by Katie Nowicki | The Mamas Recommend
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 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
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...
by Lianne Bergeron | The Mamas Recommend
To wear a helmet or not to wear a helmet? Amsterdam is a bike city, but would you insist your children wear helmets? While expecting my first child 8 years ago, I mentioned to my Dutch husband that our child would definitely be wearing a helmet as soon as he was...