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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.
With cities looking to improve the quality of space, 50+ EU manufacturers, logistics companies, suppliers, and industry associations published the Cycle Logistics Declaration to strengthen the viability for this green, quiet and space efficient option.
Read the declaration here: buff.ly/yTZONbf
Read the declaration here: buff.ly/yTZONbf
December 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
With cities looking to improve the quality of space, 50+ EU manufacturers, logistics companies, suppliers, and industry associations published the Cycle Logistics Declaration to strengthen the viability for this green, quiet and space efficient option.
Read the declaration here: buff.ly/yTZONbf
Read the declaration here: buff.ly/yTZONbf
“They have a solution because people have alternatives.”
After a DCE study visit to the Netherlands in 2023, Alderman Rob Savidge is using the experience to realise a future Annapolis for walking, cycling and public transport.
More on his plan & the 2023 visit: buff.ly/bKhDgUQ & buff.ly/TLPFZsp
After a DCE study visit to the Netherlands in 2023, Alderman Rob Savidge is using the experience to realise a future Annapolis for walking, cycling and public transport.
More on his plan & the 2023 visit: buff.ly/bKhDgUQ & buff.ly/TLPFZsp
December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“They have a solution because people have alternatives.”
After a DCE study visit to the Netherlands in 2023, Alderman Rob Savidge is using the experience to realise a future Annapolis for walking, cycling and public transport.
More on his plan & the 2023 visit: buff.ly/bKhDgUQ & buff.ly/TLPFZsp
After a DCE study visit to the Netherlands in 2023, Alderman Rob Savidge is using the experience to realise a future Annapolis for walking, cycling and public transport.
More on his plan & the 2023 visit: buff.ly/bKhDgUQ & buff.ly/TLPFZsp
After gathering data with 99.2% accuracy Hilversum is set to better understand how cyclists move and where to focus funding with the expansion of a pilot with #DCENetwork member MultiSenors from 1 sensor to 23!
See them at the National Verkeer Expo in Houten 27/11 or read more here: buff.ly/tUIY4Qo
See them at the National Verkeer Expo in Houten 27/11 or read more here: buff.ly/tUIY4Qo
December 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
After gathering data with 99.2% accuracy Hilversum is set to better understand how cyclists move and where to focus funding with the expansion of a pilot with #DCENetwork member MultiSenors from 1 sensor to 23!
See them at the National Verkeer Expo in Houten 27/11 or read more here: buff.ly/tUIY4Qo
See them at the National Verkeer Expo in Houten 27/11 or read more here: buff.ly/tUIY4Qo
Want to stimulate cycling? Give everyone access to a bike!
The new QuickScan Tool from CityDeal and developed by @mobycon.bsky.social with support from Tour de Force give municipalities a better insight into differences between neighborhoods regarding bicycle access.
Learn more: buff.ly/qSBtJQg
The new QuickScan Tool from CityDeal and developed by @mobycon.bsky.social with support from Tour de Force give municipalities a better insight into differences between neighborhoods regarding bicycle access.
Learn more: buff.ly/qSBtJQg
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Want to stimulate cycling? Give everyone access to a bike!
The new QuickScan Tool from CityDeal and developed by @mobycon.bsky.social with support from Tour de Force give municipalities a better insight into differences between neighborhoods regarding bicycle access.
Learn more: buff.ly/qSBtJQg
The new QuickScan Tool from CityDeal and developed by @mobycon.bsky.social with support from Tour de Force give municipalities a better insight into differences between neighborhoods regarding bicycle access.
Learn more: buff.ly/qSBtJQg
To strengthen collaboration between Dutch experts and international organisations the Dutch Cycling Embassy, NBSO and @rvonl.bsky.social organised a visit to the Hauts-de-France region to host dialogue promoting sustainable mobility.
#DCENetwork Fietshangar, VanRaam, @studiobereikbaar.nl, Movares.
#DCENetwork Fietshangar, VanRaam, @studiobereikbaar.nl, Movares.
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
To strengthen collaboration between Dutch experts and international organisations the Dutch Cycling Embassy, NBSO and @rvonl.bsky.social organised a visit to the Hauts-de-France region to host dialogue promoting sustainable mobility.
#DCENetwork Fietshangar, VanRaam, @studiobereikbaar.nl, Movares.
#DCENetwork Fietshangar, VanRaam, @studiobereikbaar.nl, Movares.
On December 10 the United Nations will launch the Decade of Sustainable Mobility 2026-2035 aimed at “Strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals" and serving as a framework towards sustainable transport worldwide.
Read more: buff.ly/nEqp9VL
Read more: buff.ly/nEqp9VL
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
On December 10 the United Nations will launch the Decade of Sustainable Mobility 2026-2035 aimed at “Strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals" and serving as a framework towards sustainable transport worldwide.
Read more: buff.ly/nEqp9VL
Read more: buff.ly/nEqp9VL
Consistency, quality and small efforts for big impact were take-aways of a study visit by the Active Hungary Development Center 11-13 November.
The public-sector group explored Houten, Rotterdam and Utrecht looking at culture, network planning and human-centred mobility.
Read more: buff.ly/nZn9tMF
The public-sector group explored Houten, Rotterdam and Utrecht looking at culture, network planning and human-centred mobility.
Read more: buff.ly/nZn9tMF
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Consistency, quality and small efforts for big impact were take-aways of a study visit by the Active Hungary Development Center 11-13 November.
The public-sector group explored Houten, Rotterdam and Utrecht looking at culture, network planning and human-centred mobility.
Read more: buff.ly/nZn9tMF
The public-sector group explored Houten, Rotterdam and Utrecht looking at culture, network planning and human-centred mobility.
Read more: buff.ly/nZn9tMF
The power of bike-train is a daily reality for many, but even in The Netherlands it's not always the default.
Two new papers from TU Delft's #SmartPublicTransportLab examine how public transport and micromobility proximity and access influenece people's choices:
➡️ buff.ly/aKn7sFT
➡️ buff.ly/mEpPpJh
Two new papers from TU Delft's #SmartPublicTransportLab examine how public transport and micromobility proximity and access influenece people's choices:
➡️ buff.ly/aKn7sFT
➡️ buff.ly/mEpPpJh
November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The power of bike-train is a daily reality for many, but even in The Netherlands it's not always the default.
Two new papers from TU Delft's #SmartPublicTransportLab examine how public transport and micromobility proximity and access influenece people's choices:
➡️ buff.ly/aKn7sFT
➡️ buff.ly/mEpPpJh
Two new papers from TU Delft's #SmartPublicTransportLab examine how public transport and micromobility proximity and access influenece people's choices:
➡️ buff.ly/aKn7sFT
➡️ buff.ly/mEpPpJh
Road-safety research institute SWOV released its 2025 report: The State of Bicycle Safety in The Netherlands. Key insights:
🛣️ Proper road design and lower speeds
🚲 Improved cycle path design
📵 Limit distractions for all users
🚘 Stop the trend to big heavy vehicles
Read the report: buff.ly/SJcXGGr
🛣️ Proper road design and lower speeds
🚲 Improved cycle path design
📵 Limit distractions for all users
🚘 Stop the trend to big heavy vehicles
Read the report: buff.ly/SJcXGGr
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Road-safety research institute SWOV released its 2025 report: The State of Bicycle Safety in The Netherlands. Key insights:
🛣️ Proper road design and lower speeds
🚲 Improved cycle path design
📵 Limit distractions for all users
🚘 Stop the trend to big heavy vehicles
Read the report: buff.ly/SJcXGGr
🛣️ Proper road design and lower speeds
🚲 Improved cycle path design
📵 Limit distractions for all users
🚘 Stop the trend to big heavy vehicles
Read the report: buff.ly/SJcXGGr
Access to the joy of cycling should never be limited to two-wheels!
To help demystify tricycles, @fietsersbond.nl hosts "Three-wheeler Discovery Days" - free events where the Cyclists' Union answers questions and people can test drive one for themselves.
More info: buff.ly/g9vjgTL
Photo: DigiDaan
To help demystify tricycles, @fietsersbond.nl hosts "Three-wheeler Discovery Days" - free events where the Cyclists' Union answers questions and people can test drive one for themselves.
More info: buff.ly/g9vjgTL
Photo: DigiDaan
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Access to the joy of cycling should never be limited to two-wheels!
To help demystify tricycles, @fietsersbond.nl hosts "Three-wheeler Discovery Days" - free events where the Cyclists' Union answers questions and people can test drive one for themselves.
More info: buff.ly/g9vjgTL
Photo: DigiDaan
To help demystify tricycles, @fietsersbond.nl hosts "Three-wheeler Discovery Days" - free events where the Cyclists' Union answers questions and people can test drive one for themselves.
More info: buff.ly/g9vjgTL
Photo: DigiDaan
@gemeentedenhaag.bsky.social is on a roll as a top cycling city, awarded with the 'Cycle City Label'!
Started in 2021 by Tour de France, it recognizes cities committed to making cycling more attractive and safe, and is a recognition of lots of hard work and passion.
Read more: buff.ly/ZKNiMPg
Started in 2021 by Tour de France, it recognizes cities committed to making cycling more attractive and safe, and is a recognition of lots of hard work and passion.
Read more: buff.ly/ZKNiMPg
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
@gemeentedenhaag.bsky.social is on a roll as a top cycling city, awarded with the 'Cycle City Label'!
Started in 2021 by Tour de France, it recognizes cities committed to making cycling more attractive and safe, and is a recognition of lots of hard work and passion.
Read more: buff.ly/ZKNiMPg
Started in 2021 by Tour de France, it recognizes cities committed to making cycling more attractive and safe, and is a recognition of lots of hard work and passion.
Read more: buff.ly/ZKNiMPg
Temperatures have become chilly here in The Netherlands, but won't stop people cycling.
#DCENetwork member WOBS (Warm on Bikes) makes sure cold hands aren't a reason to not ride a bike. Check out their Bike Pogies and make winter cycling part of your every day!
Learn more here: buff.ly/61JWwUu
#DCENetwork member WOBS (Warm on Bikes) makes sure cold hands aren't a reason to not ride a bike. Check out their Bike Pogies and make winter cycling part of your every day!
Learn more here: buff.ly/61JWwUu
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Temperatures have become chilly here in The Netherlands, but won't stop people cycling.
#DCENetwork member WOBS (Warm on Bikes) makes sure cold hands aren't a reason to not ride a bike. Check out their Bike Pogies and make winter cycling part of your every day!
Learn more here: buff.ly/61JWwUu
#DCENetwork member WOBS (Warm on Bikes) makes sure cold hands aren't a reason to not ride a bike. Check out their Bike Pogies and make winter cycling part of your every day!
Learn more here: buff.ly/61JWwUu
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
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 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
See you tomorrow at POLIS25!
Find us at booth 20 where Connekt (ITS Netherlands), the Dutch Cycling Embassy and ROM Utrecht Region are ready to welcome you at our joint meeting point 26–27 November at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht.
Meet with Dutch mobility experts and explore smart, sustainable transport.
Find us at booth 20 where Connekt (ITS Netherlands), the Dutch Cycling Embassy and ROM Utrecht Region are ready to welcome you at our joint meeting point 26–27 November at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht.
Meet with Dutch mobility experts and explore smart, sustainable transport.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
See you tomorrow at POLIS25!
Find us at booth 20 where Connekt (ITS Netherlands), the Dutch Cycling Embassy and ROM Utrecht Region are ready to welcome you at our joint meeting point 26–27 November at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht.
Meet with Dutch mobility experts and explore smart, sustainable transport.
Find us at booth 20 where Connekt (ITS Netherlands), the Dutch Cycling Embassy and ROM Utrecht Region are ready to welcome you at our joint meeting point 26–27 November at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht.
Meet with Dutch mobility experts and explore smart, sustainable transport.
DCE network member PowerShelter installed a SmartShelter at Vok Hub in Vilnius, Lithuania recently. The battery charging locker gives their riders a safe and convenient way to store and charge e-cargo batteries on-site, allowing Vok to move to fully self-service battery charging & swapping on-site.
November 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
DCE network member PowerShelter installed a SmartShelter at Vok Hub in Vilnius, Lithuania recently. The battery charging locker gives their riders a safe and convenient way to store and charge e-cargo batteries on-site, allowing Vok to move to fully self-service battery charging & swapping on-site.
Cycle along Charlotte, North Carolina's newly updated protected intersection at Jordan Pl. and N Davidson St., now with extended crossing times for cyclists and inspired by a ThinkBike Workshop with DCE experts Bas Govers and Richard ter Avest from @goudappel.bsky.social!
Video from Paul Benton
Video from Paul Benton
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Cycle along Charlotte, North Carolina's newly updated protected intersection at Jordan Pl. and N Davidson St., now with extended crossing times for cyclists and inspired by a ThinkBike Workshop with DCE experts Bas Govers and Richard ter Avest from @goudappel.bsky.social!
Video from Paul Benton
Video from Paul Benton
In November the City of Maastricht opened the country's first 'fietszone'. Based on the cycle street where cyclists are boss and cars are guests, the City wants to improve road safety in the city centre.
We will be watching closely to see how this approach expands!
Read more: buff.ly/pOdYvia
We will be watching closely to see how this approach expands!
Read more: buff.ly/pOdYvia
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In November the City of Maastricht opened the country's first 'fietszone'. Based on the cycle street where cyclists are boss and cars are guests, the City wants to improve road safety in the city centre.
We will be watching closely to see how this approach expands!
Read more: buff.ly/pOdYvia
We will be watching closely to see how this approach expands!
Read more: buff.ly/pOdYvia
Providing accurate cycle parking information attracts more people to choose the bike-train connection.
#DCENetwork member Abel Sensors' signs at Gare du Nord let cyclist know in real-time when there is space in the secure and monitored facility. Just one less thing to worry about on daily travels.
#DCENetwork member Abel Sensors' signs at Gare du Nord let cyclist know in real-time when there is space in the secure and monitored facility. Just one less thing to worry about on daily travels.
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Providing accurate cycle parking information attracts more people to choose the bike-train connection.
#DCENetwork member Abel Sensors' signs at Gare du Nord let cyclist know in real-time when there is space in the secure and monitored facility. Just one less thing to worry about on daily travels.
#DCENetwork member Abel Sensors' signs at Gare du Nord let cyclist know in real-time when there is space in the secure and monitored facility. Just one less thing to worry about on daily travels.
"It’s nice for me to see what can happen if you really think big."
Our conversation with Haskoning wayfinding designer Heleen Buijs about their project realising an accessible visual identity for Hamburg's 300-km cycling network. Full story on our website: buff.ly/AjfVbtR
Photos: ©Eva Haeberle
Our conversation with Haskoning wayfinding designer Heleen Buijs about their project realising an accessible visual identity for Hamburg's 300-km cycling network. Full story on our website: buff.ly/AjfVbtR
Photos: ©Eva Haeberle
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"It’s nice for me to see what can happen if you really think big."
Our conversation with Haskoning wayfinding designer Heleen Buijs about their project realising an accessible visual identity for Hamburg's 300-km cycling network. Full story on our website: buff.ly/AjfVbtR
Photos: ©Eva Haeberle
Our conversation with Haskoning wayfinding designer Heleen Buijs about their project realising an accessible visual identity for Hamburg's 300-km cycling network. Full story on our website: buff.ly/AjfVbtR
Photos: ©Eva Haeberle
"With nearly 1/3 of all trips made by bicycle Utrecht shows what can happen when cycling is fully integrated into urban planning."
Congratulations to @degemeenteutrecht.bsky.social, topping this year's @copenhagenizers.bsky.social index of global cycling-friendly cities!
Full list: buff.ly/c6fZrDI
Congratulations to @degemeenteutrecht.bsky.social, topping this year's @copenhagenizers.bsky.social index of global cycling-friendly cities!
Full list: buff.ly/c6fZrDI
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
"With nearly 1/3 of all trips made by bicycle Utrecht shows what can happen when cycling is fully integrated into urban planning."
Congratulations to @degemeenteutrecht.bsky.social, topping this year's @copenhagenizers.bsky.social index of global cycling-friendly cities!
Full list: buff.ly/c6fZrDI
Congratulations to @degemeenteutrecht.bsky.social, topping this year's @copenhagenizers.bsky.social index of global cycling-friendly cities!
Full list: buff.ly/c6fZrDI
"We especially want to show that a street without cars creates a very pleasant, socially attractive, and livable city," - Arjen Kapteijns @gemeentedenhaag.bsky.social
Bankastraat in Den Haag was transformed into a pop-up car-free space for a day for Festival Vrijbaan.
Read more: buff.ly/NnxKE0f
Bankastraat in Den Haag was transformed into a pop-up car-free space for a day for Festival Vrijbaan.
Read more: buff.ly/NnxKE0f
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"We especially want to show that a street without cars creates a very pleasant, socially attractive, and livable city," - Arjen Kapteijns @gemeentedenhaag.bsky.social
Bankastraat in Den Haag was transformed into a pop-up car-free space for a day for Festival Vrijbaan.
Read more: buff.ly/NnxKE0f
Bankastraat in Den Haag was transformed into a pop-up car-free space for a day for Festival Vrijbaan.
Read more: buff.ly/NnxKE0f
Reposted by Dutch Cycling Embassy
The Netherlands is to invest up to €1 billion in cycling infrastructure to connect hundreds of thousands of new homes nationwide.
Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/dutch...
Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/dutch...
November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Netherlands is to invest up to €1 billion in cycling infrastructure to connect hundreds of thousands of new homes nationwide.
Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/dutch...
Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/dutch...
"Each name on the list represents more than leadership – they represent momentum."
Great to see #DCENetwork @modacitylife.com, Donkey Republic and partners @ecf.com @polisnetwork.eu, Cycling Industries Europe on the 100 Mobility Changemakers 2025 from @zagdaily.com.
Read more here: buff.ly/tqDiJuF
Great to see #DCENetwork @modacitylife.com, Donkey Republic and partners @ecf.com @polisnetwork.eu, Cycling Industries Europe on the 100 Mobility Changemakers 2025 from @zagdaily.com.
Read more here: buff.ly/tqDiJuF
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"Each name on the list represents more than leadership – they represent momentum."
Great to see #DCENetwork @modacitylife.com, Donkey Republic and partners @ecf.com @polisnetwork.eu, Cycling Industries Europe on the 100 Mobility Changemakers 2025 from @zagdaily.com.
Read more here: buff.ly/tqDiJuF
Great to see #DCENetwork @modacitylife.com, Donkey Republic and partners @ecf.com @polisnetwork.eu, Cycling Industries Europe on the 100 Mobility Changemakers 2025 from @zagdaily.com.
Read more here: buff.ly/tqDiJuF
Keeping cycling attractive requires bold investment.
The Dutch Government has allocated €2.5-billion to improve transport access including:
🚲 €64-M+ for a continuous cycling route Arnhem-Nijmegen
🚲 €43-M to improve cycling between Ede, Rhenen, Veenendaal, and Wageningen
Read more: buff.ly/V8sTmj6
The Dutch Government has allocated €2.5-billion to improve transport access including:
🚲 €64-M+ for a continuous cycling route Arnhem-Nijmegen
🚲 €43-M to improve cycling between Ede, Rhenen, Veenendaal, and Wageningen
Read more: buff.ly/V8sTmj6
November 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Keeping cycling attractive requires bold investment.
The Dutch Government has allocated €2.5-billion to improve transport access including:
🚲 €64-M+ for a continuous cycling route Arnhem-Nijmegen
🚲 €43-M to improve cycling between Ede, Rhenen, Veenendaal, and Wageningen
Read more: buff.ly/V8sTmj6
The Dutch Government has allocated €2.5-billion to improve transport access including:
🚲 €64-M+ for a continuous cycling route Arnhem-Nijmegen
🚲 €43-M to improve cycling between Ede, Rhenen, Veenendaal, and Wageningen
Read more: buff.ly/V8sTmj6
How can cycling happiness be developed in Switzerland?
In early November the Embassy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Switzerland presented the inspiring film 'Rotterdam Cycles' at the Films for Future festival sharing how cycling brings joy, social connection and freedom to school children.
In early November the Embassy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Switzerland presented the inspiring film 'Rotterdam Cycles' at the Films for Future festival sharing how cycling brings joy, social connection and freedom to school children.
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
How can cycling happiness be developed in Switzerland?
In early November the Embassy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Switzerland presented the inspiring film 'Rotterdam Cycles' at the Films for Future festival sharing how cycling brings joy, social connection and freedom to school children.
In early November the Embassy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Switzerland presented the inspiring film 'Rotterdam Cycles' at the Films for Future festival sharing how cycling brings joy, social connection and freedom to school children.