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Urban Active Travel: More European Bikes

November 8, 2007 at 4:20 PM | 0 Comments

Since the city has more than one million bicycles, traveling by foot can be hazardous in Amsterdam. Step unknowingly into a bike lane--and there're so many of them it's not hard to--and expect to incur the wrath of dozens of oncoming cyclists. So rather than spend your visit fearing a painful collision, why not adopt a "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" approach and hop in the saddle with Mike's Bike Tour.

Now in its 11th season, the company's guided tour will take you on a four-hour journey from city to country, taking in sights from the Red Light District to a cheese farm and clog factory.

The ride is leisurely rather than strenuous, and at €22 ($32) for a four-hour tour, it's an inexpensive and enjoyable way to acquaint yourself with the city. Just one word of advice: Save that coffee shop visit for after the tour.

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· Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam [Official Site]
· Amsterdam coverage [Jaunted]
· Biking coverage [Jaunted]

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