We went bowling last weekend in Ghent Belgium for my birthday. Was a great time I can definitely recommend Ghent for its super nice and chilled out people and its superior attitudes to cycling.
This is the park across the road from the train station.


Seems like theres more bikes than people.

I Love Castles

and Cargo Bikes!



Cute couple



This was out side a bike shop so I ventured in wondering what other two wheeled wonders I might find.
I walked around the shop a bit and found my way further into the back where I found this

and then turning the corner I found this

and then I found this!

A life time collection of amazing bikes!






Real Army bike Complete with rifle!

Sorry about the crap picks my hands were a bit shaky with excitement
And the bowling was super good too

I think I got a tan.
99% of the bikes I saw were total workhorses, there were hardly any flashy or impractical bikes ie fixed gears. But if you do want something special they have there own recumbent store! Full fairing sweet!

On the way back we stopped in Brussels and I had a peek at there Velib style hire bikes


A couple of small improvements I noticed on the french Velib bikes, there is reinforcing around the lock mechanism to stop people twisting them off.
If you are planning a trip to London or Europe think about doing some trips on the eurostar. Its way easier cheaper and usually faster than flying. Tickets booked well in advance can be cheaper than a weekly tube pass.