Bikes of all shapes and sizes!

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The people of Amsterdam love their bicycles! Bike lanes crisscross the city and huge bike garages offer good options for parking. There are also several bike rental companies from which to choose. Bikes are parked on almost every street and just like the canals they help to make up the unique landscape of the city. Everyday we marveled at the different types of bikes the locals rode and even more so at the variety of people from all walks of life who opt to ride rather than drive or use public transport. I mean, there were ladies dressed in their work clothes, happily riding along with a baby in a seat at the front of the bike and a toddler in the seat at the back. It came as no surprise when we stumbled upon a bike expo while walking around the city one day. De Fietsfabriek, one of the top bicycle factories that create handmade bikes, had some of their cool and interesting designs on display.  Do you guys like to ride? What would your unique bike design be? Here are a few of the interesting designs!  


This horse bike design gained a lot of attention

Bikes on display

This one is perfect for someone with kids

Just what you need to cruise around the city! 

Another child-friendly bike with seats for a baby and a toddler! 

Fancy a romantic ride?

If you want to rep Heineken and have a place to put your six pack, this is the bike for you!  

Riding high!
This one is designed for a local boat repair company
Fancy riding and getting the BBQ started at the same time?

Old school luxury car grill! 


Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    I love the Old School three wheeler with the Car Grill! I wouldn't need such a large carriage though but I would definitely ride that! - M

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  2. TScholarAugust 20, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    This is cool that they make bike-riding so accessible and I was impressed that even big US cities like New York are following suit. They sure seem to have a long way to catch up to Amsterdam though! I like the really practical bikes the most with small but efficient carriage space in the front and back so the rider can still get some speed.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    When I lived in Amsterdam I totally loved the bike scene - had a bike myself with a seat on the back for my daughter. Europe is really a great place for biking - apart from the cool bikes, they really make sure to create safe and preferential spaces for bikers. They really encourage healthy and eco-friendly living!

    V

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