Amsterdam’s Flower Bike Man

Amsterdam is a city built for bicycles, but few have captured the imagination of locals and visitors quite like the colorful creations of Warren Gregory—best known as the Flower Bike Man. His whimsical, flower-adorned bikes dot the city, bringing joy to anyone who crosses their path. But behind the vibrant designs is a story of resilience, love, and an unwavering commitment to finding beauty in life’s toughest moments.

In this episode, Mickelle sits down with Warren to uncover the deeply personal journey that led to the Flower Bike phenomenon. Warren shares how a battle with severe injuries left him unable to walk, how cycling transformed his health, and how a move to Amsterdam with his wife, Michelle, turned into an extraordinary love story.

You Will Learn:

  • The Origin of the Flower Bikes - What started as a way to help Michelle, who lives with epilepsy, recognize her bike in a sea of bicycles became a city-wide movement.

  • Amsterdam: A City of Healing - How Michelle’s memory loss made Amsterdam the one place in the world where she felt truly at home.

  • The Power of Love & Resilience - Warren’s devotion to Michelle and the role his art plays in keeping her world bright, even through the hardest times.

  • 🚲 The Unexpected Joy of Flower Bikes - How Warren’s work has inspired smiles, conversations, and even partnerships with brands like Heineken.

  • 🔥 Overcoming Challenges - The heartbreaking destruction of several of his bikes—and why he refuses to let it stop him.

At its heart, this episode is a testament to the power of love, creativity, and the belief that even in the face of hardship, we can all add a little more beauty to the world.

Have You Spotted a Flower Bike?

🌷🚴‍♂️ DM us your Flower Bike photos on Instagram, and we’ll share them in our stories. Let’s spread the love—and Warren & Michelle’s incredible love story—

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