Bike Depot

Bicycles are more than welcome in Almere. As long as they are parked properly. They cannot create dangerous situations. That is why we have a number of rules for the parking of bicycles and mopeds. We remove:

• Bicycles that were parked dangerously
• Bicycles that were parked incorrectly outside of their designated facilities. Bicycles that were parked incorrectly cause nuisance because they reduce the passage of walking routes and result in a cluttered street scene
• Orphaned bicycles: bicycles that have been at the same location for more than 21 days (also in secure bicycle sheds)

We carry out enforcement in the city centre of Almere Stad and Almere Buiten (the swimming pool - Baltimoreplein area). As well as in all station zones.

Pick up bicycle at the bike depot

We bring removed bicycles to the bike depot. The bicycles are stored there for a maximum of 13 weeks. You can pick up your bicycle without  an appointment after: 

• Showing your ID 
• Showing your bicycle key
• Paying € 25. You can only pay by card at the bike depot. 

Bicycle wrecks

Bicycle wrecks are bicycles that can no longer be cycled on, that lack essential components, or of which it is clear that they have not been ridden for a long time. Bicycle wrecks are not taken to the Bike Depot, but are disposed of as waste.

Look for your bicycle

Did you lose your bicycle? Then you can check on the website verlorenofgevonden.nl (Dutch only) as to whether it has ended up at the Esplanade Bike Depot. When we place a bicycle at the depot, we scan the bicycle and take a photo. When your bicycle is on this website then the address where the bicycle can be picked up is shown. 

File a report

Did you not find your bicycle at the Esplanade bike depot? Then it is highly likely that your bike was stolen. Always file a police report if this is the case. The Esplanade bike depot works together with the police to prevent bicycle theft. 

You can file a digital report. Go to ​politie.​nl/​aangifte (Dutch only).