Cycling a grand fondo
How to Master Long-Distance Rides in the Netherlands!
Apr. 20, 2023 - Willem L. Middelkoop
In preparation for this year’s Fietselfstedentocht (236KM), I took my bike and set out for an adventurous ride through half of the Netherlands. It was my first long distance ride after being infected with COVID. If you're considering a long-distance ride yourself, be sure to read along to discover invaluable tips and tricks from my experience.
Continue reading![This felt as a fitting place for a little drink stop... Willemsplein in Arnhem!](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_13_This-felt-as-a-fitting-place-for-a-little-drink-stop-Willemsplein-in-Arnhem_500px.jpg)
![Last year's Fietselfstedentocht was an epic ride with my brother - a gruesome edition with plenty of storm and rain!](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_00_Last-year-s-Fietselfstedentocht-was-an-epic-ride-with-my-brother-a-gruesome-edition-with-plenty-of-s_500px.jpg)
![Crossing the last bridge into Amsterdam felt like victory.](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_17_Crossing-the-last-bridge-into-Amsterdam-felt-like-victory_500px.jpg)
![Hello Amsterdam! Made it all the way!](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_18_Hello-Amsterdam-Made-it-all-the-way_500px.jpg)
![Look who's WHOOP's #1 of The Netherlands in terms of strain! Euphoria!](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_19_Look-who-s-WHOOP-s-1-of-The-Netherlands-in-terms-of-strain-Euphoria_500px.jpg)
![The day before my departure, I checked my bike thoroughly and even did a little test ride around town](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_05_The-day-before-my-departure-I-checked-my-bike-thoroughly-and-even-did-a-little-test-ride-around-town_500px.jpg)