Fixie gran fondo
Cycling 176KM through rain and wind
Apr. 10, 2021 - Willem L. Middelkoop
Today I took my fixed gear bike for a ride, 176KM from Amsterdam to America (Limburg, The Netherlands). Rain and wind added to the challenge, creating an ultimate test for man and machine. Let some of my fun be of inspiration to you!
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![The mighty “Prinses Irenesluizen” connect the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal to the southern rivers of The Netherlands, Lek, Waal and Maas](/blog/2021-04-10_fixed-gear-gran-fondo/images/i_04_The-mighty-Prinses-Irenesluizen-connect-the-Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal-to-the-southern-rivers-of-The-Nethe_500px.jpg)
![Find tasty croissants in Kesteren’s local bakery, Bakkerij de Greef!](/blog/2021-04-10_fixed-gear-gran-fondo/images/i_05_Find-tasty-croissants-in-Kesteren-s-local-bakery-Bakkerij-de-Greef_500px.jpg)
![Cycling route as recorded by Apple Watch](/blog/2021-04-10_fixed-gear-gran-fondo/images/i_10_Cycling-route-as-recorded-by-Apple-Watch_500px.jpg)
![Nijmegen skyline](/blog/2021-04-10_fixed-gear-gran-fondo/images/i_07_Nijmegen-skyline_500px.jpg)
![Getting ready for departure: Some coffee and 176 kilometers to go!](/blog/2021-04-10_fixed-gear-gran-fondo/images/i_03_Getting-ready-for-departure-Some-coffee-and-176-kilometers-to-go_500px.jpg)