Exploring Amsterdam on A Bike

Why would anyone want to explore a place on a bike? There's only one reason, Amsterdam is known as the “Bike Capital of the World”. Almost everyone owns a bike and is one of the most popular forms of transportation due to its convenience. The reason for the bike's popularity is because of the country's small streets and canals. Here are a few tips when getting around Amsterdam in a bike.

* People on bikes have the right of way over pedestrians so do watch out for them.

* There are several bike shops in the Central Station area which can be rented for a minimum of three hours to a day. Prices range from 8-10 Euros a day.

* When renting a bike, a deposit is required and option to pay for insurance just in case the bike gets stolen.

* Most cyclists do not wear helmets so be aware of when signaling to turn and make sure to abide by the traffic lights. Stay on bike paths to avoid accidents.

* Even if you are riding on a non-motorised transportation, the police will still give ticket when breaking laws.

There are some bike rental shops that offer city tours on a bike. Make sure that you are confident in riding a bike before joining tours.