Bicycle City Netherlands

By Bicycle City Staff, Updated Mon, 06/16/2008 - 10:01
Table of Contents

Potential Bicycle City Locations
Introduction
Potential Bicycle City Netherlands Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in the Netherlands
Netherlands Animal & Wildlife Groups
Business Organizations & Resources Netherlands
Education Organizations & Resources Netherlands
Environmental Groups Netherlands
Netherlands International Groups
The Netherlands National Government
Other Useful Netherlands Links
In Conclusion

Introduction

There are many ideal locations for a potential Bicycle City, Netherlands, development, especially considering how bicycle-friendly this country already is. Whether taking in the scenery along the North Sea or riding along the Rhine River, the views are breathtaking and full of color with world-renowned Spring blooming tulips and daffodils, according to Altapedia. The climate is temperate and rain fall is consistent throughout the year, making outdoor activities a regular part of life.

The country prides itself on its green structure and conservation efforts both on the national and municipal levels, reports the Greenstructure and Urban Planning website. The country has taken its efforts to the global community by bestowing the esteemed Order of the Golden Ark award upon leaders that make efforts for greener living, according to Conservation International. The conservation efforts in the Netherlands and globally would dovetail ideally with the community development in a potential Bicycle City, The Netherlands.

Potential residents and visitors to a possible Bicycle City, Netherlands, development would find plenty of opportunity to experience the outdoors at the more than twenty national parks boasting natural reserves and hiking listed by Lonely Planet. The Netherlands’ flat geography makes for easy hiking of the terrain, and public trains exist to provide more eco-friendly options of getting around.

Potential Bicycle City Netherlands Locations

The following cities possess qualities that would be great assets to the success of Bicycle City, Netherlands. Bicycle City could be located in or around any of these places:

Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Population: 743,027
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 32.7 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 41°F; Feb 43°F; Mar 49°F; Apr 55°F; May 63°F; Jun 67°F; Jul 71°F; Aug 72°F; Sep 66°F; Oct 58°F; Nov 49°F; Dec 43°F.
  • Water: Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht Canals, The Amstel, Het Ij, Singel
  • Adjacent Public Land: Amsterdamse Bos, Vondelpark, Rembrandtplein, Amstelpark, Gaasperplas Park
  • Zip Codes: 1000, 1001, 1085, 1002, 1005, 1008, 1006, 1007, 1003, 1009, 1086, 1081, 1080, 1029, 1089, 1004, 1084, 1082, 1087, 1083, 1088, 1098, 1097, 1096, 1078, 1077, 1076, 1075, 1074, 1073, 1072, 1092, 1091, 1090, 1055, 1054, 1052, 1051, 1050, 1048, 1041, 1040, 1038, 1037, 1071, 1070, 1062, 1061, 1058, 1057
  • Other Highlights: Maison Descartes, Artis Zoo, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House, National Museum of Modern Art
Sneek, Netherlands
  • Population: 33,115
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 32.7 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 41°F; Feb 43°F; Mar 49°F; Apr 55°F; May 63°F; Jun 67°F; Jul 71°F; Aug 72°F; Sep 66°F; Oct 58°F; Nov 49°F; Dec 43°F.
  • Water: Looxmagracht, Kerkgracht, Westersingel, Grootzand
  • Zip Codes: 8600, 8601, 8602, 8604, 8605, 8606, 8607, 8608
  • Other Highlights: Sneekweek; a yearly sailing festival; Waterpoort; Fries Scheepvart Museum
Vlissingen, Netherlands
  • Population: 35,015
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 21.71 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 42°F; Feb 43°F; Mar 48°F; Apr 54°F; May 61°F; Jun 66°F; Jul 70°F; Aug 71°F; Sep 65°F; Oct 58°F; Nov 49°F; Dec 44°F.
  • Water: North Sea, Schelt River
  • Adjacent Public Land: Cross-Border Park de Zoom
  • Zip Codes: 4380, 4381, 4382, 4383, 4385, 4386, 4387
  • Other Highlights: Reptile Zoo Iguana; Zeeland Maritime Museum
Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Population: 588,718
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 24.8 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 42°F; Feb 43°F; Mar 49°F; Apr 55°F; May 63°F; Jun 67°F; Jul 71°F; Aug 72°F; Sep 66°F; Oct 58°F; Nov 49°F; Dec 44°F.
  • Water: Nieuwe Maas
  • Adjacent Public Land: Arboretum Trompenburg
  • Zip Codes: 3099, 3094, 3093, 3090, 3098, 3097, 3096, 3095, 3091, 3092
  • Other Highlights: Reptile Zoo Iguana; Zeeland Maritime Museum
Groningen, Netherlands
  • Population: 181,819
  • Average Annual Rainfall: 23.85 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 39°F; Feb 41°F; Mar 48°F; Apr 55°F; May 63°F; Jun 67°F; Jul 71°F; Aug 72°F; Sep 65°F; Oct 57°F; Nov 47°F; Dec 41°F.
  • Adjacent Public Land: National Park Lauwersmeer
  • Zip Codes: 9723, 9700, 9730, 9729, 9720, 9719, 9710, 9709, 9708, 9707, 9706, 9705, 9740, 9739, 9701, 9702, 9738, 9703, 9704
  • Other Highlights: Reptile Zoo Iguana; Zeeland Maritime Museum
Bicycle City Potential Location Sources:
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in the Netherlands
Netherlands Animal & Wildlife Groups
Business Organizations & Resources Netherlands
Education Organizations & Resources Netherlands
Environmental Groups Netherlands
Netherlands International Groups
The Netherlands National Government
Other Useful Netherlands Links
In Conclusion

Thanks to The Netherlands progressive ideals towards conservation and eco-friendly living over the past twenty-five years, a prospective Dutch Bicycle City could thrive. The parks and geography provide plenty of outdoor activity options, while the stability of the government and its communities allow for neighborhood involvement. The heavy cycling use already happening here is just an added bonus. 

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