Advice on Holland wanted. - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-10-2004, 11:35 PM

I am a 59 year old amputee wanting to ride the length of Holland and any advice on terrain and weather conditions around this time of year would be much appreciated. My amputation is the front of the left foot from shin line forward. I am now riding between 50 - 75 Km every second day.I have a hand made bike to suit me and do race(Unsuccessfully) in club races.
All information gratefully recieved
Thanks in advance
Ro.

06-11-2004, 12:00 PM

Be prepared for rain at any time. Holland is a rather damp country.

Winds generally from the South/Southwest and are pretty constant. Sometimes
strong sometimes weak but always a factor.

Holland is generally pretty flat and sandy. Except down near Maastrict (sp?) in
the south where it is downright hilly.

I cycle toured Holland and found it to be one of the most delightful tours I
have ever undertaken.

Guy
College Park

P.S. Learn a few basic phrases in Dutch. In the cities mast people are bi
lingual in Dutch and English but in some of the outlying areas English is less
common.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

06-11-2004, 12:00 PM

Be prepared for rain at any time. Holland is a rather damp country.

Winds generally from the South/Southwest and are pretty constant. Sometimes
strong sometimes weak but always a factor.

Holland is generally pretty flat and sandy. Except down near Maastrict (sp?) in
the south where it is downright hilly.

I cycle toured Holland and found it to be one of the most delightful tours I
have ever undertaken.

Guy
College Park

P.S. Learn a few basic phrases in Dutch. In the cities mast people are bi
lingual in Dutch and English but in some of the outlying areas English is less
common.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

06-11-2004, 12:00 PM

Be prepared for rain at any time. Holland is a rather damp country.

Winds generally from the South/Southwest and are pretty constant. Sometimes
strong sometimes weak but always a factor.

Holland is generally pretty flat and sandy. Except down near Maastrict (sp?) in
the south where it is downright hilly.

I cycle toured Holland and found it to be one of the most delightful tours I
have ever undertaken.

Guy
College Park

P.S. Learn a few basic phrases in Dutch. In the cities mast people are bi
lingual in Dutch and English but in some of the outlying areas English is less
common.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

06-11-2004, 12:00 PM

Be prepared for rain at any time. Holland is a rather damp country.

Winds generally from the South/Southwest and are pretty constant. Sometimes
strong sometimes weak but always a factor.

Holland is generally pretty flat and sandy. Except down near Maastrict (sp?) in
the south where it is downright hilly.

I cycle toured Holland and found it to be one of the most delightful tours I
have ever undertaken.

Guy
College Park

P.S. Learn a few basic phrases in Dutch. In the cities mast people are bi
lingual in Dutch and English but in some of the outlying areas English is less
common.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

06-11-2004, 12:00 PM

Be prepared for rain at any time. Holland is a rather damp country.

Winds generally from the South/Southwest and are pretty constant. Sometimes
strong sometimes weak but always a factor.

Holland is generally pretty flat and sandy. Except down near Maastrict (sp?) in
the south where it is downright hilly.

I cycle toured Holland and found it to be one of the most delightful tours I
have ever undertaken.

Guy
College Park

P.S. Learn a few basic phrases in Dutch. In the cities mast people are bi
lingual in Dutch and English but in some of the outlying areas English is less
common.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.