Knowledge Sharing Dutch Cycling Expertise with Windesheim’s Future Cities Students 7 September 2026 Cycling News On Monday, September 7, 2026, the Dutch Cycling Embassy (DCE) was invited to Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in Zwolle to contribute a guest lecture to the Future Cities program. DCE’s Chris Bruntlett spoke to a group of around 40 international and Dutch students about one of the Netherlands’ most recognisable features: the bicycle, and the role it can play in shaping healthier, more liveable and more sustainable cities. During the 45-minute lecture, Chris explored the history and development of cycling in the Netherlands, looking beyond the familiar image of a country where “everyone cycles.” He explained how Dutch cycling culture and infrastructure developed over time, and how political choices, changes in mobility patterns and urban planning have contributed to today’s cycling-friendly environment. Looking beyond the Netherlands, students were introduced to examples from cities around the world where cycling is helping to transform urban environments and people’s daily lives. These international examples demonstrated that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to cycling, and that cities can adapt lessons from the Dutch experience to their own local context, ambitions and challenges. The presentation sparked an enthusiastic and wide-ranging discussion, with students asking questions about infrastructure, mobility behaviour, urban design and the transferability of Dutch cycling solutions to other countries. The 45-minute lecture was followed by an engaging exchange that continued well beyond the planned presentation. We would like to thank Windesheim University of Applied Sciences and the Future Cities program for the invitation and for creating such an enthusiastic setting for knowledge exchange. We look forward to continuing the conversation!