21
Feb '22
Once every 10 years the gates open to the International Horticultural Exhibition Floriade. This decade's theme is ‘Growing Green Cities’ to show everyone a celebration of green solutions for living. You can now include a visit to Floriade at Holland Bike Tours!
21
Jan '22
And it is working. 27% of all Dutch traffic, is bicycle traffic. And in some cities, like Amsterdam, this number is even much higher (36%)
17
Nov '21
At Holland Bike Tours the quality of our bike is essential. Good maintenance is the key. The same counts for your bicycle at home. Maintain your bike regularly and it will last much longer while riding much smoother. In this item you can learn the first steps of maintaining your own bike.
18
May '21
Most experienced cyclists know this problem: saddle sore. How can you prevent it? And what can you do when it occurs? We'll explain to you in this item.
04
May '21
This Dutch tulip video we just absolutely love. It says exactly how we feel
23
Apr '21
Missing the Tulips this year? The "Keukenhof Spring Series" shows the flower exhibition, the most beautiful spring garden in the world through videos.
16
Apr '21
When planning a cycling tour we will need to know how many km/miles you want to cover in one day. In this article we explain some of the options at Holland Bike Tours together with the do’s and don’ts for your daily riding distance.
02
Apr '21
When preparing for your cycling holiday in the Netherlands it’s good to read into some of the main Dutch priority & liability rules when it comes to cycling. Read all about it in this item
19
Mar '21
Holland Bike Tours operates everywhere in the Netherlands. Though we do have favorite places that we like to have our bike tours run through. On of these places is the city of Leiden, due to it’s a beauty and history. Read more about what you can do in Leiden here.
26
Feb '21
Since February 1st, the municipality of Oldambt is the home to the Pieter Smitbrug; a 800 meter bridge for just cyclists and walkers, giving safe passage for children cycling to school between the now two connected towns.
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19
Feb
Learn more about the Dutch canals in this item. You will see many canals during your cycling tour in the Netherlands. Want to go to Delft, Utrecht, Gouda or Giethoorn? Or one of the other hundreds of towns with canals? At Holland Bike Tours we will create your perfect tour, including all the sights that you wish to see
05
Feb
Want to go on a cycling tour in the Netherlands but not quite sure what route to take? Holland Bike Tours has created some set tours and creates customized tours. Learn more about the Around Gouda tour here
22
Jan
When in the Netherlands you can see a lot of different bike path signs, lanes and paths. For a first time user this can be confusing. Yet there is a lot of thought into it! The information in this item might become in handy to understand the infrastructure and reasons behind it all.
04
Jan
2020 has brought us many good things. One of them was time! Time to develop some of the tours we have wanted to create for a while now. Our first new tour to go online is: Cycling with Kids! Read more about our new route in this item.
16
Dec
We bellieve cycling with GPS navigation makes cycling much easier. We create the best routes for you and pre load them on the device. You just have to press 'start' each morning. With our newly selected device, navigating is nothing but a blast! Read more about our new GPS navigation in this item.
26
Oct
Maybe you think that cycling holidays is not for you, as you are not an experienced cyclist or a very outdoorsy & adventurous type. Now we urge you to read this blog! But be aware, it might change your mind completely! Going on a cycling holiday in the Netherlands is going to be the best choice you ever made, and in this blog we have written down 10 reasons why. So read the blog, tell your friends and family, and hopefully see you soon!?
07
Sep
Bicycle tourism provides a solution in a 1,5m society, for more eco-friendly tourism and for more personal and authentic experiences. We wrote down 4 reasons why we believe you should consider a cycling holiday this & next year!
31
Jul
The Netherlands has a relatively low crime rate. But locking your bike properly is important everywhere. In this blog you can read more about the best way to lock your bike. Cycling with Holland Bike Tours? Then we will provide you with all the locks you will need.
20
Jul
When cycling through the Woods from Haarlem on you will most likely cycle in the area of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the Hoge Veluwe. Two amazing wooded area’s with excellent cycling infrastructure. We have written before about the beautiful Hoge Veluwe and it’s Kruller-Muller museum, so in this news item we will go a little bit more into detail about the other beauty: Utrechtse Heuvelrug
11
Jul
When making a cycling tour in the Netherlands there is a big chance you will take a transfer before, after or during your cycling tour. There is many (good) options on using transfers. In this item we explain more about these travel options, though we also explain more about the luggage transfer options during your cycling tour with Holland Bike Tours.
27
Jun
When booking a cycling tour with Holland Bike Tours you will be provided with a detailed route booklet including suggestions for restaurants, highlights along the way and our preferred museums. One of these museums is the Engelandvaarders in Noordwijk-at sea.
20
Jun
Naarden Vesting is one of the many great places in the Netherlands to visit in terms of beauty, history and facilities. This is not yet known by many tourist, so we'd like to bring it to your attention! In this item you can learn more about Naarden and some of the recommended museums, restaurants and points of interest.
13
Jun
This is a big YES! Touring with your kids through the Netherlands is absolutely recommended! In this item we will show you some of our gear options for children, and give you some extra information about children and cycling in the Netherlands. Hopefully we can meet you and your family soon, to create memories that will last a lifetime!
11
May
What do you do when there is more bikes then people in one country? What if the inhabitants use those bikes all the time? And need to park the bikes anywhere? In this item you can learn more on where to park your bike when living in one of the bigger Dutch cities like Utrecht.
02
May
Every winter the Dutch talk about "the tour of the tours" and "Elfsteden-fever". Each year the question is if "it giets oan?" (Frisian way of "it goes on") But what is this Dutch mania all about? You can learn more about this epic ice-skating tour in this item and learn about the option of cycling it!
25
Apr
Want to go on a cycling tour in the Netherlands but not quite sure what route to take? Besides the ability to create your own customized tour, Holland Bike Tours has also created some set tours. Learn more about their Old Towns and Villages tour here.
19
Apr
It is very confusing to know what way to call the Dutch, Holland or the Netherlands. Hopefully this item will explain it to you once and for all!
04
Apr
Did you plan on cycling the tulip fields in the Netherlands this April? But had to cancel/reschedule due to Covid-19 virus? Hopefully you can enjoy some video's while being at home. We recommend watching this informative video about the Tulip production in the Netherlands.
27
Mar
Much and more can be said about the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Yet instead let’s sit back, while enjoying this performance of the Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
08
Mar
The riders at Holland Bike Tours already know this answer: YES! But now also the Dutch government wants to invest in having tourists visit other regions of the Netherlands. Find out more about it in this blog and also Rick Steves video with reasons why you should.
18
Feb
Holland Bike Tours operates everywhere the Netherlands. Though we do have a couple of favorite cities and towns that we like to include in our tours. When cycling in the West area of the Netherlands you should not miss Delft due to it’s a beauty and history. Read more about what you can do during your visit here
02
Feb
Interested in making a cycling tour with a (big) group? At Holland Bike Tours we will create your perfect customized route and accommodate to your wishes. Read this article to find out more about what we can do for you.
27
Jan
Holland Bike Tours operates everywhere in the Netherlands. Though due to the great nearby connection with Amsterdam we prefer to start our tours from Haarlem, a beautiful scenic town with lots of history. This is also where the company is based. Read more about what you can do while in Haarlem in this item.
18
Jan
Want to go on a cycling tour in the Netherlands but not quite sure what route to take? Holland Bike Tours has created some set tours and creates customized tours. Learn more about their Holland and Bruges tour here.
11
Jan
When coming to the Netherlands it will be nice to prepare and know some of the basic facts and figures. Learn more about it in this item. Your booking details will include more comprehensive and practical travel information for cyclists.
05
Jan
At Holland Bike Tours we help create your perfect cycling route in the Netherlands. This way you won’t miss out on the special highlights. One of these highlights is the Kröller-Müller Museum in the Hoge Veluwe National Park. Learn more about it in this video- and article and see if this is where you wan to go!
21
Dec
Want to go on a road cycling tour in the Netherlands but not quite sure what route to take? Holland Bike Tours creates customized tours but also has some carefully selected set tours. Learn more about our “East and West” cycling tour by clicking on this link.
14
Dec
The Netherlands has many scenic and historic town centers. But where did this historic wealth come from? And what are the best places to see the remains of this time during your cycling? Read- and learn more about it in this item.
11
Dec
In this item you will find more information about the most important Dutch traffic signs when making a cycling tour in the Netherlands
05
Dec
At Holland Bike Tours 3 levels of accommodations are offered (more levels available upon request). Though as hotel category can be slightly different all over the world, you can read more about the Dutch standards in this article.
28
Nov
At Holland Bike Tours we offer a lot of flexibility in routes and dates but also in the type of bikes. In this item we will explain more about our high quality “Recreational Touring bike” witch is recommended for daily distance of 25 – 60 km per day.
18
Nov
Want to go on a multiple day cycling tour in the Netherlands but not quite sure what route to take? Holland Bike Tours has created some set tours (and creates customized tours). Learn more about their Fast Polder Cycling Tour here.
09
Nov
Are you planning your cycling tour in the Netherlands but not sure when it is the best time to go? Then have a look at this weather- and cultural calendar to help you make the right decision.
04
Nov
In this item you can learn more about the reclamation of land in the Netherlands. The lower-lands area in the Netherlands is fantastic for cycling due to it’s flatness.
28
Oct
When preparing your trip to the Netherlands you will see many images of the Dutch small canal house architecture. In this very sweet and informative video you can learn more about this typical Dutch architecture.
22
Oct
After having the province of Friesland in the top 10 of the Lonely Planet as region to visit in 2019, this year the whole of the Netherlands is chosen as the country to visit in 2020. The Netherlands is on the 7th place as it is a country to explore also outside of the city of Amsterdam. We can copy that(!) and help you to create your perfect cycling holiday!
16
Oct
Having specific ideas in mind for your multiple day cycling tour in the Netherlands? And can't you find this exact route in the "Our Tours" section? Not to worry! At Holland Bike Tours we can create any customized tour for you. Read here how we proceed with tailored made requests.
11
Oct
Is it true the Netherlands is below sea level? Yes, it is. In this blog/video you can learn all about how the Dutch have been “fighting” the water for hundreds of years and how this evolved into land for the great cycling structure.
06
Sep
Children often ride to school alone from when they are around 9 years old. There is more to it then one might think. In the Netherlands children have to take a traffic exam for cycling and they receive their certificate.
29
Aug
The Netherlands is for a big part below sea level. How do the Dutch protect themselves against the water? learn more about it in this video. Want to cycle along the waterworks? No problem!
13
Aug
Watch this funny video where expats from all over the world explaining their biggest surprises when they started to live in the Netherlands.
15
Jul
Holland Bike Tours can also create cycling holidays just across the border to either Germany or Belgium. Though one exception is the Rhine cycling route. As we are able to help with that route all the way from Basel to the end, at Hook van Holland.
25
Jun
The answer is yes! At Holland Bike Tours we customize any tour. Cycling through one of the National Parks is highly recommended, especially the Hoge Veluwe. Read more about the Veluwe here.
21
Jun
When preparing for your cycling holiday in the Netherlands you don't have to purchase water in advance. Read more about the Dutch drinking water in this blog.
17
May
In March 2018 we already posted a video of Jamie Brown in witch he cycled 600 miles in the Netherlands. This year he came back with his girlfriend and in this video he explains why he came back to cycle some more.
06
May
Are you thinking about coming to the Netherlands? At Holland Bike Tours we will post handy facts about the Dutch for the absolute preparation of your cycling holiday! This weeks topic: Smartlappen (life song)
03
May
April has it all in the Netherlands. From mid April the tulips are usually fully in bloom, the weather is usually good, and spring makes everybody happy. At Holland Bike Tours it is one of the busiest times of the year. And for a good reason. Look at these beautiful flowers.
10
Apr
In the Netherlands very view people where helmets while riding their bike. This might scare you, as in another country this might be uncommon. But before jumping to conclusions, read this interview first.
29
Mar
Cycling across the Dutch Afsluitdijk is magnificent. We highly recommend it for experienced cyclist (due to winds) or people riding E-bikes. Though currently the Afsluitdijk is partially closed for cyclist. Learn more about it in this article.
25
Mar
Are you thinking about coming to the Netherlands? At Holland Bike Tours we will post handy facts about the Dutch for the absolute preparation of your cycling holiday! This weeks topic: The Dutch Kitchen
04
Mar
In the Netherlands 1 million E-bikes where sold in one year (2018) while only 17,5 million people live in the Netherlands. Read more about it in this article.
25
Feb
At Holland Bike Tours we can promote our cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands well. Though sometimes reading about the experience from another person from another country can be extra helpful. Read more about Laura Laker's Dutch cycling experience here.
15
Feb
2019 is the year of Rembrandt. The Netherlands celebrates 350 years of the Dutch painter. With Holland Bike Tours we can customize any tour. So when having a special interest in Rembrandt, we can include this in the tour. Read more about the Year of Rembrandt here.
04
Feb
In both the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark bicycle highways are upraising. But what does it mean exactly and what can it mean for a countries infrastructure? Read more about it here.
25
Jan
Often when you aks a Dutch person what type of bike they ride to work- or when grocery shopping they will answer with 'Oma Fiets'. But what about these grandma bikes? Why do so many Dutch prefer this bike as their way of transport? Read all about it in this blog.
18
Jan
In this video you can see some of the Dutch innovations in cycling. With 22,5 million bikes over 17,5 million people in the Netherlands you can imagine these innovations are needed.
14
Jan
Are you thinking about coming to the Netherlands? Every week we will post a handy fact about the Dutch for the absolute preparation of you cycling holiday. This weeks topic: Fight against water
06
Jan
Are you thinking about coming to the Netherlands? Every week we will post a handy fact about the Dutch for the absolute preparation of your cycling holiday. This weeks topic: Delft Blue
02
Jan
Horrifying for some, the most normal thing in the world for others. See this video and decide for yourself if you think 3 year olds are capable of cycling their way into city centers.
17
Dec
At Holland Bike Tours we have 3 levels of accommodation for your cycling holiday. Though arranging anything is possible. Take a look at this Wide Path Trailer unfold!
14
Dec
The Dutch cuisine consist two type of pancakes. You have big ones for dinner, and there is the Poffertjes. (for breakfast is considered strange in Holland!) But what is a poffertje?
04
Dec
Every week we will post a handy fact about the Dutch for the absolute preparation of your cycling holiday! This weeks topic: Tulips.
30
Nov
An international panel of experts gathered to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the benefits of exercise in school-age children. Read full article here.
26
Nov
Every week we post a handy fact about the Dutch for the absolute preparation of your cycling tour. This weeks subject: Orange
23
Nov
Besides cycling the Dutch are also fond of ice skating. Lot's of people skate on the canals, lakes and racetracks. But what is it about he Elfstedentocht that makes the Dutch go crazy that they get "Elfsteden-fever"? Learn more about it in this blog.
19
Nov
Every week we will post a handy fact about the Dutch for the absolute preparation of your cycling holiday in the Netherlands! This week's subject: Out for dinner
16
Nov
You can read reviews on Holland Bike Tours at various places. Facebook- and the most on TripAdvisor. Though now you can also find us on Yelp! Have you made a multiple day tour with us? Then you are more than welcome to leave your review!
12
Nov
Is there specific places in the Netherlands where I can go to, to see the windmills? Well don't worry. There is windmills everywhere. When cycling with Holland Bike Tours you will pass many windmills or even windmill parks.
09
Nov
Ever wondered what cycling was like in the Netherlands back in the days? Enjoy this 5 minute video and find out!
05
Nov
Every week we will post a handy fact about the Dutch for the absolute preparation to your cycling tour in the Netherlands. This week subject: Tourism & Cultivation.
22
Oct
Cycling in Amsterdam a bit too busy for your liking? No worries! Most of our bike tours depart from nearby cities like Haarlem.
19
Oct
At Holland Bike tours we will create new cycling tours during winter time. A cycling holiday with Holland Bike Tours in winter is optional.
28
Jun
Highlights of Holland. In this blog we will explain more about the nicest cities and towns to visit while making your multiple day cycling tour in The Netherlands. Find out why we choose this places for your multiple day bike tour and click on the Dutch city/town name to find more information.
08
Mar
Enjoy the beauty of the Dutch landscapes- historic cities and cycling infrastructure while going on a multiple day cycling tour with Holland Bike Tours. James Brown cycled 600 miles around the Netherlands in one week for charity. What a fantastic achievement!
14
Feb
Cyclists in Holland used their bikes more often in 2017 with yet another increase of the quality of the cycling infrastructure. Watch this movie to learn more about the Dutch cycling infrastructure.
04
Jan
The use of e-bikes is very popular in the Netherlands because it fits well in the local cycling conditions. Holland Bike Tours anticipated on this with twelve balanced recreational e-bike tours.
20
Sep
Laurie Gough wrote this article for the Huffington Post about her experience of cycling in the Netherlands with Holland Bike Tours. Designated cycling paths, priority for cyclist over cars, junctions for cyclist only? Yes it is all true in the Netherlands.
06
Apr
How Dutch students of TU Delft printed a bike. Is this the future of cycling manufacturing?
11
Feb
Most of the bikes in the Netherlands are bikes with an upwards riding position. Why is that? You can read more about it in this article. The cyclist of Holland Bike Tours choosing the recreational touring bikes are always very happy after experiencing this position.
21
Jan
Bicycle lighting options
26
Dec
Why so many Dutch people speak English
18
Nov
Safe intersection for cyclists; the Dutch example
20
Oct
Amsterdam has a bicycle major!
29
Sep
Gathering Dutch cycling data
15
Aug
The pros and cons of a bicycle helmet law
10
Jul
Satnav in a bicycle bell
25
May
The best Dutch cycling city 2016
07
Apr
What irritates Dutch cyclists most
28
Feb
To toast bread by cycling
08
Feb
A monumental bicycle roundabout in Arnhem
23
Jan
Cycling is one of the easiest ways to improve health
05
Jan
Trouble in paradise? - bike paths congestion in Holland
30
Oct
After seven years of research a helmetless head protection for cyclists is now in production.
01
Sep
A Dutch study shows striking differences between male and female cyclists
10
Aug
To keep fit, should you get on your bike or run for it?
02
Jun
The Dutch dream of building an artificial mountain
14
Apr
Cyclists in Holland sometimes prefer to make a detour
27
Dec
To prevent freezing, Dutch engineers investigate the possibility to heat bicycle paths in Holland
25
Nov
What clothes to wear during your winter bike ride.
24
Sep
The world's largest bicycle parking will be build in Holland
23
May
Commuting by bicycle is succesfully stimulated by a Dutch city region
04
Mar
USA traffic planners visiting the Netherlands
28
Oct
The cycling underpass at the Amsterdam Rijksmuseum was re-opened
09
May
Dutch system identifies and displays free spaces at bicycle parkings
29
Apr
Wheelbuilding machines were regarded as useful for mass production only. However, this image is changing rapidly