Around the Markermeer by bike
Tips to prepare, to endure and to enjoy long distance cycling
May 29, 2019 - Willem L. Middelkoop
This week I took my bike for a long distance (211KM) ride around the Dutch Markermeer, solo! Unlike participating in an organised event with service, support and company along the way, going solo requires a different preparation, mindset and planning. Read along for some practical tips for long distance cycling.
Continue reading![Bring food that has a high energy level due to sugar, not fat!](/blog/2019-05-29_solo-around-the-markermeer-211km/images/i_02_Bring-food-that-has-a-high-energy-level-due-to-sugar-not-fat_500px.jpg)
![Home sweet home! 211 incredible kilometres!](/blog/2019-05-29_solo-around-the-markermeer-211km/images/i_17_Home-sweet-home-211-incredible-kilometres_500px.jpg)
![Looking over the Markermeer at the (former) island of Marken](/blog/2019-05-29_solo-around-the-markermeer-211km/images/i_09_Looking-over-the-Markermeer-at-the-former-island-of-Marken_500px.jpg)
![Encountering an unexpected road block, about half way on the Houtribdijk](/blog/2019-05-29_solo-around-the-markermeer-211km/images/i_14_Encountering-an-unexpected-road-block-about-half-way-on-the-Houtribdijk_500px.jpg)
![Smiling at the Markermeer](/blog/2019-05-29_solo-around-the-markermeer-211km/images/i_16_Smiling-at-the-Markermeer_500px.jpg)
![Wind blowing strongly over the water with Amsterdam on the horizon, as seen from Almere](/blog/2019-05-29_solo-around-the-markermeer-211km/images/i_11_Wind-blowing-strongly-over-the-water-with-Amsterdam-on-the-horizon-as-seen-from-Almere_500px.jpg)