Road · Netherlands
Cycling in Netherlands
The Netherlands offers cycling primarily on four routes totaling 291 km, with distances ranging from 1 to 133 km and a median length of 79 km. The terrain is predominantly flat with total climbing per route from 0 to 163 m, making it accessible for varied cycling trips. North Holland contributes one route with 10 m total climbing.
Several destinations have one route each, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Valkenburg, and Wijk bij Duurstede. The network includes 14.3 km of main roads without cycle lanes and 9.1 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Cycle path infrastructure is extensive at 129.1 km. Average surface composition is 84% paved and 5% unpaved over three routes.
Month recordings indicate activity mainly in August and September. Climate data shows mild temperatures with daily highs averaging from 7°C in January to 22°C in July and August. The best months for riding by riding score are May through September.
Where to ride in Netherlands
Limburg
North Holland
The terrain in North Holland is flat, with average gradient staying below 0.8% on the steepest 500 m and no sections exceeding 5% gradient. The typical route length is long at 133 km on the single available route. The surface is mostly paved with some unpaved sections and a notable presence of cycle paths (36%) and paths (17%). The biggest climb is minimal, with only 10 m elevation gain.
