We’ve just returned from a 2-week bicycle tour though southern Belgium and northern France. Here are some of the resources we used to plan the trip, plus a few thoughts on how it worked out. Read More »
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Free eBook: 20 Tips For Bike Touring In The Netherlands
Want to come cycling in the Netherlands? Then grab our latest free eBook: 20 Tips For Bike Touring in the Netherlands. It was inspired by our plan to write a bike touring guide to this wonderful country. Read More »
A Weekend Bike Tour To The Dutch Island Of Texel
With a major life change rapidly approaching, and winter closing in, every weekend has suddenly become precious. If it’s sunny, then cycling we shall go. This ‘carpe diem’ attitude sparked the latest mini adventure: a tour to northern Holland and the island of Texel. Read More »
Photo Essay: Autumn Cycling In The Netherlands
If we had to pick a favourite season for cycling, autumn would be it. Summers are too hot, and the bike paths too crowded. Spring is too wet, and winter too icy. But autumn? It’s perfect. Who could argue with a ride along a misty, tree-lined road like this, on a Sunday morning in late […] Read More »
Our Second Test Ride On Recumbent Bikes & Trikes
One day. Six different bicycles to test out, and a bright summer’s day with beautiful blue skies. If it sounds like a perfect combination, that’s because it was. This time we visited Maia Ligfietsen in the Dutch city of Dordrecht and spent several hours trying out various models. Fun! Read More »