29.06.25 Scheveningen-Mijdrecht

 Waking up to a beautiful morning, breakfast and then on our way back to starting point Mijdrecht. A light northern wind (of course it turned!), but nothing like yesterday.

After leaving Scheveningen, we passed through the medium-sized towns Wassenaar and Voorschoten, before coming to Leiden, a larger university city. After that, riding through a fascinating landscape of meadows, lakes, windmills (especially the old kind) and endless canals of course. I would say this was the most beautiful day of our three-day tour.

Windmill in Achtienhoven, once used for keeping the polders dry

There are many bridges, but not everywhere, and some places there are ferries specifically for bicycles. The Netherlands at its best - water and cycling.

Anbjørg on a ferry close to Woubrugge

And then in Ter Aar, a funny statue honouring another Dutch specialty: ice skating.

A traditional way of ice skating

Around three o'clock we came back to the car in Mijdrecht after a great tour. Some reflections: Anbjørg at 71 hardly ever rides the bicycle (except when we're in the Netherlands), but easily rides a three-day 150km tour. Why are so many people, many much younger, using e-bikes? Too little exercise is one of our time's health challenges. Forget the e-bike, back on your bicycle folks!

60km in 5:30.