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Cycling 176KM through rain and wind

Apr. 10, 2021 -

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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Getting ready for departure: Some coffee and 176 kilometers to go!
Getting ready for departure: Some coffee and 176 kilometers to go!
... and through radiating sunshine! (Zuiderheide, near Laren)
... and through radiating sunshine! (Zuiderheide, near Laren)
Training through chilling hail... (Haarlemmermeerpolder)
Training through chilling hail... (Haarlemmermeerpolder)
Schindelhauer Siegfried Road - a fixed gear bike with a Gates Carbon belt drive
Schindelhauer Siegfried Road - a fixed gear bike with a Gates Carbon belt drive
Daddy arriving by bike inspired the next generation!
Daddy arriving by bike inspired the next generation!
There is no such thing as bad weather... only bad gear!
There is no such thing as bad weather... only bad gear!

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