Amsterdam Cycle Chic

Just me, my bike and my double bass

amsterdamcyclechic — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:59:44 +0000

by Aude and Willem

a friendly Sunday

maglaser — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:05:11 +0000

She’s on a bike, he’s on a board. Why not give a friend a helping hand?

Seems like he’s got the better end of the stick though, right?

Amsterdammers taking it easy

amsterdamcyclechic — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:24:21 +0000

In one week we had many festivities in Amsterdam; on the 30th of April Queensday and the coronation of the new king; on the 4th of May the Remembrance of the Death at Dam square and on the 5th of May both Liberation Day and the championship celebrations of Amsterdam’s football club Ajax.

After all these celebrations, with many people in the streets from all over the world, we are now taking it easy. Just enjoying the city and reliving about all the beautiful festivities.

The Amstel river was full of boats. Not only on Queensday Amsterdammers love to go dancing and drinking on their boats. Also Liberation Day is a busy day for the river. Every year there is a concert on the river. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and former Queen Beatrix came to listen and many Amsterdammers joined them on their boats. Now rest has returned, this guy only saw one sightseeing boat when he crossed the famous skinny bridge.

On Queensday the Vondelpark is full of family fun. The park is turned into a big freemarket place. There are many activities for kids like face-painting, games and musical and theatrical performances. But also in the most famous park of Amsterdam, rest has returned. This guy is enjoying an easy cycle through the park.

Game face Sunday!

maglaser — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:26:50 +0000

These guys were definitely ready for the game!

How Cycle Chic is the new king?

amsterdamcyclechic — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:15:19 +0000

As you probably have heard; we have a new king! On Tuesday the ceremony of the abdication and the coronation (without a crown though) took place in Amsterdam. Prince Willem-Alexander (also known as ‘Prins Pils = Prince Pilsener’) is now king Willem-Alexander and his Argentinian born wife, Máxima, is Queen Máxima.

For Amsterdam Cycle Chic the first question that arose was of course; how cycle chic are the new king and queen? As a royal couple you usually are very chic, but do they also cycle chic? We found the following pictures of the King and Queen on bikes. What do you think? Quite cycle chic eh?!

The king of the Netherlands cycling in a suit

Dutch Royal family on bikes

Royal family cycling with a cargo bike

Queen Máxima on a bike

The Dutch king and queen on their bikes

King Willem-Alexander as a boy

How to cycle like a Queen (or King!)

maglaser — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:01:34 +0000

Yesterday was a whirlwind of parties all over the city and what was the best way to get there? By bike of course. How did you flaunt your flair on your bike? Here are six ways some Amsterdammers showed their orange pride.

1. With a hat

2. With a traveling party

3. Tagging along with a friend (and ‘flag’ your cheeks!)

4. Bike together and scarf your orange

5. Adorn yourself in a King’s robe

6. Proudly fly your flag!

by Meredith

I can’t get enough of you Amsterdam!

maglaser — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:28:23 +0000

What a weekend it’s been. The sun is shining, people are happy and out on their bikes all the day long. This is the time of year when I just can’t get enough of this city. And Queen’s Day has yet to come! Let’s hope this wonderful weather keeps up for Tuesday.

by Meredith

Cycling with Job, former mayor of Amsterdam

amsterdamcyclechic — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:36:04 +0000

Paddy and Philip from the blog Cycling with… went for a cycle with Job Cohen, former mayor of Amsterdam. On a sunny day, Job told them a lot about the history of Amsterdam, about living cities and about interesting things that happened during his time as mayor.

Job Cohen was Amsterdam’s mayor for more than 8 years, he was the first to wed a same sex couple and he was awarded with the title European Hero by Time Magazine.

So sit down and relax and let Job take you for a spin through the Westerpark, de grachtengordel (the old canals) and along the river Amstel…

Cycling with Job from Paddy Cahill on Vimeo.

Tuxedo Tuesday!

maglaser — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:30:30 +0000

Tis the season for parties! Judging by their speed and frantic faces, it looks like these two are definitely late to the party–and might not know the address!
by Meredith

Classy Sunday

maglaser — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:00:45 +0000

Where is this well-clad couple heading? The opera? The ball? A wedding? Where ever it is, they’re getting there in style.
by Meredith