The Route, 3 Cities Challenge - London, Amsterdam, Brussels

Itinerary

Day 1 London to Harwich 

I start my challenge in East London, leaving the bustle of the city behind as I make my way through the wonderful Essex countryside, weaving up the east coast through the oldest recorded town of Colchester to our end point Harwich. Form here I catch the overnight ferry to Holland.

90 miles approx

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Day 2 Hook of Holland to Amsterdam  

Arriving in the glorious Dutch land I will cycle past canals and historical cities of Holland, coming to my stop for the evening in Amsterdam. 

65 miles approx

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Day 3 Amsterdam to Turnhout

An early start as I take on my longest day, however the route is relatively flat as I whine my way down through the beautiful Dutch countryside, until we arrive in gothic Turnout. Sounds idyllic apart from the infamous cross-winds, that could reduce my speed by 50% if it's blowing the wrong way.

113 miles approx

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Day 4 Turnhout to Brussels 

My last day in the saddle, as I travel past the quiet Belgium villages making my way into the capital of Brussels. Here I end my challenge and celebrate with a well earned Belgian beer or three!

75 miles approx

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Day 5 Brussels to London on the Eurostar 

Today is free to explore the wonders of Brussels, if I can still walk, taking in the sites and enjoying the city, until the Eurostar in the afternoon which will take me back to St Pancreas London.