enjoy the ride
If we can do this, so can you. Reflecting on our journey as grandparents with some health issues, we started riding bikes on our doctor’s advice. The impact was profound. Merging our love for travel with newfound joy in cycling, leading to incredible adventures we’re excited to share. Cherishing the freedom of crafting our own itineraries, and learning much from others, we’ve become adept at flexible, self-guided long-distance cycling. Over the years, we’ve lightened our bikes, ditched the camping gear, and now enjoy warm showers and soft beds at day’s end. Our experiences may prove useful, informative, or entertaining. Even if long-distance cycling isn’t for you yet, hop on a bicycle – it’s like discovering a fountain of youth.
Lastest Ride Blogs - Newest on the Left
Gouda to Delft
The ride was lengthened by adding Kinderdijk, but shortened by hopping on the Waterbus—a fine tradeoff to pack more into the day. Canals, farmland, polders, engineering feats, windmills, historical pottery, and centuries of trade history—all while taking time to enjoy the ride.
Leiden to Gouda
A short and scenic ride from Leiden to Gouda timed for the town’s lively cheese market day. Along the way: swans, windmills, narrow polder roads, and a smartly rerouted bike lane. In Gouda, we feasted on kibbeling and stroopwafels, explored the historic Stadhuis, and were blown away by the stained glass at Sint-Janskerk.
Haarlem to Leiden
Cycling from Haarlem to Leiden, we hit tulip season at its absolute peak—fields in full bloom, stretching in every direction. We rode quiet farm roads between bursts of color, stumbled into storybook scenes, and wrapped it all up with fried fish from the Leiden market. A perfect ride, start to finish.
Amsterdam to Haarlem
Old friends, new bikes, and a soft launch into cycle touring through the Dutch wetlands and into Haarlem. We dealt with missing helmets, shifting cockpits, and the quiet beauty of raised wooden paths. Highlights included birds in the reeds, bridges that reminded us of Euler, and a surprise soloist singing under the vaulted ceiling of Haarlem’s Grote Kerk.
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We have a habit of straying from the usual routes and delving into the territories typically known to locals. It's often a delight to discover local bike paths and encounter fascinating sights, such as quaint villages, bustling markets, picturesque landscapes, and inviting picnic spots.
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