the right of way over turning cars. It is far from dangerous. As can be seen, all the cars give the bikes priority. Mainly because they simply obey traffic rules, but also because of the right design of the junction. Cyclists are very visible for cars and there is enough space for drivers to wait for passing cyclists without being in the way of other cars. Everything runs smoothly at this junction in 's-Hertogenbosch (a.k.a. Den Bosch) on a Friday afternoon. In rush hour it can be much busier.
See this junction in Google Street View: http://tinyurl.com/rompertsebaan2






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Cycling in Holland - Alkmaar (and surroundings)

The 1963 Elfstedentocht, the coldest and most difficult in history, was recently the subject of a very enjoyable film.