In the Netherlands to celebrate the day the cyclist

If the pilot Day, celebrated in the Netherlands, 12 May as the entire population of the country is sitting on the bike and hit the road. Bike everywhere in the Netherlands almost everywhere. They are very numerous, that in addition to favorable climatic conditions, contributing to infrastructure (a network of special velodorog lamps, bicycles, etc.). Common resident in the Netherlands have at home a couple of bikes. In the Netherlands, bicycles are frequently stolen. Often - not the word! It has almost become a national pastime. Bicycle theft is so common in this country and are so numerous that the police regularly (once every two weeks) were satisfied, the bride was not found. Find the police, of course, a small part, but this small part of the very high: the role of the police who came to the bride - to show that the sign of a bicycle, as described in the instructions that are identical in every camp. For the Dutch are losing a bike philosophy. It is said that the victim during the Second World War, the Germans were strongly influenced by the Dutch, to intrude on their bikes. Different versions of the story are very different in the details. According to a German patrol, does not obey the law too, after the new order lead cyclists began confiscating Dutch bicycles for all citizens. The bikes have been selected to launch organized by the next channel. Then sometimes when asked about the depth of the Dutch canals of Amsterdam, said: "Three feet of water meters and a bicycle." In another version of the Germans, only a bicycle to retire - not based obviously on foot. In any case, the Dutch have not forgotten the loss of the bicycle, and football matches between Holland and Germany, who often sings, "Bring back cycling." No very young Dutchman, who was old could have a bike at a time, and simply declare a German tourist. On average Dutch bike is a good way of life, and if you are in the saddle, there is no reason to enjoy small pleasures. Do not leave the bike, the Dutch may have to link to the screen from rain, so in the Netherlands, even bicycles went to the police. Locations of visitors to open the car. Information Agency "Amitel"