I enjoy cycling and pretty much like what I have now. I'm car-free during the week, commuting to work about 30km away. I wouldn't enjoy riding slowly through the crowded streets in Amsterdam. I get about 8-10 hrs of riding during the week leaving the weekend for longer rides. I still have cars but don't use them very much. If I'm getting tired I can take a bus partway to work. I live in a quiet suburb of Vancouver and enjoy the benefits of a smaller community.