On My Bike

Angela Esmee is my home for two weeks while I explore The Netherlands on two wheels. 

Sandra, our guide, briefing us for the next day's ride. 

Bikes on deck

Offloading the bikes. In some harbours we can take them down the ramp ourselves. 

About to set off Day 1. We usually cycle in small groups that often join up with others and separate as the day goes on. 

Two essentials - my map and itinerary with instructions for the ride. 

The itinerary and instructions safely pegged to the cables for easy reference. 

It's important to check the signs to follow the correct route. 

 

Sometimes they're at ground level on mushrooms. 

Great signs that tell you about the area you're in, but unfortunately only in Dutch. 

 

Cycle path through the dunes. 

There are more than 35,000km of dedicated bike paths and apparently more bicycles than the number of citizens. Everyone seems to cycle. 

Being overtaken by bikes with sails. 

Coffee stop with my cycling buddies. 

Checking those trusty maps and instructions. 

 

Oops! Someone had a fall. 

This is a country of cyclists. Those of us on two wheels have right of way. 

There is very little occasion for riding on roads as there are well marked cycle paths in as many directions as roads, if not more as they crisscross the countryside. Bikes come in all shapes and forms to suit the purpose. 

One for a parent and child. 

For the family pet. 

Most important for a special baby carriage.