April 17, 2016
Bike Bangkok
If you find yourself in a strange and unfamiliar place, sometimes you just need to…
February 16, 2016
When nature calls, Amsterdam answers
One of the few shortcomings of urban cycling is finding a place to relieve yourself. …
September 28, 2015
Vélo in Vienna
I’ve never been fair to Vienna. Having used her as a stopover to other stomping…
September 12, 2015
Bike Budapest
Budapest is my dirty little secret. A city that hosts a treasure cove of impressive…
August 14, 2015
Feet First
If you want to get off on the right foot with someone, just look to…
July 7, 2015
The Bikecap
The most unheralded bike accessory in Amsterdam is also the most underrated. If you’re lucky,…
July 2, 2015
How to turn your bike into a lowrider
When a tourist rents a bike in Amsterdam, at some point the shop clerk will…
May 26, 2015
12 Bicycle Observations in Amsterdam
Riding a bicycle in Amsterdam often feels like an amusement park ride. The best part of it is admission is free. Contrasting my experiences of living in Toronto, here are…
December 28, 2014
Little Red Riding Hood
A modern Dutch take on a classic folktale. (more…)
October 14, 2014
Pilfer Eight
“Do you like my bike?” the voice behind me asked. I cringed, my finger locked…
October 3, 2014
Remember the Row
The Fietsflat (Bicycle Flat) at Station Amsterdam Centraal. The structure is 100 meters long and…
September 28, 2014
Bruno & his Batavus
“There are no small coincidences and big coincidences!” The quote is from one of my…
September 26, 2014
Bike Lisbon
I visited Portugal to extend my summer before the days in Amsterdam become wet and…
August 6, 2014
Bicycle Rider’s Luncheon
Fortitude, endurance and invigoration; before it came in capsule form | Shop window, Utrecht.
July 13, 2014
Sunday Morning Wash
This morning I came across this guy washing his bike. At first glance, it seemed…
July 3, 2014
Kryptonite
I never understood why Kryptonite locks aren't green. Jordaan, Amsterdam Centrum.