Who we are and what we do Holland is famous for its windmills, clogs, tulips - and bicycles! We Dutch have become so used to this "wonder on wheels" that we seldom stop to think just how it was created, and by whom. The VELORAMA National Bicycle Museum - the only one of its kind in Holland - is a treasure-house of information, and its collection of 250 authentic veteran cycles will delight bicycle-lovers of all ages. Countless visitors from Holland and from all over the world all agree that the bicycle is a wonderful invention - so why not take the time to find out more about its fascinating history? Housed in an attractive old building on the Waalkade, Nijmegen's busy waterfront, VELORAMA first opened to the public in 1981. The museum is based on a private collection of veteran and modern bicycles and cycle accessories belonging to the founder, Mr. Gertjan Moed. In spring 1998 extensive alterations were carried out to create more room for the collection. This includes bicycles, tricycles and quadricycles, starting with the very first "hobbyhorse" which was invented in 1817. At VELORAMA you can follow the development of the bicycle from its earliest beginnings right up to the present day, and on into the future. The story of cycle design and manufacture is brought to life before your eyes. VELORAMA houses a highly valuable piece of Western Europe's cultural heritage, including a large collection of cycle accessories and posters. Important documentation is also available for inspection (by arrangement). New acquisitions, which are usually in poor condition when they arrive at VELORAMA, are restored in our own workshop. They may be anything from 100 to 150 years old, and occasionally even older. By recording the history of the bicycle, we hope to help encourage greater use of bicycles for short journeys. 
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