My wife and I took a seven-day tour through the Netherlands from June 28 through July 4, 2011. She rented a bike from our tour company, but I brought my New World Tourist. We had a grand time cycling around, and I appreciated having my own familiar bike on the ride, especially since Dutch city bikes are fine for short trips but a challenge for longer rides. I saw plenty of bikes in the Netherlands, and even a few folders, but mine was the only Bike Friday I encountered in seven days of riding. If you'd like to read more, my detailed journal is online