In May 2026, my wife had weirdly agreed to join me on a cycling trip. Her first ever and first time abroad cycling too.
Today we arrive on the ferry into Rotterdam. First task: get through the new passport checks before navigating the train network to get to Ostende.
Finally underway, we cycle the coast heading to Zeebrugge before enjoying a great evening in Brugge
Bike.Hike.Train and very rarely plane- Outdoor Adventures in the UK and abroad. May also be found droning on a little
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Hook of Holland Arrival
01:27 Passports please
04:14 Hook of Holland Metro
07:20 Beurs and Grand Centraal
08:54 Train to Ostende
10:47 Ostende
15:12 De Haan
18:55 Zeebrugge
20:33 Brugge
23:26 Beer time
24:00 Brugge city centre
27:14 Canal side tourist area
32:44 Today’s Route