I am Angela and I live in the Netherlands.
I love cycling, the city, stories, photos, people, home-baked cake, collaboration, ...
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Wadjda; first film ever shot in Saudi Arabia. The story of a girl determined to fight for her dreams
I am looking forward to go and see this film. It will be launched in the Netherlands on May 16th. The trailer looks promising!
It reminds me of another movie that I really enjoyed seeing years ago. It is ‘The Day I became a woman’, filmed in Iran.
So inspiring to see how bicycles can be the symbols for a wish to be free and grow. Let’s make cycling accessible for everyone!
Groups of youngsters on their bikes at 8AM in the morning on the streets in Tilburg. All on their way to school.
I remember that that morning and afternoon ride was no fun when there was a lot of headwind or rain. But in general we had a great time on our daily trip.
Freedom of mobility is so supportive in the personal development of youngsters. I wish all youngsters in the world could experience it!
Today was the re-opening of the bicycle tunnel through the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This route was closed for 10 years, as the museum was being renovated.
It is an amazing bicycle tunnel. Take a look at a ride during the re-opening in this video. People receive a medal from the local cyclist’s union, as a souvenir for this memorable day. The director of the museum had wanted to keep cyclists out of this tunnel, as many directors of the Rijksmuseum have tried in earlier days. They feel it is less convenient for the visitors of the museum. Cyclists in Amsterdam however, have not stopped to protest and again have won the discussion.
I fell in love with the clouds today, when I rode a bike around Zundert (the Netherlands) together with my mum.
20th Century Bike Parking in Amsterdam
LOL check out this parking meter for bikes…
European Citizen’s Initiative 30 km/h - making streets liveable!
We want to have real traffic safety and a better quality of life. So, we are asking for an EU-wide speed limit of 30 km/h (20 mph) in villages and cities. Register to vote with us – support our European Citizen´s Initiative (ECI).
Practical cycling exams in the Netherlands
In this period a lot of children in the Netherlands take a practical cycling exam at school. Either the local authorities or local voluntary road safety organizations organize the exam for children of about 10-12 years old. Parents volunteer by taking up posting positions and checking whether the children behave according to the rules of traffic for cyclists.
Last week, there was the national theoretical traffic safety examination. This is an 80 year old tradition in the Netherlands. This does not mean it is an old fashioned thing. Children are prepared for the exam as they get traffic safety education throughout primary school and just before the big exam they can have extra training on this website. The practical exam is organized on a local level and in some cases also exists for such a long period.
Here a picture of the practical cycling exam in Lent (Nijmegen)
and in Amsterdam
Next week I will visit the practical traffic safety exam in Dronten.
Thank you Schwarze Erde and AmsterdamFietsMuseum for the pics!
I spotted this lovely bicycle parking facility and HAVE to share it with you!
Why only cycle after work? Cycle to work; don’t need extra time for sporting.
Spring arrived in Athens. Cycling after work, the ideal way to enjoy the evening…
Magnolia Bike Tour in Tilburg
