by Samantha Gale | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Learning to get back on her bike was an embarrassing experience for one Amsterdam Mama. Here she explains why. I was 14 when I asked my Dad if I could take the British Cycling Proficiency Test – his answer was a candid no. He told me that it would be better for all...
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 Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
It is estimated that an average of 26 bikes are stolen each day in Amsterdam. The aggravation, financial impact, and sense of violation that this can bring is clear from the many mamas who report their losses on our Facebook page. In response, we have rallied...