I decided to relax some today, since in my enthusiasm to get underway I found myself too concerned about things I couldn’t change. Instead, just take it a little slower and stop occasionally to check the map or just because. … Continue reading →
Today a little tougher than yesterday. A few more hills as I made it across the Elbe River and into the area that used to be East Germany. Last night I was one of few guests at the hotel as … Continue reading →
Another beautiful day cycling through Germany. More trees, so noticed the winds a bit less. Many places had bike paths such as those at left or right, and other roads were reasonable. I found it a little tricky to cross … Continue reading →
A beautiful spring day of cycling across northern Germany. I even came to a hill that I could coast down. However, for the most it was fairly flat. All except for about 8km was along bicycle paths such as those … Continue reading →
Made it to across the Netherlands and into Germany! Today was another day of great weather, with lots of sun and headwinds from the east. I had a good stay with Tante Gea and Frans in Olst. It was nice … Continue reading →
First day of cycling in Europe! Nice to finally be riding from Amsterdam on a trip titled “Amsterdam to Vladivostok”. My bike was visibly heavier than riding in Texas. I also noticed when the bike paths had square tiles, that … Continue reading →
Reached Amsterdam! An easy rest day today before starting the trip. Photo at left is an official “start” photo taken outside the train station in Amsterdam. An uneventful flight that was delayed by 60 minutes by weather in Chicago. Other … Continue reading →
This posting made from Dallas airport. I’ve used the future posts feature to hopefully post this when I am underway. The word “hopefully” has snuck in there since my Chicago bound flight has a sign “delayed ???”. Appparently there are … Continue reading →
Shipped 22 pounds back to Colorado. Still lots of pounds to carry on the bicycle. Otherwise got ready to travel to Amsterdam. … Continue reading →
Where are the bicycles? This area has quite a few major expressways – typically six lane divided highways with curb and gutter. There is a lot of high speed traffic on these throughways, but I only saw two bicyclists riding … Continue reading →