Groningen is a true cycling city: the centre is divided into sectors that cars cannot cross, but bikes can. For commuters from the region, train or bus plus a folding bike is the fastest combination.
Bus (Qbuzz)
Under the general conditions for city and regional transport a folded folding bike may come along as hand luggage when the operator finds there is enough room; the driver has the final say. Folded, a STRIDA measures approx. 113–115 × 51 × 23 cm.
Source: General conditions for city and regional transport, art. 4.5
By train
On the train a folded folding bike travels free as luggage, also in rush hour. A regular bike needs a bike day ticket and is not allowed in rush hour.
Your employer and tax
In 2026 your employer may pay you up to €0.25 per kilometre tax-free for your commute, also by bike. Through the work-related costs scheme (WKR) your employer can give or reimburse a bike tax-free, directly with us or via FiscFree. A company bike you also use privately adds 7% of the list price a year to your taxable income. Dutch bike vouchers (Nationale Fietsbon)? Email us at info@strida.nl and we will see what is possible at the moment. More from the Belastingdienst.
Which STRIDA suits Groningen?
Groningen is flat and windy: the SX with 18 inch wheels holds its pace well, while the LT and 5 QR+ are handiest in a student room or on the bus. All three run on an oil-free belt.
STRIDA LT
Tough, sporty and great value
- 16 inch composite wheels (glass fibre reinforced)
- Kickstand available as an extra
- Standard seat holder
- Composite rear rack
STRIDA 5 QR+
The lightest, with spoked wheels
- 16 inch aluminium spoked wheels
- Kickstand as standard
- Quick release seat clamp
- Aluminium rear rack
STRIDA SX
18 inch: extra speed and luxury
- 18 inch aluminium spoked wheels
- Kickstand as standard
- Extra quick release seat clamp
- Aluminium rear rack
Maintenance in Groningen
A STRIDA needs little maintenance: no chain to oil and a belt that lasts. Even after a wet northern winter a belt keeps running. With our manuals you do most jobs yourself, and every part is in stock, for older models too. Prefer a bike shop in Groningen? We are happy to help them with advice and parts.
A STRIDA needs little maintenance: no chain to oil and a belt that lasts a long time. And what does need doing, you can mostly do yourself: the wheels are mounted on one side only, so you change a tyre without taking the wheel out of the frame, and our manuals guide you step by step. Still stuck, or no time? Give us the name and e-mail address of a bike shop near you: we will introduce ourselves and help them with advice and parts.Put us in touch with your bike shop →
Checked on 19 October 2026. Rules of transport operators and tax authorities can change: check them before you travel or make arrangements. STRIDA is not liable for outdated or incorrect information.