Overview

There is no happier cyclist than a Dutch cyclist. This is not only because The Netherlands is mainly flat, but also because the Dutch enjoy the most extensive cycle network in the world. Amsterdam is famous for its cyclists and with this guidebook you'll cycle on those routes the locals love themselves. Whether you are a novice cyclist, want to give children a safe and fun cycling experience, want to do some serious mileage or want to embark on a study trip to experience the Dutch cycling infrastructure, this second and fully revised edition caters for all!With 1,064 kms (656 miles) of routes, this book can provide up to three weeks of cycling fun. Six circular day rides, all with various distance itineraries, explore Amsterdam and its direct surroundings. A circular touring route of 337 km (208 miles) provides a highlights route of Dutch landmarks. From Amsterdam, you'll explore the Dutch windmill reserves and tulip fields, the amazing coastal sand dune reserves, splendid inland waterway routes, unspoilt countryside, medieval towns like Gouda, Edam, Delft and great cities like The Hague, Utrecht and Haarlem. More routes heading north, east and south provide further route variety on what The Netherlands has on offer. Utrecht Ridge National Park, the River Rhine, the famous Delta Dams, the world's largest reclaimed island and even some real Dutch hills are all part of the pack!The routes in the book have full connectivity with all main Dutch ferry ports, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht Central railway stations. This allows you to start cycling straight away, whether you arrive by plane, ferry or train. 300 listed facilities include bike rentals, bike shops, B&Bs, hotels, hostels and campsites. This guidebook fits easily in a standard handlebar map holder, with maps and directions that make navigating easier than ever before. Additional chapters about the history of the Dutch cycling culture and the unique Dutch cycle route system make this book a must for anyone who loves cycling! Eric van der Horst is the author of various specialised cycling guidebooks for those who love cycling, but don't like traffic and caters for an international audience. Just as for his London-Land's End Cycle Route Book he also runs an updates page and GPS-tracks service for this book, see www.cyclinginholland.com.

Full Product Details

Author:   Eric van der Horst
Publisher:   EOS Cycling Holidays Ltd
Imprint:   EOS Cycling Holidays Ltd
Weight:   0.310kg
ISBN:  

9780957661714

ISBN 10:   0957661711
Pages:   164
Publication Date:   18 September 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction, Route Summaries, Dutch Cycling Culture: 1890s - 1940s: Adopting the two-wheeled life-style, 1950s - 1960s: Cycling pushed to the margins, 1970s: The great Dutch Cycling Revolution, 1980s - present: Cycling into the 21st Century, The Dutch Cycling Network: Traffic rules, Cycle route signage and cycling below sea level. Travel information: Flying to Schiphol Airport and using Amsterdam as a base, Travelling by ferry and touring by bike & train, Preparing for your trip: weather and equipment, Dutch delights and Dutch difficulties, How to use this book: key to used symbols & abbreviations, Dutch language: key to common words and phrases, Amsterdam routes: Route A: City Centre, River Amstel, greenbelts (Amsterdam Forest & Vondelpark) and Schiphol Airport, Route B: River Amstel, Amstelland and East Corridor, Route C: Rhine Canal, Weesp & Muiden, New Islands and Old Villages, Route D: North Amsterdam, old seawall and Waterland, Route E: Zaandam, Zaanse Schans windmills, Twiske, Route F: Westerpark, Garden Cities and Vondelpark, Randstad Circle route: Route 1: River Vecht, Route 2: City of Utrecht, Route 3: The Green Heart, Route 4: Gouda & Kinderdijk windmills, Route 5: Low lands, Delft & City of Glass, Route 6: Hook of Holland & The Hague, Route 7: Holland Coast & Haarlem, Route 8: Tulip fields & Keukenhof, Route 9: Spaarndam & IJmuiden, Northern route (routes 10-12), Eastern route (routes 13-15), Southern route (routes 16-19), Facility Listings

Reviews

Excellent pannier-pocket guide (BBC TV presenter and travel writer Nicholas Crane), The cycling bible (Rob Olijkan of Bikecity Rental in Amsterdam)

Author Information

Cycling Dutchman Eric van der Horst went on his first cycling holiday when he was 16. It took him over 15 years to explore the full extent of the Dutch cycle route network. The routes in this guidebook represent his personal local favorites. Eric also travelled the world by bike and cycled in many different countries. Today, he lives in England and works as a cycle route consultant, Bikeability instructor and author.

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