Cycling around the Markermeer
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![Around the Markermeer, through the former Dutch](/blog/2019-05-29_solo-around-the-markermeer-211km/images/i_03_Around-the-Markermeer-through-the-former-Dutch-Zuider-Zee_500px.jpg)
![Me and my bike on the Houtribdijk! Not in the way I imagined!](/blog/2019-05-29_solo-around-the-markermeer-211km/images/i_15_Me-and-my-bike-on-the-Houtribdijk-Not-in-the-way-I-imagined_500px.jpg)
![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)
![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)
![Oostvaardersplassen near Lelystad](/blog/2019-05-29_solo-around-the-markermeer-211km/images/i_10_Oostvaardersplassen-near-Lelystad_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)