Martijn Sargentini was born and raised in Amsterdam. He studied Urban Planning at the University of Amsterdam and now manages the regional cycling investment programme at the City Region of Amsterdam. He followed a course in narrative journalism, and writes for professional cycling magazines and sites (Soigneur, Hetiskoers). When abroad, he sneaks in abandoned buildings and takes pictures.
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