Texas Dutch Boys

Cycling Amsterdam Style (maria)

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June 22nd 2010
According to my guidebook, at least 85% of the Dutch have a bicycle; many of them have two. Bikers are all ages,gender, and dress. They chat with nearby bike mates; use their phones and PDAs; cart groceries, dogs and small children. Babies who are not yet walking are riding on their moms and dads bikes. Passengers sit side-saddle, perched on the back usually without need of a handle to hold. B ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more