We spent yesterday getting a series of presentations on the development of the bicycle networks in Amsterdam and the Netherlands (40% bike mode split in Amsterdam, 27% nationally!).
While I compose a longer post on the topic, here’s a little teaser. What is the purpose of the clear plastic panel that extends from the fender on this bike?
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why, it’s a skirt protector of course.
amsterdam is a bikey wet dream. i strongly, seriously considered emigrating. i chose portland instead, but there’s a long way to go in the bike department. some of my own euro bike culture notes: http://todd.cleverchimp.com/bike/euro/eurobike.html
Ah! Too easy I guess :-)
todd,
see the missing part on the Batavus in this picture. the very same piece is missing from Lydia’s bike! must be a design flaw. hard to believe in a Dutch bike.
thanks again