Cycling safely and enjoy like a local in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is famous for their cargo bikes allowing families to get from A to B. So you can explore the city like a local and carry the kids and shopping bags in the trunk.
Amsterdam should be a cyclist’s dream. Amsterdam is very bicycle-friendly. It’s pancake flat and almost everyone gets around on two wheels. Cycling is the fastest and one of the most enjoyable ways to get to know the city. Renting a bike and cycling through wonderful Amsterdam lets you explore hidden gems.
Tips
Follow the traffic regulations
Amsterdam might resemble a cyclists’ free-for-all, with bikes zipping into every available space, but there are rules and cycling isn’t permitted everywhere.
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Stick to the cycle paths
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keep to the right and cycle in the same direction as the other bikers
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give way to traffic coming from the right
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stop at the red traffic lights
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Let others know what you are planning to do, use hand signals and make eye contact
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cross tram rails at right angles so your wheels don’t get caught
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Beware of scooters, they often drive at high speed in the bike lane
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always lock your bicycle securely and
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Park your bike at designated parking facilities