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Critics Corner
Like a third party opinion of our bike tours?  Check out these rave reviews links to articles and websites where we have been written about!!


Frommers Guidebook –
“ for a guided tour in English, try Mike’s Bike Tours, these guys are the authority on getting around Amsterdam by bike.  They stay away from the traffic, take it easy and stop at some cool spots”


 


Lonely Planet -


“Readers have written to us in praise of Mike's four-hour tours, which take you both around the centre of town and into the countryside (where you can see windmills, cheese farms and so on). Guides are well known for their insider information about the city. You may well find yourself at a pub when the tour's over.“


 


UCLA News-
“Mike’s Bike Tours is famous for its fun, laid-back tours of the city”


 


Megan Kennedy -
“great way to see Amsterdam…reasonably priced…friendly guide.”



 


Let’s Go Amsterdam –
“very popular tours of the city and surrounds by hilarious, well-informed guides”


 


The Guardian-


 “a gentle bike ride around Amsterdam that takes you all around the city and then down the Amstel into the countryside where you can add a windmill, cheese farm and clog factory to your siteseeing list.“


http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4436


 


The New York Times Travel Guide-


“Amazing tour in English by ex-pats, so much to see and that did include the Red Light District. It was every person for themselves since you are dodging stoners and horny guys as your weave through the pedestrians. Our tour guide was exceptionally well-informed and amicable who entertained questions through out the day. About mid-point in the day you get on a canal boat”


 http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/europe/netherlands/amsterdam/attractions.html


(see readers recomendation for the Bike & Boat tour; # 16)


 


 








We love Bloggers! Thanks folks for spreading the word.



Keggebeen's travel blog: Off to Amsterdam I go 


http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/amsterdam_2007/1191790800/tpod.html


 


Henry joined our tour on Sunday the 7th of October, 2007


http://henrythehorrible.blogspot.com/ 


 


Jessica & Christina's recommendations


http://realtravel.com/amsterdam-journals-j1467187.html


 


Travelblog.or (pictures)


http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/The-Netherlands/Amsterdam/blog-39677.html


 


 Beau Smith’s Travel Website -
http://www.beausmith.com/europe/20010802.php


 


Notes from A Cafe: Travel Stories from the deep end


http://notesfromacafe.net/Roaming-Reviews/amsterdam-lesson-2-why-walk-when-you-can-bike


 


One Round Pebble –
http://oneroundpebble.com/mattsblog/archive/2004/10/22/181.aspx



 Freddie.ca 


 http://www.freddie.ca/2004_09_01_archive.html



Wolf Madness.com -
http://www.wolfmadness.com/climbing/traveltrip.htm 


 


IgoUgo.com -


http://www.igougo.com/travelcontent/journalEntryActivity.aspx?EntryID=56901


 





 





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Some comments from previous guests on our tour...

“Just wanted to drop a line and thank you for a great time.  Shawn was the guide; he was knowledgeable, personable, and mellow.  Cool guy.  The clog-slash-gouda farm was a nice touch, got a lot of nice photos.  Three hours on a bike, and I still didn't come close to working off the pancake house dinner from the night before...

Take care!“

Anna (Thursday 18 Sept tour)

“Thanks again for an amazing tour - it was a perfect way to spend my extra day in Amsterdam!  I can't wait to come back to try the countryside tour and the other cities.  Not only was tour itself fantastic, but the guide (Stuart) was quite knowledgeable as well with a sense of humor.“

Stephanie

“I really enjoyed the bike and boat tour I took on June 3rd, 2008. ( I had a previous experience bike riding in Amsterdam the week before and it was a nightmare.  The leader did not look to see if the tour group was staying together, she took us on very dangerous and busy highways, and the tour was like a marathon bike race.  We did not see much of Amsterdam because we were too worried about staying alive!) 

I found that the Mike's Bikes guide tried to stick to the quieter streets and still mangaged to show us all around Amsterdam. He was a fount of knowledge about the sights and the history of this great city.  We stopped and actually looked at things.  I would recommend this bike tour for anyone.  combined with the boat tour it was a fun day and a great value.  Thanks for a good time!“

Roseanne LeVan-Krug
 
“I just wanted to say thank you for a delightful guided tour with Egg this past weekend. Great setup, great tour and friendly tour guide.
I definitely want to repeat the experience.“
 
Agnes
 
“Peter, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about cycling and history. I really appreciated the humor, friendliness, and inside information that was provided on this tour.  BY FAR, this was my highlight of Amsterdam.  I highly recommend this tour!! It was the perfect combination of biking in the city and countryside.“

Lynda Ransdell

“Just want to let you know how much myself and all my friends enjoyed the bike and boat tour (especially the bikes) we attended on Saturday 15th.   Our tour guide Mike was excellent, she had lots of interesting facts and seemed well knowledge on the history of the city as well as being very enthusiastic and friendly.  I shall certainly recommend your tours and will book the country side ride when we visit again.

Once again thank you.“
 
Dean.

“My wife & I have just been on the countryside tour with Sean over the
weekend, and despite a short spell of rain, the tour was great, visited
some interesting sites, learned alot abt the history behind the sites,
and just enjoyed every bit of it. Many thanks to Sean, from Ashley in UK and South Africa!“

Ashley

“My daughter and I took the "country" tour with Sean and it was great,
way better than we'd expected. Lots of interesting historical bits and
great delivery too. I've also enjoyed the casual setting: no helmets, no
waivers, no reservation, no payment in advance, and stopping for a
beer towards the end. Overall a great experience!“

Dan,
Vancouver

“Great tour

This tour was fantastic!  Sean was our guide and shared Amsterdam's
history in an informative and entertaining way.  This was the BEST tour
that I had been on during my 10 day trip.  Everyone MUST see
Amsterdam on
bike and Mike's Bikes is a great way to do it.  Thanks for a great
trip!“

Michelle


 

“What a great tour.
 
Sean met us at the designated place and gave us a geat insight into Amsterdam, which was very funny and informative. Then we met Pete, he was great.
 
I was a bit apprensive because Sean and Pete said that if you hadn't ridden a bike for 10 years or less, then think again about coming. I have not rid a bike for 25 years or more so I was quite scared and thought about running away. But I thought what the hell I will give it a go.
 
I tell you what we had Pete as a guide and he was fantastic, very relaxed and very attentative to all of our needs. I have no doubt that Sean was the same but cannot comment because obviously we were with Pete.
 
Myself and my partner had the best day in Amsterdam, and its all thanks to you guys.
 
Please give our very big thanks and regards to Sean and especially PETE.
 
We have recommended you to all of our friends.“
 
Julie and John
 
 
“We had a great tour with Sean(? - not sure in the writing form) on last Sunday. Great weather, and excellent guide!
 
Thanks again! (Köszönöm!)“
 
Zsolt

I'm back in the States after spending the week in Amsterdam and didn't want to let another day go by without thanking you for being such a great guide.  Despite my klutziness, I had a wonderful time zooming around the city with you and the others.  Mike's Bikes is the best!

Prill

Did the tour on Friday 16th -- had an absolutely fantastic time! We were probably the oldest in the group, but never felt "left behind ". Great way to see the city & countryside,and a beer to finish. Probably the most fun in Amsterdam with your clothes on! Many thanks to Lucy & Paul for an enjoyable afternoon. 

 

David & Jayne O'Sullivan

 

You guys rock! Keep up the good work. Don't ever visit a different farmer. This guy is crazy and sounds exactly like Goldmember.

Jeremy Draskovich

We were in Amsterdam the first week in August and had a great tour with you guys, we see you have a new one available and since we are coming back for 2 weeks in August this year (and Dance Valley) ... we're gonna hit up the new tour you guys have! Is that canadian guy doing tours still? Haha, we need to go on his tour again! Let me know =)       

Alycia

I first went on a "Mike" tour in Paris and then as my boyfriend and I travelled that summer we made sure that the tour was the first thing that we did in Barcelona, Munich and then Amsterdam! I loved how friendly the guides were and the inside gossip of the city's history! I have a friend travelling to Paris and Amsterdam in April and I told him he has to go on this tour! Thank you for being so cool!

Cheryl Starr

Thanks Mike and the gang. We had a great time on this tour, lots of fun at the cheese farm and hanging out afterward with Geoff. I highly recommended it.

Scott, Baltimore, MD

Hi. It was my good luck to visit Amsterdam in Nov. '04. I just happened by your shop while walking around. Thanks for adjusting the bike for me. I had a truly magical time. I must go back in warmer weather. Thanks so much.

Jenny Lee

My friends and I went on the tour a few weeks ago and had an excellent time! The information was interesting and presented in an entertaining way.  Who is the farmer again that we visited? He was so great! We loved his demonstrations and the cheese was delicious!  My wooden shoes are wonderful, too.

Thanks, Amy