Friends come further online

In 2025, things are changing and Vrienden op de Fiets will focus even more on the online use of our unique network. Below, we list the key changes of that decision.

At the same time, we will remain just who we are, because....

Friendship remains Friendship

Why these changes?

Sustainable
The unnecessary sending of the address guide & the road map to countless Friends who do nothing with it -and yes, there are quite a lot of them- is something we can no longer do. As a foundation we stimulate sustainable use of our globe, so this is where we really miss the mark.

Cost-saving
Moreover, it is no longer affordable. The production costs are rising, but especially the sending of the guide & map is getting more expensive every year and can no longer be financed from the annual contributions of Friends.

Up-to-date
Another big disadvantage: when you receive the address guide, it is already out of date. During the year Guest Addresses drop out and new addresses arrive. So the information is never up to date and, compared to the site, incomplete. Moreover, a growing number of Guest Addresses choose to only be found online and are therefore not listed in the booklet.

Therefore, we are shifting our focus to online, but we continue to serve Friends who do want the address guide and map.

Online has many advantages

Nowadays our lives consist largely of doing things online. This includes finding lodging for your cycling or hiking holiday. The Vrienden op de Fiets website is user-friendly and also functions great as an app on your smartphone. For Friends, it is a fine helping hand because you can, for example:

  • Find many more Guest Addresses - the guide by no means lists all the Guest Addresses
  • Find the exact location - also along routes (not possible with the map)
  • Find the current availability of the addresses (not in the booklet)
  • Calling directly from the site (can't from the guide)
  • Find more fun, interesting and relevant info about the Guest Address (is not in the booklet)

How do you order an address guide and/or map?

Are you a Friend and live in the Netherlands?
Log in and go to My Profile.
Here you will find a button with 'Order an Address guide and/or Route map'.
If you click this button, you will be taken to your personal form. Here you can order the guide and/or booklet and pay directly. The order button will work from December 1.

Are you a Friend and live outside the Netherlands?
Log in and go to My Profile.
Here you will find a button with 'Order an Address guide and/or Route map'.
This button will take you to your personal form. Here you can order the guide and/or booklet and pay directly.