Pedal Power
From COVID to Crushing 204KM!
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![You're amazed by the things you'll encounter - like the beauty of the Dutch National Park Hoge Veluwe...](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_10_You-re-amazed-by-the-things-you-ll-encounter-like-the-beauty-of-the-Dutch-National-Park-Hoge-Veluwe_500px.jpg)
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![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)
![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)
![I prepared my bike for a new season of cycling with fresh rubber and headset bearings](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_04_I-prepared-my-bike-for-a-new-season-of-cycling-with-fresh-rubber-and-headset-bearings_500px.jpg)
![My completed Fietselfstedentocht 2022 stamp card - note how the edges have been through bad weather...](/blog/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/images/i_01_My-completed-Fietselfstedentocht-2022-stamp-card-note-how-the-edges-have-been-through-bad-weather_500px.jpg)