The Challenge

Here is little bit of information about our London to Amsterdam bike ride challenge.


Mission

To cycle from Trafalgar Square in London to Rembrandt Square in Amsterdam in July/August 2010 over a period of 6 days covering over 290 miles / 470 km.


Route Map

We plan to cycle through 3 countries; England, Belgium and the Netherlands as the route takes us through London, Ramsgate, Brugge, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

Here are the details of the major milestones on our route to Amsterdam.


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Route Details

  • Day 1: London to Dover

    Distance:
    80 miles
    Average Speed:
    10 mph
    Time in the saddle:
    8 hours
    Break time:
    2 hours
    Times:
    08:00 – 18:00
    Overnight in:
    Dover

  • Day 2: Dover to Brugge (via Dunkerque)

    08:00 Ferry arrive Oostende 10:00 [11.00am local time]

    Distance:
    45 miles
    Average Speed:
    10 mph
    Time in the saddle:
    4.5 hours
    Break time:
    1.0 hours
    Times:
    13:00 – 18:30
    Overnight in:
    Brugge

  • Day 3: Brugge All Day

  • Day 4: Brugge to Antwerpen

    Distance:
    60 miles
    Average Speed:
    10 mph
    Time in the saddle:
    6 hours
    Break time:
    1.5 hours
    Times:
    09:00 – 16:30
    Overnight in:
    Antwerp

  • Day 5: Anterpen to Rotterdam

    Distance:
    60 miles
    Average Speed:
    10 mph
    Time in the saddle:
    6 hours
    Break time:
    1.5 hours
    Times:
    09:00 – 16:30
    Overnight in:
    Rotterdam

  • Day 6: Rotterdam to Amsterdam

    Distance:
    45 miles
    Average Speed:
    10 mph
    Time in the saddle:
    4.5 hours
    Break time:
    1.5 hours
    Times:
    11:00 – 16:30
    Overnight in:
    Brugge

  • Overall Trip Stats

    Total distance:
    290 miles
    Total hours in the saddle:
    29 hours

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