Utrecht Archives

The World’s Longest Solar Cycle Path Works Well in Utrecht

October 26, 2021 at 10:40 am5 min reading

Urban cycling

Cycling is already one of the most environmentally friendly means of transport. But in the Dutch city of Maartensdijk in the Utrecht region, authorities went even one step further – they created the world’s longest cycle path, and it also generates sustainable electric energy!

5 Types of Ambitious Cycling Projects We Want to See More of in 2020

January 27, 2020 at 1:05 pm7 min reading

Urban cycling

Good architecture does much more than just fulfilling the original purpose it was designed for. It can be an art piece reflecting the society and its cultural values, drawing people towards it. In case of cycling infrastructure, drawing people on bicycles towards it. We saw…

World’s Biggest Cycling Garage Opens, Obviously, In the Netherlands

September 30, 2019 at 4:05 pm5 min reading

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Move over Tokyo, your world’s largest bicycle garage has been dethroned. The Utrecht Stationsstalling (Station Bicycle Parking Garage) in the Netherlands ceremonially opened on 19th August 2019 and is already making headlines. Let’s see why.

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World’s Largest Bike Parking Garage to Open in Utrecht

August 16, 2017 at 9:57 am

Urban cycling

When the amount of bicycles outnumbers the population of your country, you’re in need of some serious bike parking. Currently there are 17.1 million Dutch people and 22.5 million bicycles in the Netherlands. That’s why the officials have decided to build the biggest bike parking…

Top 10 Cycle Friendly Cities: Which One Is the Best?

January 30, 2017 at 11:53 am

Urban cycling

Do you love cycling around town? Is your city proud of its cyclists? Have a look to see if your city makes our Top 10 list – or tempts you into moving somewhere that is…