Herford – Petershagen, 65km (30.8.22)

Adventurous day, although it started grey (weather) and slowly with breakfast on the campsite. The first few km were also still uneventful, if undulating. Then we found the river Werre and followed that until it flowed into the Weser. Going through Porta Westfalica was great, especially the view once we were through, looking back. Shortly … Read more

Hamm – Bielefeld, 80km (28.8.22)

Said goodbye to all the family and left earlier than expected, at 10:00. The route leaving Hamm was still very familiar, after a while even the names of places became less and less well known. For my first break I had bought plums at a farm, my second break was in the gardens of a … Read more

Elsloo – Groningen, 54km (22.8.22)

We actually had breakfast on the campsite, including some (herbal) tea, very nice for a change, but still the tents were not dry by the time we left. Again a very nice route along well made bike paths. The highlight for me was going through the nature reserve of Fochterloerveen. Even the viewing tower was … Read more

Vijfhuizen – Lelystad, 84km (20.8.22)

Robin cycled with me today, conditions were perfect (pleasant weather at around 21°C, tailwind at the end), found a really nice campsite – great day! Thanks to Robin’s local knowledge we had a good route for getting through Amsterdam. Amazing, how little stressful cycling through a major city cab be, if the infrastructure is ok. … Read more