Dutch Cycling Embassy
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Connecting the Netherlands and the world to bring cycling to everyone, everywhere.
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· Nov 25
Hello BlueSky.
We’re the Dutch Cycling Embassy. Our goal is to share our expertise and technology as the world's number one cycling country to facilitate cycling worldwide as the most modern, efficient and sustainable method of transport.
We’re the Dutch Cycling Embassy. Our goal is to share our expertise and technology as the world's number one cycling country to facilitate cycling worldwide as the most modern, efficient and sustainable method of transport.
Build it and they will come.
By giving people the option to comfortably and safely get around by bike it becomes a viable choice. It's amazing to see more and more places transforming in this direction.
By giving people the option to comfortably and safely get around by bike it becomes a viable choice. It's amazing to see more and more places transforming in this direction.
January 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Build it and they will come.
By giving people the option to comfortably and safely get around by bike it becomes a viable choice. It's amazing to see more and more places transforming in this direction.
By giving people the option to comfortably and safely get around by bike it becomes a viable choice. It's amazing to see more and more places transforming in this direction.
The best cycle lanes are wide, beautiful and completely separate from other roads. This type of infrastructure is common here in the Netherlands. They often connect cities and offer a great alternative for driving.
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The best cycle lanes are wide, beautiful and completely separate from other roads. This type of infrastructure is common here in the Netherlands. They often connect cities and offer a great alternative for driving.
With over 35,000 kms of cycle paths, over a quarter of all journeys in the Netherlands are made on bicycle and the average Dutch person cycles 3km a day.
📸 In collaboration with NL Branding
📸 In collaboration with NL Branding
January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
With over 35,000 kms of cycle paths, over a quarter of all journeys in the Netherlands are made on bicycle and the average Dutch person cycles 3km a day.
📸 In collaboration with NL Branding
📸 In collaboration with NL Branding
There is so much impressive cycling infrastructure to see and experience in the Netherlands. @roysymons.bsky.social has created a great overview of what there is to see in Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. It also features some beautiful shots as seen here.
Check it out here: buff.ly/Y8HWwac
Check it out here: buff.ly/Y8HWwac
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
There is so much impressive cycling infrastructure to see and experience in the Netherlands. @roysymons.bsky.social has created a great overview of what there is to see in Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. It also features some beautiful shots as seen here.
Check it out here: buff.ly/Y8HWwac
Check it out here: buff.ly/Y8HWwac
Cars are being phased out of city centres. This creates space for walking, cycling and public transport. Compared to 20 years ago, many streets are almost unrecognisable. They are safer, greener and far more enjoyable places to be.
📸 @bicycledutch.bsky.social #DCEnetwork
buff.ly/hhA2jBm
📸 @bicycledutch.bsky.social #DCEnetwork
buff.ly/hhA2jBm
January 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Cars are being phased out of city centres. This creates space for walking, cycling and public transport. Compared to 20 years ago, many streets are almost unrecognisable. They are safer, greener and far more enjoyable places to be.
📸 @bicycledutch.bsky.social #DCEnetwork
buff.ly/hhA2jBm
📸 @bicycledutch.bsky.social #DCEnetwork
buff.ly/hhA2jBm
These colourful racks in Calgary show that bike infrastructure can add value to public space in different ways. By giving cyclists their own space, you reduce theft, bring parked bikes together in one place and make cycling a more attractive choice for commuters.
📸 Xavier Brice on LinkedIn
📸 Xavier Brice on LinkedIn
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
These colourful racks in Calgary show that bike infrastructure can add value to public space in different ways. By giving cyclists their own space, you reduce theft, bring parked bikes together in one place and make cycling a more attractive choice for commuters.
📸 Xavier Brice on LinkedIn
📸 Xavier Brice on LinkedIn
Indoor bicycle parking is an important part of a cycling–friendly city. Yet BIKEBAZE (#DCEnetwork) data shows that thefts still happens in these environments. In a guest blog, they share why enclosed spaces can be vulnerable and what can be done to prevent theft.
Read now: buff.ly/CXPRo21
Read now: buff.ly/CXPRo21
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Indoor bicycle parking is an important part of a cycling–friendly city. Yet BIKEBAZE (#DCEnetwork) data shows that thefts still happens in these environments. In a guest blog, they share why enclosed spaces can be vulnerable and what can be done to prevent theft.
Read now: buff.ly/CXPRo21
Read now: buff.ly/CXPRo21
Fietshangar has officially launched their iconic bike lockers in Dublin through the BikeBunkers programme.
The BikeBunkers have been installed in partnership with Bleeper and are ready to bring secure, parking for up to six bicycles directly into residential streets.
Learn more: buff.ly/PQNtG7R
The BikeBunkers have been installed in partnership with Bleeper and are ready to bring secure, parking for up to six bicycles directly into residential streets.
Learn more: buff.ly/PQNtG7R
January 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Fietshangar has officially launched their iconic bike lockers in Dublin through the BikeBunkers programme.
The BikeBunkers have been installed in partnership with Bleeper and are ready to bring secure, parking for up to six bicycles directly into residential streets.
Learn more: buff.ly/PQNtG7R
The BikeBunkers have been installed in partnership with Bleeper and are ready to bring secure, parking for up to six bicycles directly into residential streets.
Learn more: buff.ly/PQNtG7R
How can cycling move beyond municipal borders to become a powerful driver of regional connectivity?
The DCE's Shelley Bontje appeared on the superwien podcast to discuss this and more.
Listen now: buff.ly/fe4zb5b
The DCE's Shelley Bontje appeared on the superwien podcast to discuss this and more.
Listen now: buff.ly/fe4zb5b
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
How can cycling move beyond municipal borders to become a powerful driver of regional connectivity?
The DCE's Shelley Bontje appeared on the superwien podcast to discuss this and more.
Listen now: buff.ly/fe4zb5b
The DCE's Shelley Bontje appeared on the superwien podcast to discuss this and more.
Listen now: buff.ly/fe4zb5b
Welcome to the #DCEnetwork ParkMyBike!
ParkMyBike is a smart system for bike parking with an app, management dashboard, and connected hardware and locks. Cyclists can reserve, rent, and unlock bike lockers or shelters through their app.
Learn more: buff.ly/a9zJhPT
ParkMyBike is a smart system for bike parking with an app, management dashboard, and connected hardware and locks. Cyclists can reserve, rent, and unlock bike lockers or shelters through their app.
Learn more: buff.ly/a9zJhPT
January 20, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Welcome to the #DCEnetwork ParkMyBike!
ParkMyBike is a smart system for bike parking with an app, management dashboard, and connected hardware and locks. Cyclists can reserve, rent, and unlock bike lockers or shelters through their app.
Learn more: buff.ly/a9zJhPT
ParkMyBike is a smart system for bike parking with an app, management dashboard, and connected hardware and locks. Cyclists can reserve, rent, and unlock bike lockers or shelters through their app.
Learn more: buff.ly/a9zJhPT
What would your street look like with great cycling infrastructure?
Email your photo to Marco Mulder ([email protected]). One condition: it must be a photo of a street—nothing more. International examples are more than welcome! Marco will get back to you as soon as possible.
Email your photo to Marco Mulder ([email protected]). One condition: it must be a photo of a street—nothing more. International examples are more than welcome! Marco will get back to you as soon as possible.
January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
What would your street look like with great cycling infrastructure?
Email your photo to Marco Mulder ([email protected]). One condition: it must be a photo of a street—nothing more. International examples are more than welcome! Marco will get back to you as soon as possible.
Email your photo to Marco Mulder ([email protected]). One condition: it must be a photo of a street—nothing more. International examples are more than welcome! Marco will get back to you as soon as possible.
Reposted by Dutch Cycling Embassy
In the past decade, Austin, Texas has emerged as a surprising leader in the United States’ active transport movement, translating Dutch design principles to build 650 km (400 mi) of red-tinted “all ages & abilities” cycleways—along with protected intersections—into its sprawling (sub)urban context.🧵
January 18, 2026 at 11:13 PM
In the past decade, Austin, Texas has emerged as a surprising leader in the United States’ active transport movement, translating Dutch design principles to build 650 km (400 mi) of red-tinted “all ages & abilities” cycleways—along with protected intersections—into its sprawling (sub)urban context.🧵
1 out of 3 Dutch people were cycle tourists in 2025!
For 27% of them it was their first time as well. Cycling tourism is booming. During Eurovelo's first meeting of the year, participants shared how the sector is developing in their countries.
Check out the EuroVelo Data: buff.ly/u1duDpu
For 27% of them it was their first time as well. Cycling tourism is booming. During Eurovelo's first meeting of the year, participants shared how the sector is developing in their countries.
Check out the EuroVelo Data: buff.ly/u1duDpu
January 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
1 out of 3 Dutch people were cycle tourists in 2025!
For 27% of them it was their first time as well. Cycling tourism is booming. During Eurovelo's first meeting of the year, participants shared how the sector is developing in their countries.
Check out the EuroVelo Data: buff.ly/u1duDpu
For 27% of them it was their first time as well. Cycling tourism is booming. During Eurovelo's first meeting of the year, participants shared how the sector is developing in their countries.
Check out the EuroVelo Data: buff.ly/u1duDpu
Shared mobility is changing how we move in cities.
Vélib’ recorded 48 million trips in Paris last year. More and more cities now offer shared bikes. This makes cycling an convenient and flexible choice for many living and working in the city.
Does your city have a bike share program?
Vélib’ recorded 48 million trips in Paris last year. More and more cities now offer shared bikes. This makes cycling an convenient and flexible choice for many living and working in the city.
Does your city have a bike share program?
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Shared mobility is changing how we move in cities.
Vélib’ recorded 48 million trips in Paris last year. More and more cities now offer shared bikes. This makes cycling an convenient and flexible choice for many living and working in the city.
Does your city have a bike share program?
Vélib’ recorded 48 million trips in Paris last year. More and more cities now offer shared bikes. This makes cycling an convenient and flexible choice for many living and working in the city.
Does your city have a bike share program?
Building on five years of collaboration with the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Dutch Cycling Embassy hosted a three-day ThinkBike Workshop in Downtown West Palm Beach!
Thank you to everyone involved!
#DCEnetwork
Thank you to everyone involved!
#DCEnetwork
January 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Building on five years of collaboration with the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Dutch Cycling Embassy hosted a three-day ThinkBike Workshop in Downtown West Palm Beach!
Thank you to everyone involved!
#DCEnetwork
Thank you to everyone involved!
#DCEnetwork
Reposted by Dutch Cycling Embassy
Building on five years of fruitful cooperation with the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, this week we both joined @dutchcycling.nl for a ThinkBike Workshop in Downtown West Palm Beach.
The goal: cycling not as an end, but a means to shape a more liveable, inclusive, prosperous future.
The goal: cycling not as an end, but a means to shape a more liveable, inclusive, prosperous future.
January 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Building on five years of fruitful cooperation with the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, this week we both joined @dutchcycling.nl for a ThinkBike Workshop in Downtown West Palm Beach.
The goal: cycling not as an end, but a means to shape a more liveable, inclusive, prosperous future.
The goal: cycling not as an end, but a means to shape a more liveable, inclusive, prosperous future.
In 2026, the Dutch Cycling Embassy turns 15!
We’re celebrating 15 years of working with cities and regions around the world to make cycling a natural part of everyday life.
Thank you to all the amazing people, partners and organizations we’ve worked with.
We’re celebrating 15 years of working with cities and regions around the world to make cycling a natural part of everyday life.
Thank you to all the amazing people, partners and organizations we’ve worked with.
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
In 2026, the Dutch Cycling Embassy turns 15!
We’re celebrating 15 years of working with cities and regions around the world to make cycling a natural part of everyday life.
Thank you to all the amazing people, partners and organizations we’ve worked with.
We’re celebrating 15 years of working with cities and regions around the world to make cycling a natural part of everyday life.
Thank you to all the amazing people, partners and organizations we’ve worked with.
The new Stadttunnel bicycle parking facility in Zurich offers 1,240 parking spaces.
Located inside a 440-metre-long bicycle tunnel beneath Zürich Central Station, it is equipped with Abel Sensors’ SmartParking technology.
#DCEnetwork
Located inside a 440-metre-long bicycle tunnel beneath Zürich Central Station, it is equipped with Abel Sensors’ SmartParking technology.
#DCEnetwork
January 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The new Stadttunnel bicycle parking facility in Zurich offers 1,240 parking spaces.
Located inside a 440-metre-long bicycle tunnel beneath Zürich Central Station, it is equipped with Abel Sensors’ SmartParking technology.
#DCEnetwork
Located inside a 440-metre-long bicycle tunnel beneath Zürich Central Station, it is equipped with Abel Sensors’ SmartParking technology.
#DCEnetwork
Seen from above, the Kniphoekbrug in Houten is a simple, well-designed link in the town’s cycling network. It offers an easy, pleasant route over the water, showing how good infrastructure makes everyday cycling straightforward and enjoyable.
January 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Seen from above, the Kniphoekbrug in Houten is a simple, well-designed link in the town’s cycling network. It offers an easy, pleasant route over the water, showing how good infrastructure makes everyday cycling straightforward and enjoyable.
Before and after: 5 years ago, Utrecht restored the Catharijnesingel.
Once filled in during the 1970s to make way for traffic, the historic canal now flows again around the old city, lined with pedestrian paths, bike lanes, and a park-like landscape.
📸 @filmendefietser.bsky.social (#DCEnetwork)
Once filled in during the 1970s to make way for traffic, the historic canal now flows again around the old city, lined with pedestrian paths, bike lanes, and a park-like landscape.
📸 @filmendefietser.bsky.social (#DCEnetwork)
January 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Before and after: 5 years ago, Utrecht restored the Catharijnesingel.
Once filled in during the 1970s to make way for traffic, the historic canal now flows again around the old city, lined with pedestrian paths, bike lanes, and a park-like landscape.
📸 @filmendefietser.bsky.social (#DCEnetwork)
Once filled in during the 1970s to make way for traffic, the historic canal now flows again around the old city, lined with pedestrian paths, bike lanes, and a park-like landscape.
📸 @filmendefietser.bsky.social (#DCEnetwork)
This week, the city of Haarlem lowered the speed limit from 50 to 30km/h for 132 roads in the city. We sat down with experts from Gemeente Haarlem about the change and how they made it happen.
READ THE STORY: buff.ly/vQEeYhs
READ THE STORY: buff.ly/vQEeYhs
January 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
This week, the city of Haarlem lowered the speed limit from 50 to 30km/h for 132 roads in the city. We sat down with experts from Gemeente Haarlem about the change and how they made it happen.
READ THE STORY: buff.ly/vQEeYhs
READ THE STORY: buff.ly/vQEeYhs
In the Netherlands, you will often see paths such as this one. Separated, wide, and surrounded by greenery. By making cycling infrastructure safe and enjoyable, it is less of a hurdle to travel by bike.
January 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
In the Netherlands, you will often see paths such as this one. Separated, wide, and surrounded by greenery. By making cycling infrastructure safe and enjoyable, it is less of a hurdle to travel by bike.
Popping inside for coffee? Don’t be just another bike theft easy target. Lock your bike to something solid and enjoy your coffee.
Better yet, register your frame number with #DCENetwork member BIKEBAZE. Don’t be the next one saying “I wish I’d registered it.”
👉 Register (free): buff.ly/nupGMAy
Better yet, register your frame number with #DCENetwork member BIKEBAZE. Don’t be the next one saying “I wish I’d registered it.”
👉 Register (free): buff.ly/nupGMAy
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Popping inside for coffee? Don’t be just another bike theft easy target. Lock your bike to something solid and enjoy your coffee.
Better yet, register your frame number with #DCENetwork member BIKEBAZE. Don’t be the next one saying “I wish I’d registered it.”
👉 Register (free): buff.ly/nupGMAy
Better yet, register your frame number with #DCENetwork member BIKEBAZE. Don’t be the next one saying “I wish I’d registered it.”
👉 Register (free): buff.ly/nupGMAy
Why do cycle bridges matter?
Cycle bridges create safe, direct routes for people on bikes, especially across busy roads, railways, or waterways. They remove conflict points with motor traffic, reducing the risk of collisions and making cycling more enjoyable for everyone.
Cycle bridges create safe, direct routes for people on bikes, especially across busy roads, railways, or waterways. They remove conflict points with motor traffic, reducing the risk of collisions and making cycling more enjoyable for everyone.
January 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Why do cycle bridges matter?
Cycle bridges create safe, direct routes for people on bikes, especially across busy roads, railways, or waterways. They remove conflict points with motor traffic, reducing the risk of collisions and making cycling more enjoyable for everyone.
Cycle bridges create safe, direct routes for people on bikes, especially across busy roads, railways, or waterways. They remove conflict points with motor traffic, reducing the risk of collisions and making cycling more enjoyable for everyone.
This is the Ann-Arbor-Bridge is Tübingen, Germany
This bright blue bicycle bridge, along with a nearby tunnel, offer a convenient north-south link across the railway tracks and form part of the city's 'Blaue Band' (Blue Ribbon) cycling route.
#DCEnetwork
This bright blue bicycle bridge, along with a nearby tunnel, offer a convenient north-south link across the railway tracks and form part of the city's 'Blaue Band' (Blue Ribbon) cycling route.
#DCEnetwork
January 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
This is the Ann-Arbor-Bridge is Tübingen, Germany
This bright blue bicycle bridge, along with a nearby tunnel, offer a convenient north-south link across the railway tracks and form part of the city's 'Blaue Band' (Blue Ribbon) cycling route.
#DCEnetwork
This bright blue bicycle bridge, along with a nearby tunnel, offer a convenient north-south link across the railway tracks and form part of the city's 'Blaue Band' (Blue Ribbon) cycling route.
#DCEnetwork