Turdus philomelos
Guru
- Location
- West Lothian
Also how many litres in relation to size of panniers do you think I will need. Will 40 do? I'm not camping so its just my clothes and stuff.
Netherlands tour
- Thread starter rich p
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Haitch
Flim Flormally
- Location
- Netherlands
rich p said:
It's a ferry. It will start operating at about 6 in the morning and stop at about 11 at night, shuttling back and forth across the river all day. Maximum waiting time will be about 10 minutes. It takes 5 minutes or so to cross and will cost less than one euro per person with bike.
Similar ferries are operated at Wageningen, Amerongen, Wijk bij Duurstede and Beusichem (to the east of Culemborg) and at Vianen (to the west). Cycling along the dyke (which really is preferable to going through the polder!!), you will see two bridges in the distance. The first one is a railway bridge and the second is the A27 motorway. Bikes are not allowed on either of these bridges.
Further on, to the west of Vianen, is the A2 motorway bridge. Bikes can use this bridge to cross the river. Even further to the west, there are ferries at Ameide, Gelkenes and opposite Bergstoep. After that you have overshot Gouda and are into uncharted territory.
The River Lek is a branch of the Rhine. How cool is that? Going on a Rhine cruise!
I'm off on the tour on Saturday for a week.
Firstly, thanks for the route advice and food tips (apple wotsits and savoury balls!).
I'm slightly disturbed that Metcheck is forsating snow now and next week for the Netherlands
Is it snowing there? Temps of zero to 3 degrees predicted.
Firstly, thanks for the route advice and food tips (apple wotsits and savoury balls!).
I'm slightly disturbed that Metcheck is forsating snow now and next week for the Netherlands
Is it snowing there? Temps of zero to 3 degrees predicted.
Haitch
Flim Flormally
- Location
- Netherlands
It's a beautiful spring day here. Bit chilly in the morning but lots of sunshine.
Practise your Dutch by taking a look at this weather site.
Have a good trip.
Practise your Dutch by taking a look at this weather site.
Have a good trip.
rich p said:I'm off on the tour on Saturday for a week.
Firstly, thanks for the route advice and food tips (apple wotsits and savoury balls!).
I'm slightly disturbed that Metcheck is forsating snow now and next week for the Netherlands
Is it snowing there? Temps of zero to 3 degrees predicted.
Ignore the metcheck forecast. It predicted hail when Punkypossum and I did the Amsterdame ride last June and the weather was fine!
U
User169
Guest
Very sunny here in Amsterdam today!
Have a good one.
Have a good one.
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
Have a good trip richp, and don't worry about the weather, Saturday is far a way in met terms.rich p said:
Haitch
Flim Flormally
- Location
- Netherlands
rich p said:
Your best bet is one of the bottled Belgian beers available in nearly every supermarket and bar.
U
User169
Guest
rich p said:
As Alan says, Belgian bottled stuff is widely available. However, there are some good Dutch beers, although you'll likely only find them bottled unless you find a good bar or go to the brewery itself. Look out for anything by:
Brouwerij de Molen - I think you're going through Gouda. Try to get there via Bodengraven and call in at Brouwerij de Molen; they have a very decent restaurant, tasting room and shop. Their own beers are excellent!
Brouwerij 't Ij - they have a brewery and pub in Amsterdam
La Trappe - only Dutch trappist brewery (just) and usually available in supermarkets.
Brouwerij de Leckere - based near Utrecht and produces some good organic beer (might find them in an organic shop).
(I'll try to remember a few more when I have some more time.)
ComedyPilot
Secret Lemonade Drinker
- Location
- The Kingdom of Yorkshire
Have a great trip Rich, and get the Dutch warned ready for my visit in May.
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
Alan H said:
Good lord how civilsed they have a cycling forecast!
http://www.weeronline.nl/Europa/Fietsen-Groot-Brittannie/165/5
Am I right, 10 is the best cycling weather, 1 the worst...?
Cathryn
Legendary Member
- Location
- Marlborough, Wiltshire
Rich P, have an awesome time if I don't remember to say it again!! You know what to eat, on my behalf please. Met Slagroom please.
