What happens when a city combines bold political ambition with world-class cycling expertise? Beijing’s Tongzhou District is showing what’s possible. Inspired by Dutch design principles, this flagship cycling corridor is creating safer, more direct and attractive journeys by bike: buff.ly/XatUMAr

Did you know one of the most recognisable Dutch cycling innovations is now helping people on bikes in Portland? Via a collaboration between the Bureau of Transportation, Dutch-style countdown timers were introduced to give cyclists greater certainty while waiting at traffic lights: buff.ly/auceHEP

Paris continues to raise the bar for cycling infrastructure. The 1,200-space bike parking at Gare du Nord draws on Dutch expertise to create a seamless connection between cycling and rail travel. With direct access from the cycle network, smart wayfinding and a user-friendly design: buff.ly/uP5S5g5

Vienna's Argentinierstraße is a great example of how Dutch cycling principles can be thoughtfully adapted to a different local context. Rather than simply copying a design, the project translated the concept of a cycling street into a solution that works within Austrian regulations: buff.ly/wmHsJnf

The best ideas don't always start from scratch, they often start by reimagining what's already there. In Miami, an underused space beneath the Metrorail is being transformed into The Underline: a 10-mile corridor that combines safe cycling, walking, public space, and community: buff.ly/udo0Z95

Tirana's transformation shows creating a cycling city isn't just about building bike lanes. Through a ThinkBike Workshop, they explored the importance of combining infrastructure (hardware), policy/governance (orgware), and community engagement (software) to create lasting change: buff.ly/aYdqxvx

Can a two-day workshop leave a lasting mark on a city? In Montreuil, the answer is yes. Five years after a ThinkBike Workshop, Dutch-inspired cycling principles have been transformed into a real cycle path—adapted to the local context rather than simply copied from the Netherlands: buff.ly/xbQsqLo

Opened this year and located in Beijing’s Changping District, China’s first multi-storey bike parking facility serves one of the capital’s busiest stations, with 95,000 passengers per day. The Utrecht-inspired designed accommodates up to 8,000 bikes, e-bikes and shared bikes. READ: buff.ly/3XOl6sd

Four major cities spent 30 years figuring out how to get more people cycling. Here is what actually worked. A study tracking cycling in New York, London, Paris, and Berlin finds all four cities increased cycling rates continuously from 1990 to 2023, including through the pandemic. buff.ly/pSsOgo6

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Last week in Beijing was, without a doubt, a career highlight for Chris. @dutchcycling.nl proudly supported a workshop with The World Bank and 40+ professionals from across China: officials, planners, engineers, academics, and experts representing cities with a combined population of 140 million.

This 384-metre route runs under Montpellier's iconic square and is only for bikes. With this solution, cyclists can cross the center without conflicts or interaction with traffic. This increases safety and efficiency for cycle traffic. 📸 @arthur.lansonneur on Instagram

So, you’re going to the Netherlands? Wondering whether you need to learn Dutch, wear wooden shoes, or prepare for an encounter with a grandmother on a bicycle? We’ve got you covered. A recent visitor wrote this hilarious survival guide for the world’s most developed cycling country: buff.ly/LS4p7Di

Last week in Beijing, the DCE was proud to support the World Bank’s workshop, ‘Advancing Active Mobility for Livable and Productive Chinese Cities’. It gathered officials, planners, engineers, academics, and professionals from cities with a combined population of 140-million people: buff.ly/IgLkT1E

The beauty of everyday cycling in the Netherlands. Artist Cathy Tuttle captures these everyday scenes beautifully in a series of watercolour postcards. We love these glimpses of the ordinary, made extraordinary. Explore the full collection: buff.ly/J3L3nOn

What can cities across Latin America learn from the Dutch approach to active travel? A delegation from Colombia, Chile and Brazil recently visited The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht to explore how Dutch cities have transformed their streets, public spaces and mobility systems. READ: buff.ly/0ahsBd7

In the Netherlands, you will often see paths such as this one. Separated, wide, and surrounded by greenery. By making cycling infrastructure safe and enjoyable, it is less of a hurdle to travel by bike.

A new report captures the breadth of Dutch-inspired global projects and partnerships that made it possible. From Latin to North America, Europe to Asia, it tells the story of how Dutch knowledge has been adapted, translated, and applied in contexts around the world. dutchcycling.nl/knowledge/do...

More space for cyclists at one of the busiest bicycle intersections in Rotterdam. 🚲 The transformation of the Vasteland–Erasmus Bridge intersection is now complete, with wider cycle paths and improved pedestrian crossings creating a safer, more comfortable experience for everyone. 📸: Milou van Min

VelopA's Paleto is a great example of future-ready design: a modular system that can be configured for everything from bike parking and mobility hubs to scooter storage, cargo bikes, maintenance facilities and more— with options like green roofs, integrated lighting and EV charging: buff.ly/clxGvJ2

France 3 highlights how accessibility can be built into tourism, ensuring age, disability, or reduced mobility are never barriers to exploring a destination. On Île de Ré, adapted tricycles, tandems and cargo taxis are helping more people experience the freedom, independence and joy cycling offers.

From 30 September–2 October 2026, the EuroVelo Conference will bring together policymakers, managers, planners, researchers, businesses, and cycling advocates from across Europe and beyond to explore the future of cycle tourism and long-distance cycling. 🎟️ Registration is now open:

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This booklet, A World for Cycling: Dutch-Inspired Global Projects, brings together examples from the Netherlands and around the world, showing how proven cycling approaches are being adapted to different local contexts. Read here: buff.ly/9z54vQM

Good cycling experiences don't happen by accident. They depend on high-quality data. In the Netherlands, a new digital tool called Netwerkmaker is keeping recreational networks accurate and current by identifying infrastructure changes and suggesting improvements. READ (in Dutch): buff.ly/fqPmhUa

What does it take to become a cycling nation? It's not DNA. It's not terrain. It's not luck. The Dutch Cycling Vision distills decades of experience into a practical guide for professionals and advocates looking to make cycling a safe, convenient and attractive choice for everyone: buff.ly/AlsQN5Y

This is the original 'fietsstraat' in Amsterdam In 2016, the City of Amsterdam was interested in starting a pilot with a different road profile. This resulted in a new type of bicycle street for Amsterdam. In line with other bicycle streets, cyclists have priority over cars (cars are guests).

What does a world-class cycle touring route look like? The Waterline Route combines centuries of engineering, UNESCO-listed heritage, charming towns, and some of the best bike infrastructure on the planet— from Amsterdam's ring of forts to Utrecht, Gorinchem and De Biesbosch. READ: buff.ly/C5A17r8

🎶 You say we’ve got the wrong terrain Or you cry that there’s just too much rain But they wanted it and built the lanes And I know that we could be the same @danabrahamsmusic.bsky.social on why safer, healthier, more liveable cities aren't built by chance, they're built by choice: buff.ly/DWz6iWd

Hidden beneath the waters of Amsterdam lies one of the world's most remarkable cycling facilities. Take a tour of the state-of-the-art bike garage at Centraal Station, where thousands seamlessly combine cycling with public transport each day. WATCH @pedalandtringtring.bsky.social: buff.ly/Lmi526Q

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