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Dutch Cyclist Criticizes Biking in the US, Davis Gets Some Praise

Biking in Davis looks almost Dutch, blogger Mark Wagenbuur says.

The biking world in the United States is far removed from the one in Netherlands. Back in July, a Dutch biking blogger visited the U.S. to do some biking and share his observations on the biking world in the U.S.

He filmed a short documentary and featured Davis, which he says "almost looks Dutch."  

Bike stands in Davis got praise, but the lack of infrastructure, blogger Mark Wagenbuur says, is a reason why most bicyclists in town ride around in helmets and Lycra spandex. 

Overall, Wagenbuur criticizes the biking world in the U.S., for biking to be less of a way to get around, and more of a race, and for the apparent lack of safety U.S. bicyclists possess.  

Take a look at the video. Do you agree with this blogger? 



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