pilninggas Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Off to the Hague first thing tomorrow. Going on Eurotunnel and then staying in a Hostel (£18/night). Been to the Netherlands before, but not seen 'Holland', hope the weather holds out (partly why i chose it, Lux, Black Forest, Ardennes all have rubbish forecasts). Bike pretty much all loaded up for 7am start - plan to ride up the polders/dikes from Antwerp to The Hague. It'll be the first time I have toured with a topbox (nice to be able to secure the helmet at any stops). It's about 450miles each way, plus any touring around I do whilst there. Back on sunday. It's what the XJ6 was made for.....
Moderator Airhead Posted April 10, 2012 Moderator Posted April 10, 2012 have a good one merv, bring back some interesting pics / stories
pilninggas Posted April 10, 2012 Author Posted April 10, 2012 have a good one merv, bring back some interesting pics / stories will do.
2 Wheels Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Ooooo you lucky son of a b-itch Have a good trip mate
realrayzor Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 enjoy the trip, plenty of pics and good weather. Are you traveling on your own, 2up or group?
pilninggas Posted April 10, 2012 Author Posted April 10, 2012 enjoy the trip, plenty of pics and good weather. Are you traveling on your own, 2up or group? On my own, it's like solo backpacking with more adrenalin!
realrayzor Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Ya i'd love that, if i could ever get the nod from the missus.
pilninggas Posted April 10, 2012 Author Posted April 10, 2012 Ya i'd love that, if i could ever get the nod from the missus. [un]fortunately that isn't a dilemma i face.
Dickwad Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 hostels might be 18 euro's a night, but the tunnel will cost you £80 for a bike.
pilninggas Posted April 10, 2012 Author Posted April 10, 2012 hostels might be 18 euro's a night, but the tunnel will cost you £80 for a bike. tunnel came in at £65, cheapest late deal ferry was £40 norfolkline, so for a quick crossing not too bad. I usually take a ferry, so it will be nice to compare.
Moderator drewpy Posted April 11, 2012 Moderator Posted April 11, 2012 good luck, and bring some rock back
Toutsuite Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 May you have safe, clear, open roads mate! Have a brill ride, and show us the piccies when you get back!
pilninggas Posted April 11, 2012 Author Posted April 11, 2012 Well I'm in the hague,in scheveningen which is next to the north sea. Great run here,other than a poxy two hour delay for the tunnel. Rode over the polders of zeeland - damn the land is low. 425. Miles Cheers merv
Moderator drewpy Posted April 11, 2012 Moderator Posted April 11, 2012 are you visiting anything in Particular in Europe or just seeing the way the wind blows?
Moderator Airhead Posted April 11, 2012 Moderator Posted April 11, 2012 425 miles, wow thats a long way merv
pilninggas Posted April 15, 2012 Author Posted April 15, 2012 Got back about 1 1/2 hours ago, 1300miles since wednesday, some decent roads over there, not biking classics but worth a look. Will post up some pics and a full review asap. merv
pilninggas Posted April 15, 2012 Author Posted April 15, 2012 Here are some of the pics: Hook of Holland: Peace Palace AKA The International Court (where megolomaniacs like Slobodan Milosevich get tried): Near Haarlem: Afluitsdijk, linking Holland to Frisia: The German-Netherlands border near the Rhine: Dock on the lesser Rhine: A submarine and an Enigma machine: btw, i edited some of these in photobucket to be the correct way up, but they are still on their side - i will try to fix.....
Moderator Airhead Posted April 15, 2012 Moderator Posted April 15, 2012 Superb pics merv so you are in Germany now eh, whats next?
mike1949 Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 Fantastic pics Merv, a pity you weren't in some of them.
realrayzor Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 Great pics merv, though you might wanna change the date on your camera.
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