It is time to dedicate a post to this marvelous vehicle that invades Dutch streets. One can see bicycles of any style, size and color and they are driven by a wide spectrum of people. It does not matter whether you are a grandmother, a business man or a mother of three... you can always fit all your things (and also the kids!) in your bike. You can decorate it and customize it as much as you want. The picture above shows an "omafiets" (literally "grandma bike", the most common type of bike here) which has been pimped out with a bright color (probably to find it better and/or to avoid being stolen).
Bikes do not have a recreational use as they do in Spain, they are the most important means of transportation here. Commuting to work can be a pleasant experience compared to being stuck at a traffic jam or waiting for the bus or the train to come. After a few years living here, I really value the benefits of having bike paths everywhere. I usually go by bike to the train station and to the gym. It could take double time (or even more) to get to those places just walking and they are not far enough to go by car... so it's the perfect distance for a ride in my bike!
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