Day 2 - Delft - Etten Leur - Aug. 27

After a good night's sleep by all - we were treated to a delicious "pannekoek" breakfast - this is not the norm for Holland, pannekoeken are for lunch but they agreed.  Once more it was a rainy morning.  The van could not be parked close by so it had to be picked up for all the luggage and the cyclists were off once again.  Right now the blog is being written by someone who is not cycling so you are getting the perspective from a support team member - cyclists will hopefully write a blog from time to time.  I unfortunately do not feel safe cycling so have joined Anna in the van - Anna is very happy and so am I for now.  Today is going to be a long day of cycling - it's on top of the dykes and the tail wind is favourable.  Mid day we are to meet at the Delta Works Expo for a tour - this would be a welcome rest for the cyclists and a chance for them to warm up.  Because Anna and I have gone shopping for supplies, lunch is "tailgate" today which saves time for the cyclists.  Too bad coffee shops aren't as readily available as we are used to.  The afternoon is long and wet once again and the cyclists arrive at "Het Witte Paard" in Etten Leur at 6:00 p.m.  The bike paths make the route longer because Bill has worked hard at avoiding major highways.  If you are checking your maps, you will notice that this is the case.

Distance travelled today 131 km - Flat tires 2 - Total flats 5

Rainy conditions make for more flats since the roads are wet and the tires pick up all kinds of gravel.