In a nutshellACME goes Dutch is a quick fire tour of the flat country just across the water from the Essex heartlands. The intent is for an enjoyable ride out through different terrain, sampling local consumables, and bagging a 200km in the process.
Details confirmed to dateFerry departs from Harwich at 11pm on Friday 15th September, docking at 8am the next morning.
Return ferry departs Hook of Holland at 10pm on Saturday 16th September, docking at 6:30am the next morning.
Single cabins and breakfast have been booked for both journeys.
Confirmed attendees thus far are: Oscar's dad, jiberjaber and psyclist.
Details still to be arrangedRoute to Harwich on the Friday evening, including meal stop.
Route in Holland, although some initial ideas have been posted as follows:
- jiberjaber -
https://www.strava.com/activities/387970405 - a shorter ride completed last year
- Oscar's dad -
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19309226 - a rough and ready 200km
Places to stop, aligned with the route.
- psyclist has proposed lunch stop at circa 80km, afternoon tea at approx 150km, and meal at 200km, not too far from the terminal.
Return route from Harwich.
Other riders have expressed an interest. Please do let us know if you would like to 'go Dutch'.