Cycling this month August has been an exceptionally good month for me for cycling mileage – as you can see I’ve done over 1,761km, that’s over 1000 miles. And enjoyed every one of them! Cycling Statistics this month And here is the Wheel with where I have gone (excluding a trip I did near Hannover).… Continue reading Six Wheels In Germany – August 2016 (Month 29)
Month: August 2016
Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 6 – Roermond to Kempen
So the last day of the tour had arrived, just as the good weather had finally found us! We had decided not to have breakfast at the B&B and instead, as in the previous two days, get something on the road. We set off at eight in the morning, knowing that it was a relatively… Continue reading Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 6 – Roermond to Kempen
Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 5 – Boxmeer to Roermond
The penultimate day of our tour dawned rather too early again – I seem to always wake up at 6am even if I have had a later night. And last night had its moments as I was kept awake by a mosquito which I was unable to catch. It got me several times in the… Continue reading Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 5 – Boxmeer to Roermond
Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 4 – ‘s-Hertogenbosch to Boxmeer
Today the weather forecast was at last for a relatively dry day, a much nicer prospect than the seemingly-unending drizzle or rain of the last few days. Our hotel had a very expensive breakfast (nearly 15 Euros each) so we decided not to bother with that but to get something whilst on our way. Here… Continue reading Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 4 – ‘s-Hertogenbosch to Boxmeer
Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 3 – Nijmegen to ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Today’s plan was a 68km ride from Nijmegen to ‘s-Hertogenbosch (also known as Den Bosch) and chum Alex who lives in Rotterdam and sold me Penelope said he would join us for some of the ride. After a delayed breakfast (there was a problem with the rolls, apparently) we set off from the Boat\Circus\Funfair at… Continue reading Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 3 – Nijmegen to ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 2 – Xanten to Nijmegen
After a good night’s sleep it was time for breakfast – and what a breakfast! Everything beautifully displayed and set out – and tasty too! Today’s ride was shorter, a planned 68km along the Rhein to Nijmegen. Here is our track for the day. We set off at about 9am, heading past the Harbour where… Continue reading Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 2 – Xanten to Nijmegen
Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 1 – Viersen to Xanten
So my first long tour for almost a year has started! Originally planned as a tour from Berlin to Viersen, but shortened as Claudia didn’t feel confident tackling that distance, Klaus had organised a route taking us through some interesting cities in NL (Nijmegen, ‘s Hertogenbosch, Boxmeeer and Roermond) but our first night would be… Continue reading Rhein-Maas Tour: Day 1 – Viersen to Xanten