On 17 April 2026, a new bridge was opened in ’s-Hertogenbosch. Unfortunately, it remained open for just over a week. The bridge had to be closed again after it turned out to vibrate too much. As a precaution, the damping …
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This hasn’t happened since October 2025, but April once again has five Wednesdays — which means an extra post. The last true “fifth Wednesday” post dates back to July 2025, when I revisited the Vondelpark in Amsterdam after filming there …
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The continuous cycle route between Helmond and Eindhoven — the F270 — is nearly complete. I recently cycled and filmed the route as it is now. This route feels very close to home in more than one way. Back in …
It’s time to show you a new ride, and I always enjoy showing a real ride: one where I actually go from A to B for a reason. This time I had an appointment at a hospital that I had …
Last Monday the city of ’s-Hertogenbosch opened a new underground bicycle parking garage of about 1,000 square metres, with space for around 1,000 bicycles. The opening had originally been expected in 2023. When the city council approved the plan in …
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This post is especially for those who are intrigued by unusual borders. I cycled up and down a single street that lies in two countries: Germany and the Netherlands. The road existed long before the border was drawn on a …
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In the second half of February, you begin to notice the days growing longer. The evening rush hour no longer unfolds entirely in the dark. That change in light felt like the right moment to return to a location near …
You’re very welcome to ride a bicycle in the Netherlands, whether during your holidays or as part of a study tour. But for everyone’s benefit — and especially for your own safety and that of others — it really helps …
Dutch cities are changing rapidly. One of the aims of this blog is to document that change, and there is plenty of work ahead. Much of what I record involves changes to streets: a before-and-after of a reconstructed street is …
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Last week was exceptional and this called for an extra post! The Netherlands had not seen this much snow in about five years. The video I recorded and published last week was filmed in Utrecht on Monday morning, when many …
