Energized by nature: cycle 5 Dutch routes.
Cycling is fun, sustainable and good for your mental and physical health. Nightwatch, the 100% Plant Based Extreme Energy Drink is a supporter of green steel on wheels. The flat, beautiful Netherlands is ideal for cycling. Summer is coming so hop, check tires, pack up and hit the trails. To inspire you, Nightwatch gives you a top 5 cool routes, from different route planners. And uh…don't forget your Nightwatch. That will take you a few miles further.
Buiksloterdijk Route
Coming from abroad and did you fly to Amsterdam? Then we start in North Holland. A 30 km cycle route along the dikes of Waterland and the IJ. Along beautiful idyllic villages, frozen in the time of the Zuiderzee. Beautifully rugged, turbulent in autumn and winter, and wonderfully sunny in spring and this summer. You can even take a trip to Marken. And everything’s close to our capital.
Rottemeren cycling tour
Of course you don't leave the Netherlands without a visit to the buzzing metropole of Rotterdam. You can also discover this city in a relaxed way by bike and then visit the beautiful surroundings. The tour takes you past all kinds of recreational areas, such as forests and lakes and of course beautiful old Dutch highlights such as authentic mills. An ideal outing on a beautiful day. On this trip you use a ferry across the Rottemeren!
The Dune Water Route
Back in North Holland. What could be more idyllic than cycling along the beach? Can you hear the dunes rustling? The Dune Water Route is a beautiful cycling route that runs 20 km from Castricum through the North Holland Dune Reserve. Along the way you will pass a few birdwatching huts. Put your bike aside and let your eyes wander along the various shorebirds that make their home there.
The Great Polder Route
A little more easterly, in the middle of the Netherlands, we cycle through the polders of Utrecht! It is a total of 40 km and we start in Amersfoort. Via Soest and the royal palace of Soestdijk you cycle in the direction of Baarn, before diving into the Eempolder. Try taking this route early in the morning, when morning mist is over the fields and birds are waking up. Beautiful and full of peace. With a chance of rare meadow birds. A wonderful start to the day in beautiful surroundings!
The Lauwersmeer Route
Go north! This tour takes you along the northern border region of Groningen and Friesland. Cross the Lauwersmeer National Park and the Marnewaard nature reserve. On this traditional Dutch route of 45 km you pass a very large lake. Guaranteed beautiful view and just enjoy.
Prepare: some tips for a safe long trip.
Before you cycle into the wide world, you first want to check your bike and gear.
- Check your tire pressure.
- Bring a tire repair kit, which you can buy at a bicycle shop or supermarket.
- Check the brakes
- Check your bicycle chain: tight enough and lubricated?
- It's still the Netherlands: do you have a good raincoat or poncho with you?
- Food and drink. You can encounter the most delicious eateries along the way. But sometimes nothing for miles. Make sandwiches, take plenty of water with you. And if you really want to last a little longer: take some cans of Nightwatch with you, the 100% Plant Based Extreme Energy Drink for Focus & Power.
