First ANWB Mushroom signpost for cyclists
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First ANWB Mushroom Signpost for Hiker-Biker Trails
Waymark Code: WM1ADJ
Location: Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 03/14/2007
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Two prevalent symbols of Holland are Windmills and Wooden Shoes.
Less known, but equally important from the point of view of national pride, are the so-called "ANWB-mushrooms".
These are unique signposts along the hiker-biker trails found all over the Dutch country side.
The signs are provided by the ANWB, the Royal Dutch Touring Club, the equivalent of the American AAA or the British RAC.
ANWB stands for Algemene Nederlandsche Wielsrijders Bond, which translates as General Dutch Cyclist's Association.
The First (of its kind) ANWB Mushroom was placed in Laren (Netherlands) on 21 Febr 1919.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 02/21/1919
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