Royal Dutch Touring Club

The Algemene Nederlandse Wielrijdersbond ( ANWB, dt: General Dutch Cyclists Network) was established on July 1, 1883 under the name " Nederlandsche Vélocipèdisten Bond ", but renamed two years later.

(English: Royal Tourist Federation ANWB ) 1905 final name Koninklijke Nederlandse Toeristenbond ANWB was coined. In the 20th century, the association has then also open to motorists, hikers, horseback riders, bikers, boaters, skiers and campers, but not to join the European Cyclists' Federation. He is now with over 4 million members, is the largest association in the Netherlands.

The ANWB is responsible for the signs signs and responsible in the Netherlands. As he takes his biker roots very seriously, the bike trails signs will be carried out with equal attention as the car road signs. On every road sign is the logo of the ANWB

Particularly striking are the ANWB - sign ( " Paddenstoel ", dt fungus) for cyclists and walkers in the Dutch countryside. Further features of the ANWB, comparable to the German ADFC / ADAC, travel and reviews and maintains a breakdown service.