Epic Cycling Adventures
How I Overcame COVID and Crushed a 204 km Cycling Challenge!
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![Follow road signs or use a GPS navigation system - whatever you do, make sure you have some idea where you're going](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_03_Follow-road-signs-or-use-a-GPS-navigation-system-whatever-you-do-make-sure-you-have-some-idea-where-_500px.jpg)
![Maasduinen National Park in Limburg](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_02_Maasduinen-National-Park-in-Limburg_500px.jpg)
![Refueling at a tank station](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_12_Refueling-at-a-tank-station_500px.jpg)
![While many cyclists eat while riding, I prefer to stop and enjoy the moment while eating something](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_09_While-many-cyclists-eat-while-riding-I-prefer-to-stop-and-enjoy-the-moment-while-eating-something_500px.jpg)
![Beautiful scenery - long straights on dykes near Flevoland](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_14_Beautiful-scenery-long-straights-on-dykes-near-Flevoland_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)