Planning a Trip to Europe? Ride a Bike When You Get There.
According to cycletoworkday.org, there are currently more than 760,000 commuters cycling to work regularly in the UK alone. This two-wheeled trend is happening all over Europe, with bike hire schemes becoming one of the most popular ways for vacationers and holiday makers to explore a city.
Because hiring or renting a bike is so flexible, travelers can design their own personal tour and see a city at their own pace. Because biking uses pedal power rather than fossil fuels, it's also a great way to see the sites without contributing to air pollution or climate change. Travel comparison site momondo, the sponsors of this post, have created this helpful round up of five top European cities and their top tips on how to make the most of their bike hire schemes.
If you've rented a bike before while on vacation, or you regularly commute to work by bike, please share your experiences with us.
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I visited Chicago over the winter (VERY cold!) and was impressed with how many bike events they have throughout the year, especially in the colder months! Impressive!
Posted by: James Paulson | December 30, 2013 at 10:24 AM
good idea!!
Posted by: bubblegum casting | January 16, 2014 at 11:40 PM
I have enjoyed bike riding while visiting tourist spots in Amsterdam. It was really a nice experience. I always think that it is really a great idea to get up close with local culture and lifestyle of any tourist city. A nice idea.
Posted by: Europe Trip Plan | April 19, 2014 at 12:00 AM
You're so right. Biking really puts you into the middle of the city - much better than taking a bus!
Posted by: Diane MacEachern | May 01, 2014 at 10:24 AM