Amsterdam… Probably first thing that comes to your mind when you are asked what Amsterdam is famous for is either Red Light District or Marijuana. But this post is not about sex nor drugs. It’s all about bicycles.

Yes, I did know that people love bikes in Holland just never thought they love them THAT much. It doesn’t matter if it rains or snows, people ride bikes. And you have to see it to believe it. First time in my life I saw so many bikes in one city…

There are 750 000 people living in Amsterdam and more importantly there are 1 000 000 bicycles in the streets. It is said that around 30 000 bikes end up in canals every year. Teenagers think it’s quite funny to take tourist’s bike and throw it into the water. So next time you are in Amsterdam keep a good eye on your ride.

I have no idea why most of the bicycles look all the same.  Maybe there is no point getting yourself a nice and expensive bike because it will end up stolen anyway. However, as you will see, there are many bikes that look quite strange. Bicycle with wind shield doesn’t look weird at all when you had seen a bike with wooden box for kids in between the wheels. Or bike decorated with flowers. Or a bike-cab…

Some photos are mine, some are from flickr. All the bikes are from Netherlands the vast majority captured in Amsterdam. So there you go, the Strange Bicycles of Amsterdam.

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