The Netherlands is the number one cycling country in the world. It is the only
country in the world that has more bicycles than people. There are more than 8
million people in the Netherlands to engage in recreational bike rides. Dutch
people make almost 1million cycling holidays per year. Although most of these
holidays are within the Netherlands, there is also potential for long-haul cycling
holidays. These facts, combined with the increasing demand for authentic
experiences and unique holidays, offer good opportunities for cycling holiday
providers in developing countries (DCs)