How common is sport cycling in the Netherlands?

How come the Netherlands has it nailed when it comes to cycling? And how did the bicycle become synonymous with Dutch culture? Anna Holligan takes to the saddle to find out. read more

Cycling in the Netherlands. Cycling is a ubiquitous mode of transport in the Netherlands, with 36% of the people listing the bicycle as their most frequent mode of transport on a typical day as opposed to the car by 45% and public transport by 11%. read more

Cycling is so common that I have been rebuked for asking people whether they are cyclists or not. "We aren't cyclists, we're just Dutch," comes the response. read more