Slenaken

I would say my 45 km cycle ride today was the best of the year so far. What makes it the ‘best’….? Fabulous weather, stunning

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Schneeberg

This morning’s cycle ride was a 32 km loop south of Heerlen into nearby Germany. Just to the west of Aachen is a steep 258

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Kalfshofweg

The 35 km cycle ride today seemed quite quick despite several moderate hills with extended sections of gravel tracks and unmade country lanes. At the

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Heihoven

Today’s 35 km cycle ride was essentially a circuit around the perimeter of Heerlen, with a small detour away to the west. It was another

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Kellersberg

I live only 5 km from the border with Germany. Today’s 58 km ride was almost exclusively over the border, exploring the back roads and

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Brunsummerheide

My cycle ride today was a nice 43 km wander around the forest trails of Brunsummerheide, to the north of Heerlen. This is a massive

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February

February has been another month of extreme winter weather conditions here in the Netherlands. This has, of course, severely impacted on my planned cycling activities.

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Mechelen

My 45 km ride today was fairly evenly split between South Limburg in the Netherlands and Nordrhein-Westfalen in Germany. I’ve often said I prefer cold

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Wijnandsrade

Another great day for cycling 39 km among the rolling hills of South Limburg. Temperatures peaked at 19 degrees as I struggled up and freewheeled

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Gracht

My first cycle ride of the week was a 38 km loop taking in the Dutch towns of Lemiers and Vaals. I also skirted around

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