You already know how to ride a bicycle. Now, you want to become one of the locals- a confident, competent, courteous cyclist, in control and ready to roll. This essential guide covers numerous aspects of learning how to adapt your cycling style to the hustle and bustle of a small but dynamic city, with dense vehicular traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and more. Understand the basic rules of the road and develop and refine your road etiquette. Learn to predict the actions of other road users, in order to anticipate their behaviour and plan accordingly. Gain confidence as you deal with unexpected situations with grace and quick thinking. This guide will help you to enjoy the freedom and health benefits of cycling met uw fiets as you morph into a true Amsterdammer!