Ah the Netherlands. Mecca for cyclists and public health professionals who dream of a utopic world where bikes reign supreme, where infrastructure exists to support two-wheeled travel, and everyone frolics happily. When my sister and I decided to visit the Netherlands, rather than take the bikes we love (and that are very suited for a … More Dutch scoot boogie: Kicking off in Fryslân
My blissful time in the Netherlands was coming to an end, but thankfully I had one final day to savour a few last sips of South Holland. I rode back through Wateringen, where I met a crew of friendly, inquisitive livestock. On my way, I met this super friendly flock of sheep and goats. Well, curious … More NordZee route to Hook of Holland
I spent two nights in The Hague, and got to explore some of this charming city. I chose the Kingkool hostel, which was one of the best hostels I have stayed at. I will now use adjectives that I have never used to describe a hostel: impeccably clean and really comfortable beds. The entire hostel … More A few days in Den Haag (The Hague)
Throughout my trip, I had the really incredible chance to ride around the towns in which my grandfathers grew up. It was one of the best days on my tour and I think it will always hold special meaning to me. Delft & Delftgauw: The first stop was Delftgauw, where Grandpa Dykxhoorn grew up. Much … More Riding to my roots: Delft & Wateringen
After passing the relatively sleepless night, the cold paired with unusual bedfellows, including some very chatty birds and these furry guys, I was up and on the road shortly after 5:30am, quickly passing the 10 miles/16km (left to get to the ferry dock in Harwich. The 7.5hour ferry ride was pleasant – I napped, sipped passable … More Boats and buildings of Rotterdam
I spent a large amount of my time looking at, sighing over, and drooling upon bikes on this trip. In fact, the selection of my destinations was based largely on how cycle friendly the city was. For the at least 6 years, I have been following the Copenhagen Cycle Chic blog and various other blogs about … More Bikes Bikes Bikes
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