Cycling Europe, the Netherlands: Ellemeet to Hook of Holland

My latest bicycle touring update, cycling in Europe, the Netherlands, Ellemeet to the Hook of Holland. 37 miles. It’s been a wet and windy day. But luckily, the wind has been behind me, blowing me along.

I was unsure last night if I was going to get the ferry back today or not. But then, when I saw the weather this morning, I decided I’d just as well. And after talking to the lady at the ferry check-in, I think it was the right move. She said it’s meant to rain all day tomorrow.

Rain In The Night

It started to rain at about midnight last night. And I think it was on and off throughout the night. But luckily, when it was time to get up, it had stopped. And it remained dry for the first couple of hours. Then it was that very fine rain. The type of rain where you don’t think you’re getting wet until it’s too late and you’re soaked through.

I was still cycling along the coast today, and there were a couple of huge dykes I had to cycle over. But with a strong tailwind, I flew over them. I also had a ferry to catch, which only cost one euro. And it was a proper RORO ferry, not some small thing. I always think that in the UK, we get ripped off with this sort of thing. I had to go on a ferry yesterday, which only cost seven euros, and it was a good thirty-minute crossing.

Tour Information

It’s been years since I took this ride, but the memories (and the data) are all archived:

• Photos: See my photos on Flickr
• The route: View my route across Europe
• Videos: Check out my YouTube videos
• Tour page: Ride overview

Follow & Support

If you’re enjoying the ride and want to fuel my next mile, you can always support me by buying me a beer. Or subscribe to my blog and follow me as I travel around on my bike. As a subscriber, you’ll be among the first to receive news and updates on future tours. And, of course, you can always follow me on social media: Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. I’m also on Flickr, where you’ll find pictures from all my tours, along with regular photo updates that I generally publish each month.

If you want to find out if I’m away touring at the moment and check my location, visit the Where’s Garry page. And for an insight into the gear and logistics that keep me on the road, see my Life at 10mph Guide.

Cycling Europe: De Haan, Belgium to Ellemeet, Netherlands

My latest bicycle touring update, cycling in Europe, De Haan, Belgium, to Ellemeet, in the Netherlands. 61 miles. Well, I’ve made it to the Netherlands. Now what? Oh yes, I’ve got to come back to England for a hospital appointment.

Bloody last night. The campsite I was on had plenty of room. But some other cyclist decided to pitch his tent right next to mine. Hey, ho, that’s fine. It’s up to him. But he could have put it somewhere else. I said hello to him, but he just grunted.

It was getting late, or at least it was gone nine o’clock, and instead of pitching his tent, he sat talking on his phone. No major problem, but surely you’re better off setting up camp first. After half an hour, he stopped talking and set his tent up. Great, I thought a bit of peace. No, he was back on his phone for another half hour or so.

Settle Down Man

It was now gone ten o’clock, and maybe now he would settle down for the night. Not a chance, he now started rummaging through his bags, which for some reason were really noisy. I eventually dozed off, only to be woken at 1 am by his snoring! I coughed loudly, which made him stop for a minute or two. But then he started again. This went on most of the night. I’d doze off for a bit only to be woken again by his snoring.

Needless to say, I wasn’t quiet when I got up at five. Although it didn’t seem to make much difference, he’d stop snoring for a while, then start back up.

Despite a bad night, it’s been a pleasant ride following the coast cycling in the sand dunes. They were paved; I wasn’t cycling in the actual dunes. And I’ve also had to cross several sea defence barriers.

Tour Information

It’s been years since I took this ride, but the memories (and the data) are all archived:

• Photos: See my photos on Flickr
• The route: View my route across Europe
• Videos: Check out my YouTube videos
• Tour page: Ride overview

Follow & Support

If you’re enjoying the ride and want to fuel my next mile, you can always support me by buying me a beer. Or subscribe to my blog and follow me as I travel around on my bike. As a subscriber, you’ll be among the first to receive news and updates on future tours. And, of course, you can always follow me on social media: Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. I’m also on Flickr, where you’ll find pictures from all my tours, along with regular photo updates that I generally publish each month.

If you want to find out if I’m away touring at the moment and check my location, visit the Where’s Garry page. And for an insight into the gear and logistics that keep me on the road, see my Life at 10mph Guide.