A Kanaal - backyard-trip in Holland

Hunebed · 02-08-2013, 12:12 PM

Accessable through my back-yard is an easy going 70km trip, mostly unpaved roads and tracks. It's great for getting a free head and on terms with the bike again. This is a farewel to the most comfortable off-road bike I've owned. I don't need much steering lock on this trip, but the lack of it is the reason this bike had to go - and the weight...

Near Ter Apel are some canals used to lay dry a moor and transport the peat to Groningen and other city's.
They are lined with unpaved tracks and lots of trees, mostly on both sides. Let's give it some stick!

At some places the canal is widened for boats to turn around.

From grass to sand. Almost forgot to take a picture.

Many turn-bridges and the old houses for the bridgewatcher-families.

And a newer bridge to accomodate the many cyclists that come here during summer.

One of the trickier bits I cannot pass.

A three-legged bridge nicknamed Mercedes Bridge by the locals,

Sand again

Some concrete left-overs from the german occupancy, unscratched...

Hunebed · 02-08-2013, 12:23 PM

Sand again.

And one of the sluices build in the canals.

Sometimes the path gets a bit narrower

I have no idea what these are doing here, but I like them.

It's doable, but I do not want to destroy it. Did I tell you the kwak is heavy?

The renovated bastion Bourtange.

and a cup of coffee

Hunebed · 02-08-2013, 12:40 PM

Who's that lady?

Off-roading too!

E-biking

and taking some pictures too

There is one of those buggers again

Boring?

Gravel!

These bridge-watchers houses are popular and well-kept.

Some newer buildings, less atractive.

And a 'Snikke' rebuild to party

This was supposed to be a hedgerow. It's more beautiful this way!

The old cloister of Ter Apel. Getting near home again.

Crossing Ter Apel Main Street

Remnants of old railway bridge

Up the bridgehead

on to the old track

Almost home

Bye Kwak....

Bye people

bovine · 02-08-2013, 01:16 PM

Thanks for the tour, beautiful country you live in.

LC4nicator · 02-08-2013, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the report.
Beautiful pictures.
Why is the Kwaka too heavy?
What bike would you prefer?

evanqueen · 02-08-2013, 05:48 PM

I lived in Holland from 1986 through 1991. I lived in Scherpenzeel and Soesterberg. You Dutch are the friendliest people on earth. Thanks for posting this pictures of Holland.

Psycho18th · 02-08-2013, 07:00 PM

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Psycho

Hunebed · 02-09-2013, 01:14 PM

You're all welcome. Happy to see some people also like pictures without mountains!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC4nicator

Thanks for the report.
Beautiful pictures.
Why is the Kwaka too heavy?
What bike would you prefer?

Answering both questions in one time i hope:
http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=450

GP MX Fan · 02-09-2013, 07:43 PM

I spent a couple of years in Limburg near Maastricht, was stationed there in the Army. Loved every minute of my time there and was fortunate enough to see most of your beautiful country. Thanks for taking us along on your ride.

Dave

Bendernz · 02-10-2013, 01:07 AM

Very cool. Feel free to post more any time.

LC4nicator · 02-13-2013, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunebed

You're all welcome. Happy to see some people also like pictures without mountains!

Answering both questions in one time i hope:
http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=450

That's a sweet bike!

Looks great without the decals as well.

I would love one myself but I just cannot see myself riding a bike that weighs less than me!

Backcountryboy · 02-14-2013, 04:29 PM

Thanks for sharing. Nice to see such interesting riding in a beautiful part of the world.

02-08-2013, 12:12 PM	#1
Hunebed ^OP Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Holland Oddometer: 65	A Kanaal - backyard-trip in Holland Accessable through my back-yard is an easy going 70km trip, mostly unpaved roads and tracks. It's great for getting a free head and on terms with the bike again. This is a farewel to the most comfortable off-road bike I've owned. I don't need much steering lock on this trip, but the lack of it is the reason this bike had to go - and the weight... Near Ter Apel are some canals used to lay dry a moor and transport the peat to Groningen and other city's. They are lined with unpaved tracks and lots of trees, mostly on both sides. Let's give it some stick! At some places the canal is widened for boats to turn around. From grass to sand. Almost forgot to take a picture. Many turn-bridges and the old houses for the bridgewatcher-families. And a newer bridge to accomodate the many cyclists that come here during summer. One of the trickier bits I cannot pass. A three-legged bridge nicknamed Mercedes Bridge by the locals, Sand again Some concrete left-overs from the german occupancy, unscratched... __________________ ---------- PPM

02-08-2013, 12:23 PM	#2
Hunebed ^OP Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Holland Oddometer: 65	A Kanaal - backyard-trip in Holland 2 Sand again. And one of the sluices build in the canals. Sometimes the path gets a bit narrower I have no idea what these are doing here, but I like them. It's doable, but I do not want to destroy it. Did I tell you the kwak is heavy? The renovated bastion Bourtange. and a cup of coffee __________________ ---------- PPM

02-08-2013, 12:40 PM	#3
Hunebed ^OP Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Holland Oddometer: 65	A Kanaal - backyard-trip in Holland 3 Who's that lady? Off-roading too! E-biking and taking some pictures too There is one of those buggers again Boring? Gravel! These bridge-watchers houses are popular and well-kept. Some newer buildings, less atractive. And a 'Snikke' rebuild to party This was supposed to be a hedgerow. It's more beautiful this way! The old cloister of Ter Apel. Getting near home again. Crossing Ter Apel Main Street Remnants of old railway bridge Up the bridgehead on to the old track Almost home Bye Kwak.... Bye people __________________ ---------- PPM

02-08-2013, 01:16 PM	#4
bovine Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Oddometer: 53	Thanks for the tour, beautiful country you live in. __________________ What if cows could fly Be messy wouldn't it

02-08-2013, 02:38 PM	#5
LC4nicator Certified Wino Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Oddometer: 416	Thanks for the report. Beautiful pictures. Why is the Kwaka too heavy? What bike would you prefer? __________________ Conman62 in the "other world"......dirtbikeworld.net The beatings will continue untill morale improves! 2006 KTM 525 EXC

02-08-2013, 05:48 PM	#6
evanqueen Learning Contentment Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sumter SC Oddometer: 16	Brings back memories I lived in Holland from 1986 through 1991. I lived in Scherpenzeel and Soesterberg. You Dutch are the friendliest people on earth. Thanks for posting this pictures of Holland.

02-08-2013, 07:00 PM	#7
Psycho18th Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 202	Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Psycho __________________ 02 DRZ400E Dualsported and plated in AZ 04 KTM 200 EXC (Cheater Bike, plated in AZ) 85 HON XL80S (Wife's ride) 02 SUZ JR50 and 00 YAM TTR 90 (kids' bikes) 89 Lockheed F-16C (Work vehicle )

02-09-2013, 07:43 PM	#9
GP MX Fan Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Leavenworth, Kansas Oddometer: 30	I spent a couple of years in Limburg near Maastricht, was stationed there in the Army. Loved every minute of my time there and was fortunate enough to see most of your beautiful country. Thanks for taking us along on your ride. Dave __________________ 2002 Heritage Softail Classic 1998 Honda CR250 1983 OSSA 303 Trials And a herd of small Hondas and Power Wheels for the kids

02-10-2013, 01:07 AM	#10
Bendernz Torrential Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Oddometer: 453	Very cool. Feel free to post more any time. __________________ The Adventures of Yello Peril Yello Peril in Search of the Disappearing Guns Yello Peril: Return to Muriwai Yello Peril: Return to Woodhill Mountains, Memories and Magnficent Flying Machines

02-14-2013, 04:29 PM	#12
Backcountryboy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Oddometer: 138	Thanks for sharing. Nice to see such interesting riding in a beautiful part of the world. __________________ If Not Now.... When? 2003 KLR 650 2012 BMW R1200RT

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