The sun peeks through the rain clouds in the morning. Barry has fixed my front brake; it just needed an adjustment after getting knocked around on my low-speed crash two days ago. We head out for a series of ride-bys in the old city. It feels like speed-dating the sights.
Posthoonkerk,1860, designed by the same architect as Centraal Station and the Rijksmuseum.
Rachael AndersonI’m glad to hear your helmet. I had a bad concussion on a bike path but fortunately I had my helmet on! Reply to this comment 2 years ago
Karen PoretTo Charmaine RuppoltThe helmet lets the natives know you “aren’t”, but when you crash you are safer! Unlike a comment from a Nederlander who told me that they don’t wear helmets because they ( the cyclists) know “how to ride safely”..;( Reply to this comment 10 months ago
Car traffic on our route is light, and bikes are everywhere. You have to watch out for them coming from all directions. Riders seem skilled in avoiding crashes with each other and somehow it all works.
After a quick visit to the Stedelik Contemporary Art Museum for a little Picasso, Matisse and Beckmann, we ride south away from the crowds along the Amstel River for awhile.
Easy cruise on the bike path along the river, a nice break from the hustle and bustle in the city.
In the evening we board a boat with 8 other Americans for a cruise through the canals. It's a fun way to see the city from another perspective.
The different shapes of the gables at the building tops reflect the styles of the time. More than just decorative features, they supported winches to lift things up into the buildings.
We split a pizza on the way back to the apartment and start packing up for tomorrow's ride to Delft. Three days has been a nice introduction to Amsterdam and there's much to come back for. Hope we get the chance!
Today's ride: 26 km (16 miles) Total: 49 km (30 miles)
