Update on the bikes on Dutch trains thing. I tried to take my bike on a train from Hilversum to Amsterdam on Saturday. Forgot I couldn't buy a bike ticket at the machine (tho I did try). Couldn't make the app work, or the website. Got on train anyway. The train conductor, despite helping me get the bike on the train (well he held the door, and told me to calm down he'll wait for me). Then went into the cab and didn't come out again until the next station. No ticket check etc...
This whole new system really isn't working, I don't know quite what NS is trying to achieve, they just seem to be finding ways to miss out on my €7...
J