May 9th, 2014
The rain ended in the night and the morning was overcast and very windy. Our captain of the Elodie told us to expect wind gusts up to Force 7 (50-60 km./hr.). Fortunately most of the riding had the wind either from the side or behind us. We left Leiden for the Keukenhof Gardens which were about 20 km. away. The Gardens were very good but the tulip fields before the gardens had no flowers left.
Many colours
Tulips
Some of our group
The ride to Haarlam was through many quiet bike paths including a narrow path between houses which tested our riding skills. A stop at a cafe gave us a refreshing break before we met up with the barge. The total for today was 40 km. Just after we got back we had a small thunderstorm with some hail. We were very pleased that we were inside dry and warm.
May 9th, 2014 at 4:08 pm
You guys are looking very fit and relaxed!!!! Sounds like a fun time. Enjoying the blog……
May 9th, 2014 at 5:28 pm
Lovely group photo, but where are the rest of the “bikers”? Time has gone by so quickly it seems.