La bike It is part of the landscape of Amsterdam. There are 750 thousand people who live in the city and have a total of 600 thousand bicycles. And is that the city has special infrastructure for bicycles in the main streets and avenues. The center is the only place without special tracks due to the narrowness of its streets; however, bicyclists have the preference in traffic.
There are several companies that they rent bicycles. These are generally located at metro stops and around the city center. The price of rental It is between 9 and 20 euros a day. The main companies are the following:
- MacBike Bicycle Rental (http://www.macbike.nl/): Your Bike They are known for their red color and their MacBike signs on the front. You can make your reservation on their website.
- Orangebike, Rental & Tours (http://www.orangebike.nl): Your Bike with more discreet colors and are somewhat harder and more reliable. The company offers 3-hour tours through the historic center for 19.50 euros. They also have reservations through their website (available in Spanish).
- The Black Bicycle or "Het Zwarte Fietsenplan" (http://www.black-bikes.com/): Rent the Bike traditional Dutch. Being a discreet black color you will not pass as a tourist. There are 3 stores in the city, which are open 7 days a week. It also offers special bicycles to carry children. Their website is only in Dutch.
You must be careful as Amsterdam it is also the city with the most bicycle thefts. Make sure you buy a good lock or two. Also be careful when crossing the tram lines, since due to its height it is very easy to fall.
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