Gentle countryside, prevailing south-west wind, lots of cycle paths in the Netherlands and bike-aware motorists when you need to use the roads. Follow paths signed in red from the port across to Enschede or Almelo, then choose your own route in Germany using ADFC cycle maps or download maps with tried & tested routes at www.radweit.de. Dutchflyer tickets from London to the Hook of Holland for only £25 o/w incl bike!
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