Many times I&#x27;ve seen Seattle compared to Amsterdam, particularly on the topic of bikes.  One simple distinction between the two most often overlooked is topography.  Amsterdam is flat; it&#x27;s proudly engineered out of the lowlands, and it has canals to prove its level. Seattle is quite hilly, and has a major freeway and an interstate which run through its middle, both overburdened with traffic.  Consequently one is nigh perfect for the bicyclist, and the other is at best a significant challenge.