6 Amsterdam bike experiences and what I learned from them
My time in the city of sins, canals and bikes is coming to an end faster than I can say «where-are-my-bike-keys-I-have-a-lecture-in-17-minutes-FML». This harsh fact is not easy for me to swallow. But I’m attempting to make it a little rounder on the edges by doing a humble tribute to a central aspect of Amsterdam-life that I have developed a love/hate relationship with; the biking lifestyle. «Lifestyle» might sound a little pretentious, but frankly speaking, you have no choice but to embrace biking as a part of your life in this city! And I love it! Almost always. Here are 6 bike related experiences – and what I’ve learned from each of them. 1. Getting my first bike! Expectation vs. reality Expectation: Cruising around in Amsterdam on a nice looking, new and shiny, well-functioning bike with a cute straw basket filled with fresh vegetables and flowers, while I gently ring the bell to greet fellow students on their bikes, like Norwegians greet other Norwegians when they are on the sjø or in the skiløype. Reality: My …