So long and thanks for all the fish.

Not even close. In Australia we have a very healthy sports cycling culture but we do not have a healthy bicycle-for-transport culture. The modal share for trips made by bicycle in Australia is between 1-2% (with the exception of the NT – more ‘utility’ cyclists). It is...

It has been a busy past few days on the tour but the longer stays in both Amsterdam & now in Utrecht have been welcome. The ride from Amsterdam to Utrecht was glorious. The weather was splendid. The plan was to cycle a less direct but scenic route for the first half of the journey,...

It is well known that a large part of The Netherlands is below sea level – a quarter in fact – but you really don’t appreciate it until you stand on a dyke with the sea to your left and the country to the right. Here is a short clip which shows this height differential. If...

The weather in Groningen was wonderful on our free day. In the evening, Jo & Andrea had a go at really Cycling Dutch Style – no problem! Unfortunately, the weather in Groningen was cold and raining when we left for Sneek (90km down the road) the following morning! Add to that a 30...

Another excellent film from Mark Wagenbuur, who joined us on our cycle tour with David...