This plan was hatched back in late 2006, probably over a few beers in one of Chesham’s pubs. Long time friend and fellow cyclist Mr Darren Mills & I decided that it would be a good idea to visit our…
Day 2: Harwich to Amstelveen
Saturday April 7, 2007, 86 km (54 miles) – Total so far: 248 km (154 miles) Our ferry arrived in Hoek van Holland at 4:15pm local time and we still had the 80km ride to Amstelveen ahead of us, it…
Day 3: Amsterdam
Sunday April 8, 2007 Darren’s bike has been gradually falling to pieces over the first two days of the tour and we needed to find a cycle shop to have a few spokes replaced in his rear wheel, he is…
Day 4: Amstelveen to Rotterdam
Monday April 9, 2007, 78 km (48 miles) – Total so far: 326 km (203 miles) We got up quite late following a late night out on the beers and telephoned the cycle shop, Darren’s wheel was ready so we…
Day 5: Rotterdam to Antwerpen
Tuesday April 10, 2007, 129 km (80 miles) – Total so far: 455 km (283 miles) We had the most amazing meal last night in a Belgian restaurant in Rotterdam, something made from veal and pigs cheeks in an onion…