Hello, this is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil. And I'm Becca. Cycling is a popular activity in Britain. Many people choose cycling because it's good for their health and the environment. Electric bikes are making cycling accessible to more people, including older people. The vocabulary of cycling is also important, with words like ingrained and milestone being used to describe the history of cycling in the Netherlands.
In the Netherlands, also known as Holland, cycling is very popular. The country has a long history of cycling and a big network of bike paths. The Netherlands has more bikes than people. There are about 24 million bikes in the country. The Netherlands is a good example of how cycling can be a popular and green way to get around. The quality of life in the Netherlands is also very high, with many people enjoying the liveability of the country. The UAE is trying to learn from the Netherlands and make cycling a popular way to get around.
In other countries, like the United Arab Emirates, cycling is not as popular. But the UAE wants to make cycling a greener way for visitors to explore cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The UAE is building cycle tracks and making cycling easier and safer. Cycling is good for people's health and the environment. It's also a fun way to get around and see new places. The UAE can learn from countries like the Netherlands and make cycling a popular way to get around. The UAE is not trying to copy and paste the Netherlands' cycling system, but rather learn from their principles and apply them to their own country.
