On Sunday the stage goes from Amsterdam to Utrecht, but not in a straight line. The route also goes through a place called Houten. That’s where I lived for like 18 years and passes through a very small village called Schalkwijk, which is like 6km from where I live currently, and ends in Utrecht, where I lived for 4 years.

Coworkers and friends are all very excited and curious about this big event. Highways will be closed, city’s locked down and new park+ride places are discovered. There is even free (as in coins) parking in Utrecht. Everyone is planning to go and see them, and tries to think of options to see the group multiple times. Although the bikers are probably gone in two seconds, it is not like the Giro ends up in NL every year.

Of course I’m going to see this madness up close, in Schalkwijk. Be sure to watch TV, so you can see me. I’m the one in the white coat :) Anyhow enjoy the tour around The Netherlands, it’s a great country and the planned route gives a nice overview of the tiny part of the world where I live.