It is winter in Holland, with sub zero temperatures and some snow. This is, apart from our yearly ski holiday, the first real winter experience for the girls. And yes, life just continues! Cycling to school, horse riding and walking the cats in the garden, it is business as usual.
Piet happened to have signed up for a bike race on the beach, Scheveningen-Noordwijk and back. Together with his cycling buddy Renaat he joined some 1000 enthusiasts at Scheveningen Pier, at temperatures around zero, grey skies and a chilly southerly wind. They were sent off, and after a short "run" through soft sand the ride started at the shoreline. It turned out to be a wet (and ultimately a very cold) affair, but with the tailwind Noordwijk was reached in no time. Another drag through soft sand to cross the time check, and back along the beach. Headwind this time, so it was important to find a good group for some shelter. The finish on Scheveningen boulevard was reached after 1 hour 39 minutes, 10 minutes after Renaat and 30 minutes after the winner. As we were soaked we didn't linger, but rushed home for a hot shower and to defrost our toes and fingers!
An impression of the Rabobank Beach Challenge (27th November 2010)
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