Right on. So, what did we learn from our fellow cosmopolitans in Amsterdam?

• Chain guards: cool ones exist, keeps your everyday clothes clean. no special clothing/accessories needed.
• Fenders: must have, keeps your everyday clothes clean. no special clothing/accessories needed.
• Bell: must have to keep your fellow humans aware. Being heard– one of the best ways to *avoid* trouble. (There’s a reason it’s legally required.)
• Front & rear lights: Being seen– one of the best ways to *avoid* trouble.
• Skirt Guard: for the ladies, for everyone, keeps all your longer jackets, rain ponchos, or skirts & dresses clean and avoids potentially getting them stuck and torn up into your rear wheel. no special clothing/accessories needed. (noneck’s note: my bike has a skirt guard and it’s great for when my partner, who does wear a skirt, sits sidesaddle on nights when she doesn’t have a bike.)
• Internally geared hub: low maintenance & reliable, all you need are a few gears for the low hills and bridges in this city. Yes, gears– keeps your ride easy and not a sweat fest… why ruin your awesome everyday clothes?
• Basket & rear rack: how else to simply bring food & drink to hang w/friends, carry your bag or purse, etc– say goodbye to the giant lame sweat spot on your back. no special clothing/accessories needed.
• Kickstand: protect your ride from dings & dents when you stop to hug to a friend.

Watch again and learn if you didn’t see all these points of bicycle wisdom… style over speed baby.