You know that you are in the Netherlands when you can buy bicycle bells in the supermarket. But did you know that there are more bikes than people in this country?
Here are some more amazing facts about the Dutch cycling culture:
• There are over 881,000 bikes in Amsterdam alone, which is four times the number of cars.
• Some Dutch people own more than one bike, and they can even ride two bikes at once!
• It is not unusual to see three or more people on one bike, or even a bike carrying a sofa or a fridge.
• The Dutch government invests a lot in bike lanes and infrastructure, making cycling safe and convenient.
• Cycling is good for your health and the environment. The Dutch save about 700,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year by choosing bikes over cars.
So next time you visit the Netherlands, don’t forget to hop on a bike and explore this amazing country like a local!
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