Made several navigation errors which added about 12k to the ride.
Started out against headwinds and drizzle then it got worse. Ten minutes of hail was unusual. Tried cycling along the sea dyke but the wind was too strong. Very low average speed.
So, ignoring all that, here's my digest of the relationship between people and bikes in Holland.
I HAVE SEEN (A-G):
A) more than one person on a bike
- 2 obviously 1 on the saddle
and 1 on the rear wheel either astride or side saddle especially if dressed formally
- 3 usually a mum and kids
as 2 - plus 1 in a basket either over the front wheel, or between the cyclist and the handlebars
B) 1 or both speaking or txting or exercising their smartphone
C) carrying by one arm
- a ladder
- a magnificent bouquet
- an crocodile (artificial, I think)
D) carrying on one or both cyclists' backs
- musical instruments
- guitar in a case
- trombone in a case
- drumming equipment all over the bike
- haven't seen a double base yet
- fishing gear
E) people cycling under umbrellas
this I find amazing because it's usually with A)
F) with 1 or 2 dogs
quite often on a leash or else in a front or rear basket
G) one person cycling a bike plus steering another solo
So there's the way to relate to your bicycle.
Caution: not all combinations are safe.
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