Dutch cycling guides for expats

Free reference guides, glossary, and signs reference for cycling in the Netherlands.

Fundamentals

The essential rules every cyclist needs before their first ride

Who goes first at Dutch junctions - and why your instinct is probably wrong

How to share Dutch roads with trams, pedestrians, trucks, and everyone else

Roundabouts, cycle paths, and how Dutch roads are actually structured

Fines, requirements, and the specific laws that catch expats by surprise

The Dutch words you'll see on roads, signs, and cycle paths every day