Training 2026 Week 15: Schrödinger’s tandem
Finally, after weeks of waiting, it was time for the final pre-Race Around The Netherlands (RATN) test. One last dress rehearsal before the main act, except the costumes are lycra, …
Training 2026 week 11: The Limousine bonked first
This week we decided to attempt another 500 km (311 mi) ride to prepare as well as possible for the Race Around the Netherlands, and to test and tweak some …
Training 2026 Week 9: Two Days, One Tandem, Zero Regrets
Gear update Saddle As I wrote last week, I decided to order the same saddle I had, but in the narrower version. When it arrived, it looked… off. I quickly …
Bike to Work challenge 2025
When my coworker Max asked if I wanted to join his Bike to Work team, I didn’t hesitate, of course I was in! I’ve done the challenge before and felt like it …
Tour de Hieber 2024
Introduction After falling short in 2023 due to a planning oversight, it was time for redemption with our DIY ultra version of the Tour de Hieber. For those unfamiliar, the …
Training for the Race Around The Netherlands 2024
Introduction Participating in the Race Around The Netherlands has been my dream for years, yet amidst the business of life, committing to the required training was not possible. However, an unexpected career …