Fans attending the Solheim Cup golf tournament at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands are arriving by bicycle in large numbers, with thousands of bikes visible at the event. The tournament, held in the rural North Brabant province, is promoting cycling as a convenient and environmentally friendly way to get to the course. Janet Metcalfe, a 58-year-old retiree from England, cycled for 30 minutes from her hotel in nearby Vught to the course. She described the experience as "absolutely brilliant" and praised the Dutch approach to cycling, where cyclists are given priority in traffic. As a British visitor, she was impressed by how traffic in the Netherlands often stops for cyclists, reflecting a national culture that supports biking. Cycling to the course is seen as a practical way to avoid the delays and crowding that can come with shuttle buses. This was a problem at the previous Solheim Cup in Virginia, where transport issues led to many empty seats in the stands on the first day of the event. In contrast, the Netherlands offers a well-developed cycling infrastructure, making it easy for visitors to reach the course by bike. The Netherlands is widely regarded as a cyclist's paradise, with 23 million bicycles for a population of just 18 million people. The country has an extensive network of 153,000 kilometers of cycling paths and roads, including dedicated bike lanes and routes that weave through rural areas. One such route is a 9-kilometer path from the railway station in Den Bosch to Bernardus Golf, passing through open fields and well-marked trails. Chris Thompson, an 82-year-old visitor from England, described the morning ride as "a piece of cake" and praised the clear signage along the route. He said the organization of the path was superb, making it easy to follow. While most participants found the ride straightforward, some noted minor challenges, such as locating their bike among the large number of parked bicycles and the potential difficulty for cycling newcomers. Janet Metcalfe mentioned experiencing "a few sore points," highlighting that while the experience was overall positive, it was not without its small challenges.