The end is nigh & Iβm not sure whether to be happy or annoyed that my final few rides here in NL are proving quite lovely π€¨
62km around the Vlietland at sunset & a picture of #TheTreeAtGelderswoude β what could be more traditional? π€·ββοΈπ
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It may lack the mighty rock formations of Yosemite, but you have to think that Ansel Adams would nevertheless have enjoyed photographing the wide open landscape of The Netherlands & the endlessly changing skies above it π€·ββοΈπ
Another picture from yesterdayβs 67km ride.
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Brrr π₯Ά
That strong northerly wind really is keeping the temperatures down & also continues to bring showers in off the sea π¦οΈ
This photo near sunset during todayβs 54km might be a teensy weensy bit overprocessed, but you get the idea π€ͺ
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βAll sunsets are equal, but some sunsets are less equal than others.β
A 45km evening ride in windy grey conditions, with a smidgeon of drizzle at points βοΈπ¨
They all count though π€·ββοΈ
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You can always rely on #TheTreeAtGelderswoude to throw up something nice for sunset β itβs interesting quite how often I end up there around then ππ
As seen on this eveningβs 56km ride, taking advantage of the extended holiday weekend π£
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Dodging the showers coming in on a cold wind off the North Sea during this eveningβs 44km ride π¨π§οΈ
Made for some pretty clouds around sunset out in the Vlietland ππ
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A rare morning cycle ride today, as the family schedule for the afternoon sees us heading into The Hague for an early dinner & a film.
A 42km circuit in the Vlietland with strong winds & occasional showers, plus the added joy of a puncture π€·ββοΈπ
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Remember kids: be sure to limit your intake of psychotropics before going cycling on damp, grey winter days π€ͺβοΈ
45km today β first longer ride in more than three weeks π¬
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New hand-built wheelset, bike serviced, irritating clicking gone β thank you Danny at Bike Experts in Voorburg (bike-x.nl) as ever πββοΈ
Only wish the weather was less grisly for todayβs 42km ride β cold, damp, & very grey π€·ββοΈ
Plus my usual grumbles about dusk: people cycling & running on the bike path without lights or reflective gear π±, & over-caffeinated drivers ignoring bikes even with lights π‘
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Very autumnal for this eveningβs 55km ride, after several days of heavy rain: a fairly light wind, but a bit nippy towards sunset.
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Mark McCaughrean