I’m beyond excited for this coming Saturday, when I’ll begin my very first true long-distance bicycle tour: 11 days of cycling straight through the Netherlands, following the legendary Pieterpad or in my case, the Pieterfietspad from north to south.
I’ve done a few multi-day rides before, usually 2–3 days of cycling and camping, but this will be on a whole different level. Along the way, I’ve built in two rest days to recharge and soak everything in.
What makes this journey even more special is that my sister will be joining me. She has absolutely no experience with long-distance cycling or camping, so she’s putting her full trust in me to guide her through it all. That means the responsibility and the adventure are doubled!
I’ve packed as light as possible, sticking only to what we truly need. The only real “extra” I’m carrying is our tent. Normally, I take my ultralight one-person tent (under 1 kg), but this time I opted for something bigger and more comfortable, so my sister can ease into the camping experience.
It’s going to be an incredible mix of challenge, discovery, and shared memories. I can’t wait to hit the road and see how the journey unfolds. 🚴♂️🌍⛺
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