The world’s best cycle cities

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has a global reputation for its integration of cycling into its urban culture. Over 60 per cent of trips are made by bike in the inner city, while 40 per cent of trips are made by bike in the whole city overall. Cycling in Amsterdam is part of the Dutch way of life and an activity that every tourist in the city should experience when they visit. Amsterdam boasts an effective network of bike paths, cycle routes and flat landscape, ideal conditions for any avid cyclists. Cycling in Amsterdam is a lovely way to explore the city’s streets, canals and famous attractions. It can be hectic, but once you get used to the flow of the bike lanes you’ll easily blend in with the locals!