I suppose this could be considered the Dutch equivalent of a high-viz jacket/vest. The person riding this bike certainly won’t go unseen. Trust me, the photo doesn’t even begin to do justice to the retina-searing shade of neon pink that is this bicycle. The fact that it seems to perfectly match the decorative flowers is simply pink icing on on the cake.
Still, for those who were lamenting their inability to recreate yesterday’s rainbow bike, this should give you hope. Just start spraying. Who cares if you happen to paint the tires, lights, locks …
A Flamingo in Utrecht 
Whooo! No, that is, that really is…. way over the top. A traffic hazard?
Not really all that uncommon, to be honest. 🙂 Of course, living in a university city probably increases the number of creatively decorated bikes.
that is the happiest bike I’ve ever seen 🙂
It’s probably hard to be in a bad mood when you’re riding it. 🙂
How bright and cheerful!!!
It’s bound to put a smile on anyone’s face, while also being easy to find in the typical sea of bicycles here. Win-win!
Exactly! It’s not like someone could steal it either! I SEE YOU!
That’s definitely a big reason as to why people paint their bikes so unusually. Not only are they easier to differentiate, but they are less likely to be stolen. Thieves want a bike they can get rid of/sell on easily.
But what if the thief is an 8 year old girl?
Ha! One of the hazards of such a paint job, I guess. 🙂
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EXACTLY!!!