Author Topic: Dutch brevets in 2020 (Read 28556 times)

slugbait · « **Reply #100 on:** 07 February, 2020, 06:42:40 am »

What's so difficult about the return journey? Sprinter to Den Bosch from Nijmegen Dukenburg, catch a train to Amsterdam from there. Last train is at 22:56.

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #101 on:** 07 February, 2020, 09:41:25 am »

Quote from: slugbait on 07 February, 2020, 06:42:40 am

What's so difficult about the return journey? Sprinter to Den Bosch from Nijmegen Dukenburg, catch a train to Amsterdam from there. Last train is at 22:56.

Ooh, that's a much more friendly journey. I don't know what I was doing wrong, 9292 kept sending me on a bus via Arnhem.

Right, given the above option, I'm gonna try to get the 0606 from Sloterdijk!

J

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #102 on:** 07 February, 2020, 10:24:32 am »

I have made a gpx of the route with the diversion in place, with the old bit chopped out. If anyone else wants to use it, you're welcome to.

http://photos.quixotic.eu/misc/nmg_custom.gpx

Use at own risk etc...

J

slugbait · « **Reply #103 on:** 07 February, 2020, 10:46:53 am »

Thanks, QG! I was already on my way when the new route was sent around. I didn't have the chance to create my own new GPX-file.

Ivo · « **Reply #104 on:** 07 February, 2020, 10:57:42 am »

Quote from: slugbait on 07 February, 2020, 10:46:53 am

Thanks, QG! I was already on my way when the new route was sent around. I didn't have the chance to create my own new GPX-file.

For those already on their way, I'm staying in the centre of Nijmegen tonight and have a netbook with Mapsource + the new route with me.

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #105 on:** 07 February, 2020, 03:24:53 pm »

Fnnnngh. The 0606 departure is showing as no longer available on 9292. Looks like I need to be on an 0541 from Sloterdijk. Via Centraal, Rotterdam, and Breda...

Thanks NS...

J

Zed43 · « **Reply #106 on:** 07 February, 2020, 03:55:26 pm »

Or mail the organiser (Roef) that you will arrive at around 9:30, starting between 9 and 10 is ok but he appreciates a heads up. Then take the 7:00 train from Sloterdijk, transfer at Den Bosch and arrive at 8:55 in Nijmegen. 7km from CS to the start.

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #107 on:** 07 February, 2020, 04:47:41 pm »

Quote from: Zed43 on 07 February, 2020, 03:55:26 pm

Or mail the organiser (Roef) that you will arrive at around 9:30, starting between 9 and 10 is ok but he appreciates a heads up. Then take the 7:00 train from Sloterdijk, transfer at Den Bosch and arrive at 8:55 in Nijmegen. 7km from CS to the start.

Problem is as a full value rider, I then make it harder for myself by about 30 minutes...

J

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #108 on:** 07 February, 2020, 04:52:01 pm »

I've emailed Roef, let's see what they say.

It does rather cut it fine at the end... tho, given the 2256 return train... The extra hour of sleep would be very appreciated tho...

J

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #109 on:** 07 February, 2020, 07:04:23 pm »

I've not had a reply from the organiser yet, but if anyone who is riding, and will be there early enough, could you tell Roef that I will be a little late. Gonna risk the 0700 from Sloterdijk.

Thanks

J

Ivo · « **Reply #110 on:** 07 February, 2020, 09:14:24 pm »

I'll be there early so I'll tell Roef.
It's very quiet at the hostel so if you want to change your plans at last minute, I could ask the girl at the reception if you can still book.

One other rider at the hostel, I've spotted a Canyon with a PBP bottle

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #111 on:** 07 February, 2020, 09:36:37 pm »

Quote from: Ivo on 07 February, 2020, 09:14:24 pm

I'll be there early so I'll tell Roef.
It's very quiet at the hostel so if you want to change your plans at last minute, I could ask the girl at the reception if you can still book.

One other rider at the hostel, I've spotted a Canyon with a PBP bottle

Thanks. I got a reply back from Roef. So all is good. May consider the hostel tho.

Thanks!

J

Ivo · « **Reply #112 on:** 07 February, 2020, 09:46:50 pm »

The route change does cost me 13 extra tiles on my cluster though

Zed43 · « **Reply #113 on:** 08 February, 2020, 06:42:54 am »

Quote from: Ivo on 07 February, 2020, 09:46:50 pm

The route change does cost me 13 extra tiles on my cluster though

Should have packed your swimming trunks

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #114 on:** 08 February, 2020, 06:53:06 am »

Realised that the train stops at Wijchen, 10 mins before it gets to Nijmegen, and Wijchen is only 500m or so further than Nijmegen station. Think I'm gonna try that.

J

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #115 on:** 08 February, 2020, 11:24:19 pm »

Finished in 1240. And managed to catch the 2256 to den Bosch.

Thank you so much to Zed43 for letting me suck your wheel so much, hope I didn't cause you to get home too late

Thanks to slugbait for pointing me at a viable train home.

I think I added 93 new tiles to my count today. Plus two municipalities (now at 341)

Both my bike, and me need a shower...

J

Zed43 · « **Reply #116 on:** 09 February, 2020, 12:53:28 am »

You're welcome QC, nice riding with you. Almost home now...

Ivo · « **Reply #117 on:** 09 February, 2020, 08:08:31 am »

A pity you were so tight on your train departures that you couldn't come upstairs to Roef's place for soup.
I'm still at the hostel now. It was a nice ride, a winter route with many place to hide should the weather turn foul.

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #118 on:** 09 February, 2020, 09:18:01 am »

The route was interesting, tho something that still confuses me is why the detour at Ottello? We could have gone straight on upto the roundabout, but instead the route goes left through the village.

Was there originally a control there?

J

farfetched · « **Reply #119 on:** 09 February, 2020, 10:27:07 am »

Otterlo has a few restaurants, it's where I stopped as 57 km is too short so I didn't hang around at CP1. For a winter BRM it was a good route, probably too many N roads but it's safe and easy to scratch if you have to. Never been to Barneveld before, probably the only gemeente with 2 new churches in NL

where I live they're all supermarkets and theaters now.

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #120 on:** 09 February, 2020, 10:33:27 am »

Quote from: farfetched on 09 February, 2020, 10:27:07 am

Otterlo has a few restaurants, it's where I stopped as 57 km is too short so I didn't hang around at CP1. For a winter BRM it was a good route, probably too many N roads but it's safe and easy to scratch if you have to. Never been to Barneveld before, probably the only gemeente with 2 new churches in NL where I live they're all supermarkets and theaters now.

Interesting.

You can tell we were in the Bible belt. Three massive churches in a very short distance, 2 within a kilometre. I was surprised to see they had car parks tho. I thought driving on a Sunday was frowned upon...

J

farfetched · « **Reply #121 on:** 09 February, 2020, 10:52:18 am »

I read somewhere that one is already deemed to be too small for the congregation.
They probably also come from out lying villages hence the car parks, they're not amish

You can't wash your car on a Sunday though.

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #122 on:** 09 February, 2020, 10:57:40 am »

Quote from: farfetched on 09 February, 2020, 10:52:18 am

I read somewhere that one is already deemed to be too small for the congregation.
They probably also come from out lying villages hence the car parks, they're not amish
You can't wash your car on a Sunday though.

Ah. I once drove through Martinsdijk at about 1800 on a Sunday. Everyone was walking in the same direction. The Dutch person in the car next to me explained the whole zwarte-kousenkerken. I was amazed to find cash points not working in the area. And doing more research I found a church who's website didn't work on Sundays. I lived for over ten years in Canterbury, the home of the church of England, and even I was taken back by this.

That said, the drivers in that area were very courteous yesterday.

J

FifeingEejit · « **Reply #123 on:** 09 February, 2020, 11:16:54 am »

Sounds a bit like the Wee Wee Frees.

Their ~~sunday~~ Sabbath ~~home~~ every page:
https://www.fpchurch.org.uk/we-are-closed-for-the-sabbath/

slugbait · « **Reply #124 on:** 09 February, 2020, 11:41:25 am »

Quote from: FifeingEejit on 09 February, 2020, 11:16:54 am

Sounds a bit like the Wee Wee Frees.

Their ~~sunday~~ Sabbath ~~home~~ every page:
https://www.fpchurch.org.uk/we-are-closed-for-the-sabbath/

Presbyterianism and Dutch Reformed are closely related: both have their roots in the teachings of Calvin.

Anyway, it was a nice ride yesterday albeit a bit damp from the second control onward. There were a couple of places where the route could be optimized (as mentioned above), but overall it was very well organized.