📍 Day 1 – Hook of Holland to Drochtersen Germany
🗓️ Date: 9th August 25
🏍️ Route: Hook of Holland ➡ Camping am Leuchtturm Drochtersen
📏 Distance Covered: 530 km
🕒 Riding Time: 8 hours 50 minutes (inc. Lunch)
🌤️ Weather: Beautiful sunny day with highs of 28 degrees
📸 Today’s Highlights:
- 🏞️ Scenic Roads: Epic views of rivers & canals through Holland
- 📷 Must-see Spot: Today was a transit day the highlight being the ferry crossing from Blexen
- 🍽️ Lunch Break: La Place Zwolle Holland
- 🛑 Fuel / Coffee Stops: We fueled at Heede & afternoon coffee was Weserschlosschen restaurant at the Blexham Ferry
🧠 Thoughts from the Road:
“Cafes in Holland are few & far between unless you are happy with McDonalds”
“Fuel stations in rural Germany are scarce when you need them”
🛌 Tonight’s Stay:
🏨 Location: Camping am Leuchtturm
🧼 Amenities: Plenty of Shower blocks, shop in reception & hot food available
📶 WiFi: No WiFi but there is 5G
📷 Photo Gallery:
📍 Map:
🔧 Bike Notes:
🛠️ Testing out new chain oilers we purchased at the ABR Festival a few teething issues to smooth out. Bikes performed flawlessly. Mosko Moto luggage superb as ever. First time for Duncan using the packing cubes “game changer” review to follow
Tomorrow:
Another long transit day to get to Hirtshals for the Ferry to Norway, we dock at 0115 on Monday morning. Any recommendations for a wild campsite will be appreciated…
💬 Comments & Messages:
Got questions about the route or suggestions for tomorrow? Drop them below! 👇
Tags: #MotorbikeTour #EuropeByBike #TheHappyBikers #Day1 #Adventure #Nordkapp2025
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