Category: Having fun

  • Multitasking is out – singletasking is in

    Multitasking is out – singletasking is in

    I’m not sure if you are like me, I work on many things at the same time, while writing this article, I’m also answering support questions on Skype as well as talking to my wife. I’m multi-tasking and for years I have believed that multi-tasking is a great skill to have, I have started to wonder…

  • Building strong legs and core

    Building strong legs and core

    If you are going to invest time in something for your fitness – whether you see yourself in cycling or running – is a pair of strong legs. Your muscles will give you more strength and take your fitness training to new levels. Weight training lets you avoid injuries.

  • The hidden gems of Osdorp Amsterdam

    The hidden gems of Osdorp Amsterdam

    As you might have figured out from my previous post today, I did not have my bike so I walked to work and back home in the evening.

  • Fix My Bike Amsterdam

    Fix My Bike Amsterdam

    Today, I did something different, my bike needed some truing done to my wheels. Normally I do it myself, I have not had any luck getting the wheel to straighten, as I did not have all the right tools to do it right.

  • Even cyclists need to do yoga

    Even cyclists need to do yoga

    What a statement Even Cyclist Needs to do yoga, yes you need it. Cyclists that regular bike to work or competitively have a very strong cardiovascular fitness – but when it comes to flexibility, it has to be said that most of us are decidedly lacking.

  • The Dune and Bulb bike ride

    The Dune and Bulb bike ride

    You probably have heard about the spring classics, Milan San Remo, the Tour of Flanders, Liege-Bastogne-Liege, The Amstel Gold Race, or the Paris – Roubaix. I have my own spring classics, biking through the flower fields near Lisse and up along the North Zee beach between Noordwijk and Zandvoort. This is what you can experience…

  • A bike ride to the North Sea beach near Amsterdam

    A bike ride to the North Sea beach near Amsterdam

    This is a story about a bike ride, I took out to the North Sea beach, located about 25km from Amsterdam. If you visiting Amsterdam, you can rent a bike and ride out to Zandvoort or you can take the easy option, taking the train. What will you miss if you take the train, read…

  • I thought I could be an artist using AI

    I thought I could be an artist using AI

    With many artists in my family, I thought I could try out to be an artist with a twist, I took the help of technology to create a few pieces of art (I wonder if you can call it that).

  • How to prepare for a long cycle trip

    How to prepare for a long cycle trip

    I’m going to share with you – how I go about planning a long cycle trip, it consists of several factors and I will share my thoughts with you. Before I get started there is some planning needed The way I start any bike trip, is to just decide on where to start and where…

  • Cycling the Ringvaart in February

    Cycling the Ringvaart in February

    If you come to Amsterdam, you should definitely cycle along the Ringvaart canal, the Ringvaart is a true circular canal surrounding the Haarlemmermeer polder. Cycling the Ringvaart is a popular activity for folks living around Amsterdam. I ride the Ringvaart as often as I can, yesterday was no exception, it was a windy day –…