The Dutch Bike

Everyone on the Main Line drives a fancy car, but what I really want is a Dutch bike. I’ve been dreaming of a life where exercise comes easily and real food can be bought at less-than-Whole-Foods prices. Walking or biking to and from the local market sounds ideal.

The Omafiets, which has high handlebars, a wide saddle, and a step-through frame, is designed to be ridden upright. It’s built for comfort, not speed; no workout clothes needed. The Omafiets complements whatever outfit the rider has deemed most appropriate for her destination. (The male version of the Omafiets has a crossbar and is called an Opafiets, but men ride the Omafiets too.)

Works Sighted

Cortina U4 transport ladies bicycle // Rains A-Line jacket // COS sweater // Scotch & Soda skinny pants // Smaak Amsterdam bag // Veja Campo

Further Reading

No helmets, no problem: how the Dutch created a casual biking culture

Why Dutch Bikes are Better (and why you should want one)

How to BIKE in THE NETHERLANDS? … These foreigners survived the Dutch bicycle!

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