by Katie Nowicki | Bicycling, Children
Are you a bike refusenik, novice, or veteran? US mama Katie Nowicki has been all three and she feels your pain. Here is her honest and funny account of how she and her family learned to bike in Amsterdam. Moving abroad was the scariest thing I...
by Stephanie Kernwein | Bicycling, Family Travel, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start, Travel
New to biking? Old to biking but need a refresher on biking rules? Stephanie Kernwein Thrane, shares invaluable tips about biking around the city, with a personal story about why following the rules is mandatory for your own safety, the safety of others and the...
by Xing Chen | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Whether you’re new to Amsterdam, new to cycling, or both, these handy tips will help make your transition into a true Amsterdammer a smooth ride! Learning to cycle in Amsterdam traffic can be quite a challenge if you are not used to the local system. After...
by Donna Bardsley | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, Podcast
Bikes, bikes, everywhere! But what’s up with the scooters? We here at Amsterdam Mamas are big fans of biking in Amsterdam. It’s the way most of us get around with our kids and we think it’s one of the more special aspects of family life in the city (though maybe don’t...
by Niina Nuottamo | Family Travel, Travel
What could be more Dutch than a holiday combining biking and camping? Niina Nuottamo’s Dutch husband has taught her how to holiday like a local and she’s here to share her tips. Tent, bikes, train tickets – check! Here’s a step-by-step guide to a...