Dordrecht, Roosendaal & Antwerp - Days 9 -12

 From Delft we rode SE to Dordrecht were we met my cousin Mandy and her husband Cees for dinner. 

From Dordrecht we headed south to Roosendaal for one night. It was a tremendously windy day with very high gusts of wind all day. 

Next to we headed south again for another 10 kms at which point we crossed into Belgium.

Total Distance: 231 kms, E.G. 709 m.

Day 5-8, Alphen aan den Rijn and Delft

 From Amsterdam we rode through forests, by lakes, rivers, and canals all on paved dedicated bicycle trails.  It was a lovely 40 km ride to Alphen for a two night stay.  

We headed south again on paved dedicated bicycle trails through a few small towns and following and crossing a few canals.  The day started with drizzling rain that ended to Sun and clouds. It was a 31 km ride to Delft for anther beautiful riding day.  

Total kms = 111, E.G. =165 m

Day 1- 4 Amsterdam

 We were lucky that both our duffel bags with all planners inside and our two bicycle boxes arrived safely.  After assembling the bicycles we rode into town. 

Ride from Airport to Amsterdam city center.  

Around Amsterdam

Night riverboat ride

A visit to Rijksmuseum.

Ride to Ouderkerk aan de Amstel.

Getting Ready to Go!

 Getting ready to pack with everything needed for a grand trip!

2024 Benelux & France Adventure

 Greetings, this year's adventure will start in Amsterdam then cycling down 

through Holland, Eastern Belgium, Luxembourg, and through northeast France 

down to Lyon for our return trip.