Cycling in the rain (Tilburg, NL)

[@aeiouaeiou100]

As a child and teenager there was always something magical about biking to school in the rain in the early mornings and everyone arriving in the warm classroom with wet clothing while it was still a little dark outside. It wakes you up, makes you more appreciative of being warm and sheltered, and made me feel connected with everyone else.

[@vincenzodigrande2070]

I once fell in love with a girl, we met riding our bikes in the rain on a hot summers day and both got overtaken by a massive shower. We only wore our summer clothes and had nothing on us that couldn't survive the rain, we were totally comfortable with it and looked at eachother and we both smiled and it was love right there, just BOOM!

[@moi7748]

I like riding in the snow too - it's so peaceful

[@Populiervogel]

@@moi7748 Yep miss that, its 8-10 degrees Celsius here in The Netherlands right now, haven't seen a snowflake all winter.

[@robtyman4281]

There's nothing magical about cycling in the rain in the UK - it's horrible and more dangerous.......irritable car drivers, and then getting 'wooshed' from a massive puddle as a lorry goes past you, drivers just pulling out in front of you without warning. I love running in the rain, but have never liked cycling in it. I can tell you that it's not a pleasant experience in the UK! You have to be constantly vigilant about what's gong on around you when cycling in the UK, and car drivers just don't give you the respect they do in the Netherlands. Everyday is a battle. Oh, and alot of cyclist also wear helmets. I notice no one does in your country......how refreshing this must be. Can't imagine it being the case where I'm from (London). Watching this video makes me want to cycle in the rain in the Netherlands, so I can say 'yes, cycling in the rain isn't that bad afterall'!

[@s.b.907]

For me it was the other way around. Going home in the rain, not bothering to put on my raincoat. Knowing that at home I would be putting my pj’s on the warm radiator. Then taking a hot shower and putting a warm pj on.

[@NotJustBikes]

Great video, as usual! The cycling infrastructure definitely makes a difference. When I lived in Toronto, I dreaded cycling in the rain, because drivers weren't able to see me properly in the rain and the dark. It was terrifying. Now that we live in the Netherlands, cycling in the rain is no issue at all. I wouldn't say it's "fun" but it's actually kind of nice. It definitely makes you appreciate the sunny days!

[@johnnysecular]

Not Just Bikes my biggest problem riding in the rain in Toronto is that i have to ride extra slow. In Toronto you have to be constantly vigilant and ready to brake super hard, because we ride in the door zone, and we cannot control unexpected manoeuvres from drivers who move to the right lane without looking over their shoulder (or even indicating). I don't mind riding in traffic; it's a fact of life here in Toronto, but clearly, dedicated cycling infrastructure makes so much more sense. The frustrating thing about Toronto cycling infra is that the improvement is too slow, and in the meantime the number of drivers is actually increasing, because population growth is faster than transit ridership growth. So just as cycling advocates gain more and more political clout, we are faced with an increased number of drivers and cars.

[@andrewbicyclist4654]

Perfect cycling infrastructure.

[@Greengate777]

My neck of the woods... have you noticed the silence in the city? You can hear somebody's shoes hitting the pavement and that's the loudest sound around :)

[@luk5464]

Except that we still have the monstrosity called the Cityring. Fortunately it will be made autoluw soonish!

[@bassman26523]

The color red for the bike lanes also originated in Tilburg, where they found out it hardly costed extra to change it into red, which stood out more.

[@ordian]

Heb je daar een bron voor? Ik kan namelijk niet zo 1 2 3 iets vinden dat dit net zo veel kostte als zwart. Inmiddels is rood duurder. Het bekende rode fietspad is nu deels zwart, bij Oisterwijk, omdat het goedkoper was dan rood.

[@bassman26523]

Misschien net iets meer maar genoeg reden om het te kiezen weet-magazine.nl/waarom-zijn-fietspaden-rood/

[@tetrabeetle8630]

I really appreciate the red pavement that you find on many Dutch bicycle paths. It stands out, yet is also quite mellow and rustic (even nicer than the black pavement in my view). The fact that the asphalt itself is colored rather than painted is also a huge bonus. In any case, I prefer the red coloring to the bright paint that often gets used elsewhere, especially the bright green in the US or the bright blue paint that they use at some crossings in Denmark. Those just don't blend in nearly as well with the surrounding.

[@luisfernandes2522]

Plain and simple, It felt like taking a trip... Relaxing and soothing so thank you for sharing

[@ramblex]

Wish we had those buttons at 6:48 here in the UK. So many traffic lights don't detect people on bikes here!

[@hendman4083]

And here was I thinking: jeez, that is the second bicycle traffic light on that route already.

[@vladthebikeguy4763]

What a wonderful place to live in. Clean air, cycling paths everywhere, healthier people, beautiful architecture ... What's not to like about Netherlands ? I'm considering moving there too :))

[@zensascha8690]

Me too.

[@vloerkleedJ]

It's full

[@Boxyde]

The Netherlands has one of the most dirty air conditions of Europe to some standards. Nitrogen is quite a huge problem.

[@FelixalPorto]

Dus you really find the architecture beautiful? I like Tilburg but I don’t think it’s a nice looking city

[@mariadebake5483]

@@FelixalPorto Hé hé hé! Ik woon in Tilburg, beledig mijn mooie geweldige stad niet! 😀 Ik zou nergens anders willen wonen hoor 0

[@RajSingh-jv4dn]

I used to work in Tilburg in 2010 . Miss it sometimes

[@nupash6135]

Amazing, how cycling path is made in NL, well done👍

[@gijskroot2861]

You came past my house in this video! love the vid!

[@IngoderLiegeradler]

How lovely and future-proof to see way more cyclists than cars even in wintery, rainy conditions and even on roads where cars are allowed. Convenient cycle and public transport nfrastructures and inconvenient conditions for cars are what we in Germany need, too. Thumbs up!

[@rutgerb]

Future-proof? Oh my... doom politics.

[@gerarddekoe4358]

First you try not to get too wet. At a certain point it dosn’t matter anymore. Best thing is getting home and put on dry cloth 😊

[@monisiasreberko1846]

Sehr schöne Fahrradstrasse,ich glatuliere für Hollender👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@goconnell3740]

I envy those in the Netherlands, they have excellent cycling infrastructure! Here in Ireland we have very paltry cycling infrastructure, and what is there is mostly infested with cars! That said, I still prefer to cycle to work, regardless of the weather (with the sole exception of ice; I'm not good at ice-skating!).

[@alexmorgan3435]

Depressing. So much good cycling infrastructure.

[@09conrado]

No it's the other way around. I don't watch cycling videos from other countries anymore, as to a dutchie they are very depressing. Unless it's from Streetfilms.

[@driewiel]

Cycling in the rain, or 'Zeikling' as it is called in Dutch,. is very difficult. You need lots of practice. First one drop, then a teaspoon, then under the shower, until you are soaking wet. Only then you will have mastered the art of Zeikling.

[@peterslegers6121]

Kruikezeikling!

[@reynoutdecourt7983]

Thanks to cycling the Dutch are resilient. One of the reasons that the Dutch are going so well...

[@rutgerb]

define... Sounds kind of smug to me

[@zivkovicable]

True, but on the other hand, thanks to the infrastructure you don't have to be resilient to cycle in the Netherlands. The lanes are suitable for seven year olds, people in their 80's, disabled people etc. as well as experienced fit riders. Of course if you have generations of kids riding to school every day instead of being driven by parents they will grow up to be fitter & more independent.

[@MusicJunky3]

Don't forget learning to skate in the open air. Fall down, get up. Fall down, get up.Good for the soul and character :)

[@williamvan909]

wow wish we had these here in Alaska love to be E-Biking on them Trail's wow

[@hobocyclist]

NL is so in touch with the future

[@taerial879]

This Intangible Cultural Heritage is a role model for the rest of the world.

[@Brozius2512]

@@RedKnight-fn6jr Stop trolling please.

[@crimsondawn328]

Chillburg one of the best places to ride and just enjoy the roads in and out of the city and don't forget to ride Bels lijntje one day bro the part between Riel and Alphen is the greatest on a summer afternoon !!!! I drive the complete Bels Lijntje @ least once a week From the beginning in Turnhout to Tilburg and back #bikelife

[@mauricevandraanen4286]

By train or peddling?

[@mariadebake5483]

Dat is echt een mooie route ja. Veel mensen vinden dat hoor, ik zelf ook. Met mooi weer in de zomer.. groene weilanden, stukken bos, koeien, wilde planten in de bermen, fantastisch

[@26Vincent26]

Beetje zo elke dag een mooie 6 km gefietst tot sinds kort naar de middelbare haha Till short before, I used to cycle every day 6 km to school haha

[@awoopa_paul5867]

Welkom in Tilburg 😊 Welcome to Tilburg 😊

[@bikelanez7376]

This is just lovely 😊 how can we get this in L.A.

[@RealConstructor]

Dinner Time The rain or the bike infrastructure? Both are limited in L.A.

[@bikelanez7376]

P Constructor 😂 the road please 👍

[@petertraudes106]

Infrastructure: grassroute action. Rain: raindance.

[@sjan4796]

If you add me on snap i will fix it for u baby

[@peter1062]

Bribe a politician?

[@tomasoionnaigh4855]

I will be over in Tilburg in May following the same route hopefully no rain then Great City and People Coffee at Polly Magoo

[@wanderingbox7971]

very therapeutic...

[@zensascha8690]

Indeed

[@TomBartram-b1c]

2,10 they even have colour matched bikes and rucksacks! (and rucksack is a Dutch word btw)

[@bazilCyclist]

AWESOMENESS!!!!

[@jacoolckers6465]

Just to beautiful. I would love to live in The Netherlands. Cycling in South Africa is just to dangerous.

[@Snaakie83]

To be fair, I consider this city among the ugliest in the Netherlands... There are many cities that are more lovely to cycle in.

[@mauricevandraanen4286]

@@Snaakie83 You are totally correct, so damn ugly................

[@effyleven]

Gosh! That was a bit wet, wasn't it? Now, we know Dutch kids are taught to cycle before they can walk... but when are they introduced to riding with erected umbrellas? And do you ever use them as sails?

[@sjaakdewinter6258]

We don t use umbrellas as a sail, because the wind is always in the wrong direction. I don t joke, for that you need a storm, most of the time you makes your own wind when you drive. For the rest> bikes in the Netherlands are in a bike paradise, it s very safe, also the fastest way of traveling in a city, it s good for your health to and we don t have mountains.

[@peterslegers6121]

First we get all kinds of covers when we ride along on our parents bike. Then we get a poncho, it's the easiest thing to wear & put on a little kid. When we go to school, we get a proper rainsuit, to cover side winds as well. And the umbrella... donno... At some point in time, you're ok with a little downpour, but you'd like to have a means to divert the heavier ones. That's why I attach an umbrella under the frame's top bar when the gray, daunting clouds arrive. And sails, neh, we like proper gear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmYoWB_lKprqtU

[@effyleven]

@@peterslegers6121 Thank you for the link. I enjoyed seeing the ice sailing. :-)

[@rutgerb]

@@peterslegers6121 in the 80 me nor anyone else had a poncho. Not that I am nittpicking, but even today i rarely see some one in a poncho and when i do its an old woman not a child. But i just realize: i grew up in the city, maybe in the countryside with 20k rides it was and is different. Oh well, anyways: Oh ponchos? Well why not, it beats the garbage bag with cut out holes.

[@peterslegers6121]

@@rutgerb I am a tad older, so it could indeed be more a thing of the past. I guess ponchos are especially suitable for those who wear dresses, skirts or kilts. I see them every now and then on the street and in advertisements. Those are made of modern fabric, not the very heavy stuff they used to wear.

[@Boxyde]

Paraplu's vasthouden op de fiets is onveilig. Oor bedekkende capuchons dragen die bovendien zijwaarts kijken belemmeren is als met oogkleppen op fietsen.

[@louisjansen3520]

I also keep cycling when it is raining. I will wear rain trousers though if it is a longer than 10 minutes ride.

[@rttm]

Rain, rain, rain, rain... I actually like to ride in rain when it's not too cold. But glasses get fogy and with rain droplets on them. It's harder to see, especially when it gets dark. Don't dare to rub glasses with gloves, because might scratch them. And when road also descends while (affordable) bicycle light is made to ride only uphill, or not on public/open road.. then I become dangerous, not only for myself, but also for everyone else around me!

[@namewarvergeben]

If your eyesight is not too bad it can be safer to take your glasses off while cycling in the rain - I do that. I definitely need my glasses, but my eyesight is good enough to see people and obstacles from tens of meters away, enough to ride safely. If that is not an option, maybe something like a baseball-cap might help keep the water off your glasses!

[@rttm]

@@namewarvergeben Yes I have thought about that, but I rather keep glasses on. Although I can see without them too. It's just -2.5 for left eye and something -1.5 for right, but without glasses It strain the eye. I made new glasses about 3 years ago and then I was so surprised that I could see so much better. That I started to wear them all the time, not only when cycling. Eyes didn't hurt anymore. :D Before I had cheap glasses with just -1 for both eye. I only used them for cycling and watching tv. But even with the new glasses, I can't read the text from traffic signs from distance. I should have cylindrical something, but when I made the glasses at shop. I had my own frames and the staff at store was picky about it.. they said that these flex too much, that there's no point making cylindrical lenses.. Also glasses protect eyes from debris and tree branches that sometime reach to road and are difficult to see in dark.. especially now at winter when trees are bare. Well of course there at Netherland, infrastructure is much better than here in Estonia. Of course here they probably would also cut the tree branches if I would report and demand it very firmly, but I just feel sorry for trees. :P

[@rutgerb]

@@rttm ahh the memories of seeing 'perfect'/'normal' for the first time :D me too, I was so amazed. My luck is that I have the same -3.5 on both eyes and dont get sour eyes or a headache without my contanctlenses

[@FreedomOfSport]

You could probably rub something on your glasses to prevent it from getting foggy. I rub shampoo on my mirror in the shower, then was it off or use a cloth to dry it of and it won't get foggy :-).

[@dtarmizi4967]

I used to go along this bike path.

[@nida5801]

Love this VDO

[@bobbyrobles358]

Nice vid. I will be moving to NL soon and was wondering what cycling in the rain would be like. Specifically, what people wear. Is it normal for people to take extra clothes to work or school to change to or does everyone just wear rain jackets and pants over their normal outfit?

[@speerboom]

Bobby Robles Mostly rain gear over their normal outfit.

[@Mrtribru69]

Nice video! The Netherlands has one of the best cycling infrastructure in the world. The country is flat , so easier to cycle and safe, as most of the cycle paths are seperated from the traffic with shrubs, plants, trees, barriers seperating them. Here in West Belgium as well, we cycle a lot. But the bicycle infrastructure is not as safe and good as in the Netherlands at many places. We have many historical towns with very narrow streets, where bicycles and cars use the same small roads, not with a seperater ( no space for it).

[@GameWekelijks]

where are the overtaking stepped up Moroccan scooters?

[@mauricevandraanen4286]

Most of time they are been seen on telly by opsporing verzocht

[@mariadebake5483]

@@mauricevandraanen4286 Yes. That's the only time you ever see them at all

[@willemoranje]

my home town and at 3:41 you come past the old Hudson's Bay department store on the right side

[@mariadebake5483]

That doesn't exist in the Netherlands anymore

[@willemoranje]

@@mariadebake5483 dat bedoel ik met ' the old Hudsons Bay'

[@mariadebake5483]

@@willemoranje Sorry I didn't understand you meant the former shop!

[@willemoranje]

@@mariadebake5483 yes

[@deutschenglischmanya_deuts2275]

What city is it???

[@09conrado]

Read the blog post! Link in the description. You'll miss a lot if you don't subsribe to the blog as well. This is Tilburg.

[@Mrtribru69]

Tilburg!

[@mauricevandraanen4286]

Helltown in downsouth of the Netherlands

[@guuslombarts9004]

@@mauricevandraanen4286 lekker terug naar Bavel-West, adios

[@arduenn]

Most Dutch video on.the internet.

[@sanderhonig8276]

Aaah, mijn stad!

[@williamtebokkel634]

Nothing wrong with biking in the rain...

[@marks.6480]

except the rain of course

[@woutervanr]

No, that's why you always see people waiting for it to start raining before they go out...oh no, wait, that's not true.

[@taerial879]

True mass cycling in the rain (rush hour): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZOah2Snqd1rjKc

[@sjaakdewinter6258]

o yes, rain and cold is a bad combination, but we are tough, because it s free. Dutch people loves things which are free. (say "gratis" and we are crazy)

[@namewarvergeben]

I don't step out into the rain if I can avoid it. Stepping out and getting wet at first is the hardest part, but once you're soaked, you're soaked. Then it actually becomes quite pleasant. Just a concert of (quite wonderful) sounds, smells, reflections on the road and all the rest of it. I can actually enjoy it.

[@magoomba]

What to do about sites getting wet?

[@mauricevandraanen4286]

@Maciej Jan Długosz No he ment girls getting wet!

[@ep61611]

Such a relaxing video. I noticed that security (bicycle locks) doesn't seem to be practiced so stringently. I suppose that considering bicycles are as vital to transportation in the Netherlands as the larger motor vehicles, the laws concerning theft would be similarily applicable for 2-wheeled vehicles. I imagine also that riding on a brick surface has certain challenges that asphalt doesn't. All-in-all, I'd like to see this kind of thing in other parts of the world, as well.

[@rutgerb]

Your observation is wrong. Locks are almost always used, also when leaving the bike just for minute or two out of sight. As for the law and justice... biketheft is rarely solved. But when it does the fines are a bit serious, I onces bought a bike from a junky (its a studenthabbit ;) and I had to pay 500 euros in court for buying stolen goods.

[@ep61611]

@@rutgerb - I stand corrected. I was basing my comment on what I actually saw in the video (and I looked for that specifically). As for the laws, I surmised that based on what I saw (or failed to see in this case), I reasoned that *if* locks weren't regularly used, it might have been because the penalties for committing bike theft were hard enough to be an effective deterrent (how problematic is auto theft by comparison?). Again, I stand corrected. Thank you for straightening me out.

[@peterslegers6121]

Brick roads like 2:22 aren't really slippery normally, but they might cause a bit more friction, especially when they're uneven. These bricks usually aren't glazed, which would make them really slippery. Smooth stone surfaces like at 4:05 can be more dangerous when you make a turn on them.

[@ep61611]

@@peterslegers6121 - Another thank you. "Glazed" or unglazed brick never came to mind, either. I don't believe NL has such an extreme environmental issue as America (which is why "glazed" brick was my mental default setting) and therefore wouldn't have such a strong need for them. Untreated is better for traction (as in your latter statement about the smooth stone surfaces).

[@Zooz.]

I guess you are not familiar with this type of lock: contents.mediadecathlon.com/p1152356/k$0fff67df8806c82a68661908a7595a15/sq/Fietsslot+op+het+kader+AXA+Defender.jpg?f=700x700 It's what all the bikes have, but they are not very obvious.

[@Thomass7586]

🚴👍

[@d.6593]

Ahh i see my house 🤗🤗

[@CahyoAriyanto-hu2sc]

In Indonesia more than 30 Millions people cycling every day

[@hetpeer4053]

lol dit is zo normaal voor ons

[@brianbassett4379]

Beautiful biking infrastructure! Part of that has to do with drivers not being ass-hats and riders that do it for more than trying to prove something. I always say that an avid bike rider has fenders year 'round. Ride safe everyone!

[@iwanbonnen]

If you call THAT "rain", then you have never experienced real rain :)

[@popatop75]

hardy people. i noticed hardly anyone wearing gloves. guess i'm a whoos lol thanks for video

[@brulaapgaapmeester8234]

Rain doesn't mean low temperatures. You will see the gloves coming out when it is really cold.

[@gustavthemagician]

Gloves are only used when it freezes. and we don't wear helmets either. Keeping dry is the trick.

[@volvo480]

Gloves get soaking wet in the rain, I only wear them when it's really cold.

[@wojtoosh]

my loveling city. There are also possibility to take android app to "steering" traffic light near Albert XL ;)

[@appelflapdrol]

Is there an app that makes trafficlights react when you get nearby ??

[@FredStam]

@@appelflapdrol onzin

[@peterslegers6121]

@@appelflapdrol The technology is there + some test areas have them, for instance in 's-Hertogenbosch: bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2018/03/20/get-a-green-light-quicker-with-schwung/ On other locations, there are signs that show the speed you need to go to catch a green light, with running lights on the side of the path, or with an information pole like here: bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2017/05/23/flo-your-guide-to-the-green-light/

[@ChimpZAI]

Waarom kijk ik dit

[@rutgerb]

cogito ergo sum

[@hetpeer4053]

ik woon in Tilburg

[@jannetteberends8730]

Jelle Van Kerkvoorde Omdat het hypnotiserend is. Ik ben dol op deze video’s, ben zelfs patroon, en ik haat fietsen. Ben fietsen kwijt geraakt omdat ik was vergeten dat ik op de fiets was. Maar deze video’s zijn verslavend. Pas maar op😂

[@rutgerb]

@@jannetteberends8730 No bad intentions, but are you Dutch or did you use a translator? Its just I've never seen such Dutch grammar.

[@jannetteberends8730]

Rutger B I’m Dutch. Maar het is mogelijk dat ik het antwoord in het Engels in mijn hoofd had en het vervolgens weer terug vertaalde.

[@Boxyde]

The world before COVID-19 arrived.

[@jhonnyneedcash2245]

I m gonna find a Dutch girlfriend.

[@dutchman7623]

Forget it, with your KZbin name...

[@moi7748]

@@dutchman7623 lmao 😂😂😂😂

[@jannetteberends8730]

Dutch Man first thing I thought. (Dutch woman) 😀

[@mauricevandraanen4286]

You will feel sorry for yourself by this big mistake by finding such girls

[@وسامخليل-م3ش]

روعه جميل

[@FredStam]

yes

[@وسامخليل-م3ش]

@@FredStam ذهب

[@jamieturnage4574]

it would be a good idea to put a roof over the road ways to keep the bikers dry. maybe a tin roof if it dont cost to much and can be done at a low price.biking in the rain is no fun at all.

[@taerial879]

After more than 64 years with almost daily riding a bike I mag say: "Nothing wrong with cycling in the rain (and snow)"...

[@jamieturnage4574]

@@taerial879 some people dont.mind it i dont i was thinking of the kids. but the kids i no they dont like it .on their way to school getting soaked by the rain .they have to stay in school wet. unless they bring extra clothes. with them .

[@MeatNinja]

Hmmm.. that sounds like it will cost a shit load of money... How about we wear some kind of clothing that deflects water? Or maybe we can hold something over our heads that diverts the rain?

[@jamieturnage4574]

@@MeatNinja yes it will but it will keep the children dry and the adults in rain and snow only dutch can decide if its worth the cost maybe it can be done cheaper if they take bids on the new project if they wish to do it.this way you want need clothing to reflect water .you stay dry all thru your ride you spent millions on these roads whats a little more to keep every one dry on their ride that project is really not complete.

[@marks.6480]

@@jamieturnage4574 Dutch kids (and adults) have rain gear to wear on their bikes