October 18, 2026
Haarlem to Zandvoort in the rain
Thirty kilometres, one puncture, and the best apple pie I have had this year. The dune path is closed north of the beach pavilion until spring, so take the road through Bentveld instead.
Short notes on cycling, coffee and quiet places along the North Sea coast.
Thirty kilometres, one puncture, and the best apple pie I have had this year. The dune path is closed north of the beach pavilion until spring, so take the road through Bentveld instead.
After three months with a hand grinder I am convinced the ritual matters more than the burrs. Medium-fine, fifteen grams, two minutes of patience.
Ferry from Den Helder, rented bikes at the harbour, and lighthouse at sunset. Bring a windbreaker even in July.