NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente AmsterdamDe WallenGeelvinck-Hinlopen Huis52°21’50” N 4°53’42” E
July 2, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Two days after we retiring and we are off. After a relatively stress free morning of last minute packing we get to the airport. Easy check in! One nine hour flight stands between us and the rest ofRead more
NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente AmsterdamOud-DiemenNieuwe Diep52°21’55” N 4°57’35” E July 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
The sun never set and a day was much condensed. Sleep did not come easily on the plane so a bit foggy upon arrival. Manage to set up our bikes and ride through Amsterdam amongst the hordes of cyclist.Read more
NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente AmsterdamDe WallenOude Kerk52°22’29” N 4°53’53” E July 4, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Late start as forgot to set alarm and slept until 9:00. Regardless managed to get in 12 miles of walking throughout the city. Sun popped in and out and winds dieras the day progressed.
NetherlandsProvincie UtrechtGemeente De Ronde VenenWilnis52°11’51” N 4°54’45” E
July 5, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Huge rains and winds during the night which continued into the morning. Thought we would stay safe another night but that wasn’t possible. Sheltered in the restaurant and then set out around 2:00.Read more
NetherlandsSouth HollandGemeente DelftBuitenhof51°59’21” N 4°20’9” E
July 6, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Beautiful riding through countryside and amongst canals. Many types of animals including llama and Turkey. Lots of navigating - following the number nodes. Make it to nature campground outside ofRead more
NetherlandsSouth HollandGemeente DelftBuitenhof51°59’18” N 4°19’59” E July 7, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Beautiful day finally and opt for a day to get organized. Head back to Delft and explore the town.
NetherlandsSouth HollandGemeente DordrechtDubbeldam51°48’26” N 4°43’12” E July 8, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Manage to skirt Rotterdam and find our way to first official route - Maas route of EuroVelo 19. 3 river crossings including one self powered. Hot day but no complaints.
NetherlandsNorth BrabantBoxtelMeierij van ’s-Hertogenbosch51°35’10” N 5°20’35” E
July 9, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Nice early start only to be delayed by first ferry. Wait it out. Cruise through nature preserve. Lots of birds and wetlands. Very humid. Continue along out Maas Route past old fortresses. Veer off toRead more
NetherlandsNorth BrabantLand van CuijkNieuw-Gassel51°44’2” N 5°46’21” E
July 10, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Shortish day to get back to the Maas route. Lovely cycling weather. Cycle infrastructure is amazing as we continue to follow the “nodes”. Sort of like connect the dots but with numbers thatRead more
NetherlandsLimburgGemeente VenloHet Vorst51°24’36” N 6°9’11” E
July 11, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
A warm day spent amongst forests and along the river. 3 ferry day.
