Why is Amsterdam a good city for cycling?

The idea of “white bikes” 【小题1】 (begin) about 50 years ago, and ever since then, people in Amsterdam have been enjoying the benefits of cycling. Flat and therefore convenient for bikes Amsterdam is a good city for cycling. With all its 【小题2】 (convenient ) Amsterdam has become very popular with cyclists-an amazing 38% of all trips 【小题3】 (make) by bike. That's how it gets the nickname“ the City of Bicycles”.

In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans came up with an idea 【小题4】 it would be better for both people and the environment if only bicycles were allowed in the city. They painted hundreds of bicycles white and placed them in many areas around Amsterdam 【小题5】 people to use free of charge. Soon after, however problems came up and the “white bikes” all disappeared—【小题6】 (thief) stole them all in a matter of weeks! 【小题7】 in 1999 the “white bikes” returned with a computer tracking system to record their every move! Thanks to the ideas and efforts of many you can now enjoy 【小题8】 Amsterdam with air and easy transport.

Nowadays, the idea of “white bikes” has pedalled 【小题9】 (it) way around the world In China more and more cities have their own “white bike” programmes. Both the locals and tourists like to use 【小题10】 (share) bikes because bike-sharing is a cheap and easy way to save energy, reduce air and noise pollution, and enjoy the benefits of exercise in cities.