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Re: Groeten uit Amsterdam Amsterdamize

Eliza (Flipit) — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 17:15:17 -0000

i miss you marc!

Re: Bicycle Cultures Are Man-Made Amsterdamize

renindy — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:44:51 -0000

I almost never got on my bicycle again. In the USA, bicycling had metaphorphised into 1. a mountain bike trail riding experience 2. a sleek, aloof, airfoil helmeted, spandex experience. Neither of which i *ever* related to in the slightest. In my particular town of Indianapolis, there is a resurgence of 'everyday cycling', some dedicated bicycle trails have been constructed, and a tiny bit of the vision of the Dutch has come here. This has encouraged me greatly, as i polished up the old Schwinn, I keep a bicycle at work, and at home, and occasionally ride to work, and wish to more often.

Re: BikePlanet es nuestro Amsterdamize Oyster

yeakubislam — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 05:31:58 -0000

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Re: UNWIND Amsterdamize

Eliza (Flipit) — Tue, 12 May 2015 07:16:53 -0000

Nice video. I also like cycling from Amsterdam to Monnickendam, via the KNSM ferry - a great ride through the rural bits. Monnickendam is a also nice place to stop for lunch.

Re: A 9 Minutes 45 Seconds Street Sample Amsterdamize

"Argos Strike Back" !!! — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:46:32 -0000

lol Isn't that the truth!!! lol

Re: A 9 Minutes 45 Seconds Street Sample Amsterdamize

"Argos Strike Back" !!! — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:46:01 -0000

Sounds like a former 'Ford' of a mayor out of Toronto who took great delight in ripping up already established bike routes! lol

Re: A 9 Minutes 45 Seconds Street Sample Amsterdamize

"Argos Strike Back" !!! — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:43:42 -0000

Excellent 'cross section' showing all the 'lifestyles' of cycling and what it could be in the "west" if we had any vision! Loved the lack of helmets,freedom, and naturalness of the moments here! Though I usually always wear a helmet you are 'bang on' about how punitive helmet laws here just kills the desire for many to even try cycling!

Re: Bicycle Cultures Are Man-Made Amsterdamize

Jim Moore — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 02:16:21 -0000

Hi Marc,
I don't know if you're still maintaining this blog but I was searching the web for a stat (average trip distance by bike in the NL) and I think the figure of "well over 200 billion km by bike" in this blogpost might be out by an order of magnitude at least.
Cheers,
Jim
PS Sat through some presentations by a Dutch cycling expert two days here in Australia and watched C4E twice. It's still great stuff.

Re: Bicycle Cultures Are Man-Made Amsterdamize

Alfie Roberts — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:04:50 -0000

Each city has its own particular history regarding design, architecture and social contract, but in essence humans behave the same way the world over. When you facilitate a particular mode of transportation and make it safe and convenient, people will use it. This was the case for automobiles and this is certainly the case for bicycles.

Thanks,
Alfie Roberts
CAMS Cycling Accident Claims

Re: Groeten uit Amsterdam Amsterdamize

Sandra Berger — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:40:00 -0000

The pictures of the biking girls are amazing. I soooo want to be in their place, riding my bike through the streets of Amsterdam so freely must be the coolest experience ever. Me and the hubby are planning a bike tour this summer in Holland. Does any of the Dutch people reading this have a recommendation? So far I found http://www.hollandcycletour... and a few other via google. But are these the best options? Thanks! Sandra

Re: 2012 Amsterdamize

Sandra Berger — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:37:10 -0000

Looks like a great party, I love amsterdamize, keep up the great articles.

Re: The Pedal Project – Three Cycling Cities

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Re: A 9 Minutes 45 Seconds Street Sample Amsterdamize

Freyr Gunnar — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:03:50 -0000

The less people ride bikes, the more they insist about wearing helmets.

Re: A 9 Minutes 45 Seconds Street Sample Amsterdamize

Diagonalec — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:25:42 -0000

Oh my God.

Children are not wearing helmets.

Surely a cookie-monster across the bridge will eat them as a punishment.

Re: A 9 Minutes 45 Seconds Street Sample Amsterdamize

john — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:54:05 -0000

I'm back to report that Seattle's 'bicycle mayor' was soundly defeated last fall. It was interesting that nowhere in the campaign literature I saw was the word 'bicycle' ever used. I take that to mean that Seattle motorists were fed up with all the new lane restrictions they were forced to live under. Sigh... The new mayor seems to be modeled after the mayor in the popular TV show Portlandia. He's a total nutcake (imho). Meanwhile, in watching this film again, I couldn't help but notice how many people are struggling up that ferocious 'hill' on the bridge. lol!

Re: Bicycle Cultures Are Man-Made

Amsterdam-Velo — Tue, 20 May 2014 06:52:49 -0000

Savez vous quíl existe des visites guidees en francais a velo et dans les grands musees? Pour ceux qui on du mal a parler néerlandais.
www.frenchbiketouramsterdam...
http://www.amsterdam-velo.com
http://www.amsterdam-musee.com

Re: Crossroads Amsterdamize

Amsterdam-Velo — Tue, 20 May 2014 06:52:14 -0000

Savez vous quíl existe des visites guidees en francais a velo et dans les grands musees? Pour ceux qui on du mal a parler neerlandais.
http://www.amsterdam-velo.com
http://www.amsterdam-musee.com

Re: Zoom Out, Zoom In

tvanjoolen — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 09:30:25 -0000

that is a ridiculous analogy

Re: Zoom Out, Zoom In

tvanjoolen — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 09:26:43 -0000

"Since 2000 VVN has seen an increase in the number of cyclists that are seriously injured. Every year around 200 cyclists get killed and 71,000 need medical treatment"

okay, these numbers are statistically low, and the article is about rider distraction while using cell phones...but, I think it applies to any kind of rider distraction...putting a glove on with your teeth is even worse, I think...I would not risk my child's safety...here is a thought...stop pedaling, stop, put the glove on, continue...

http://www.holland-cycling....

I am sure most Dutch ER doctors and paramedics would agree with me...71,000 bike injuries is a lot, no matter what the stats. Anyway, I made my point. Happy riding. Be safe.

Re: Zoom Out, Zoom In

amsterdamize — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 09:12:55 -0000

what ifs galore & pedalling [pun] back on insulting the responsibility of Dutch parents. Thing is, it's easy to maintain my point about your risk assessment skills. But by all means, keep freaking out, it's your prerogative.

Re: Zoom Out, Zoom In

tvanjoolen — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 09:06:33 -0000

I'm not talking about statistics...one pebble, one nail, one slick spot, and while she was steering with one hand while putting her glove on with her teeth and partially blocking her vision, and with the extra weight of her child on the handlebars, she could have lost her balance and crashed hard, despite her bike riding experience. She might have bruised her knees, but the child could have broke his or her neck. These kinds of tragedies usually happen when people get complacent and trust way too much in their own 'skills.' I am also not talking about all Dutch mothers, or all Dutch people...just this one that I see in this picture that every one thinks is so cute.

Re: Zoom Out, Zoom In

amsterdamize — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:50:06 -0000

better late than never: thank you!

Re: Zoom Out, Zoom In

amsterdamize — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:44:05 -0000

I'll put it to you directly: your risk assessment skills are lacking. No, not born out of 'irresponsibility', but out of facts. On behalf of millions of 'unfit' mothers, I dare say.

Re: Zoom Out, Zoom In

tvanjoolen — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:37:11 -0000

She's blocking her eyes with her hand for Christ's sake...anyway...I think all the replies to my reaction prove my point. Perhaps 'arrogance' was not the right word to use, but 'irresponsible' is . You put your gloves on before you ride. What most people see here as cool, sweet, or hip could have ended up in a child's cracked skull. Even if there are only about 150 bike deaths a year in NL....this could have been one because of one woman's selfishness.

Re: Bicycle Tattoo Amsterdamize

Berny Rivers — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:24:42 -0000

Cool video thanks something my tattoo girls of http://hdtattoogirls.com would appreciate. Its fun what you see fly by sometimes when you're not expecting it. But thanks for the info about Amsterdam seems bikes are the total in thing there.