NederlandProvincie LimburgGemeente VenloHet Vorst51°24’27” N 6°9’19” E 12 juli 2023, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Very stormy night and the winds were brutal in the morning. Opted to rest and focus on fixing the noise in my bike. After Doug’s valiant attempt, took it to a bike shop. 15 minutes of magic and itMeer informatie
BelgiëFlandersMaaseikOpoeteren51°3’56” N 5°38’37” E 13 juli 2023, België ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
A very blustery day but not in our favor. Sun with rain showers seems to be the weather for us. A few more ferries and then we head west into Belgium.
Helene Rimberg
Yes. She has a story to her egg that has something to do with COVID
BelgiëFlandersSint-TruidenBrustem50°48’33” N 5°12’44” E
14 juli 2023, België ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Unable to make it to France to celebrate Bastille Day (and Doug’s birthday) so Belgium had to do. Sunny but windy day and the riding was relatively easy. A few introductions to hills. Nice coffeeMeer informatie
BelgiëFlandersHuldenbergLoonbeek50°48’44” N 4°36’2” E 15 juli 2023, België ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Day starts sunny but clouds up quickly. Wind is blowing hard and not in our favor. More riding through fruit orchards and wheat fields. Ride on almost every imaginable surface and then hit someMeer informatie
BelgiëFlandersHuldenbergLoonbeek50°48’43” N 4°36’0” E
16 juli 2023, België ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Decided to take advantage of inexpensive campsite and proximity to a few cities and so some sightseeing. First, Leuven, a small university city that happened to be hosting a volleyball tournament.Meer informatie
BelgiëFlandersHuldenbergLoonbeek50°48’42” N 4°36’0” E
17 juli 2023, België ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A little more complicated trip via public transportation but make it to Brussels. Lovely city with historic buildings everywhere. Seems many important dignitaries are in town as well. Eat frites andMeer informatie
BelgiëFlandersGooikOetingen50°46’34” N 4°4’14” E
18 juli 2023, België ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Easy start to the day as we head south of Brussels. Sunny day gets cloudy but not windy for a change. Follow a few marked routes and later realize that Hueval (one of the routes we are following )Meer informatie
BelgiëFlandersRonseVlaamse Ardennen50°44’38” N 3°35’58” E
19 juli 2023, België ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Continue along past canals, odd art work and shrines of cycling. No need to go up ‘the wall’. Lots of elevation on cobbles. Another night with warm showers host.
FrankrijkHauts-de-FranceHerlies50°34’17” N 2°51’17” E
20 juli 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Calm winds and relatively clear sky as we head out on lovely bike path. Cruise along towards France, barely noticing that we cross the border. Wind around Lille and head off route to campground
FrankrijkHauts-de-FranceBlaringhemLe Croquet50°42’38” N 2°24’2” E
21 juli 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
What should have been an easy ride along the canals was way more challenging with headwinds. Day started with baby peacocks and a gang of baby chickens trying to eat our breakfast. Sun was out thoughMeer informatie
Clytie Rimberg
Yay! On toast!