Belgium cycling map courtesy of fietsroute.org |
While researching how to get around northern Belgium I found that they have an extensive cycling network with more then 2500 miles of cycling paths criss-crossing throughout just the northern half of the country. Most of these are long distance routes cutting through most of the major towns and cities, and even crossing borders into Amsterdam and the Netherlands. This is a great contrast to what is seen in the US where you're lucky to have a narrow bicycle lane in a city. Admittedly some cities have nice networks for cyclists such a Denver/Boulder and Portland Oregon, but they pale in comparison to a country wide paved network of paths set apart from the larger vehicles like cars and trucks.
I'll be sure to post a few pictures if I see anything of interest. I'm not entirely sure what to expect from this country other than cycling, chocolate, and beer. Actually those 3 things should make for an exciting trip.
Beer, Chocolate and Cycling? What more could you want?? Besides a little sexy time!
ReplyDeletecycling, chocolate, and beer ... great now i want to go also!
ReplyDeletenice you also like cycling I cannot wait more for tour de france
ReplyDeletewow, so cool. I am into biking too. This Sunday I am doing a 50 km bike ride in Toronto for heart and stroke
ReplyDeletecycling, chocolate, and beer. sounds pretty awesome to me
ReplyDeletedude, travel as much of those trails as you can, then once your trip is over post the same map again on your blog with all the trails marked that you traveled!
ReplyDeleteSounds great, have a really good time. Can't wait to see the photos!
ReplyDeleteyeah have a good one bro
ReplyDeletelove the blog mmmm
ReplyDeletethose are some long ass routes
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