Monday, 25 February 2013

How the Dutch got their cycle paths


This You-tube video was a revelation to me. Like a lot of people, I would guess, I imagined that Holland had had cycle paths since Roman times! Cycling was always part of the Dutch culture; it's in their genes! Not so. Click here to see a potted history of how the current situation came about. If the political will were present in this country, could Britain emulate Holland’s success?
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  1. Clyde27 February 2013 at 21:29

    Thanks for your comments, Keith. I'm optimistic that more money will become available from a variety of sources as awareness of cycling and participation in it gather momentum, but I share your sentiments about the media, and not just concerning cycling! I've had a look at your blog posts on the Watermead project and I've created a link here to your blog. I've been on the two legs of NCR6 into Leicester in the past (Watermeads, and the other one that runs alongside the Great Central Railway line). The Watermeads route was already a pretty one but I look forward to seeing the new Connect2 link, now that's it completed. Maybe our group could have a ride down that way later this year? Likewise, you'd be very welcome up here!

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