Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017
8 de julio de 2017, Países Bajos ⋅ ⛅ 21 °CThe time has arrived. Cycle tour 2017. Central Europe from North to South
The time has arrived. Cycle tour 2017. Central Europe from North to South
Arrived at Schipol airport, unboxed my bike, loaded my gear and pedaled the 15 km into the city. Very fortunate to be hosted by friends from South Africa in an apartment close to the cityLeer más
The Zaanse Schans is a residential area in which the 18th and 19th centuries are brought to life. It is a little hamlet, really just for tourists. My timing was perfect, as I was leaving all the tourLeer más
The next stop after Zaanse Sachs was Zandvoort. First glimpse of the North Sea. The coastal section was quite pleasant until the wind picked up later in the afternoon, direct headwind but fortunatelyLeer más
Left Hoek van Holland with a glorious tailwind. Happiness !! At some stage during a serious downpour, I think I passed through Rotterdam (world's third biggest sea port).
The route took me throughLeer más
Woke up to rain. Checked the weather App and 99% chance of rain most of the day. Decision time. Bunker down all day and do nothing, or bite the bullet and get on with it.
Back on the bike. StoppingLeer más
Along the cycle paths they have what look like windsocks, only larger and made of netting. As you cycle along you lob your trash into the net !
Rode over a hill today, must be out of the NetherlandsLeer más
Not all green pastures, and tranquil meadows. This northern section of the Rhine is also known as the Industrial Ruins. Slow going and without a GPS it would be even worse.
Rode through DuisburgLeer más
Approaching now the more scenic part of the Rhine.
When its a long day, to pass the time it's fun to chase the eBikes till their batteries go flat, then pass them. Once done with the eBikes, thenLeer más
Today was the start of the Middle Rhine, the picturesque section with medieval castles. This section has no fewer than 50 castles, and is also know as the Romantic Rhine. All the castles andLeer más
Enjoy go carefully hope weather good
Viajero Have a safe trip Patrick, looks amazing so far👍🏻👍🏻
Enjoy and be safe