{"id":11581,"date":"2023-04-20T11:56:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T09:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=11581"},"modified":"2023-04-20T11:56:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T09:56:19","slug":"cycling-over-the-utrecht-hills-ridge-round-explorer-with-erwin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/fietsen-over-de-utrechtse-heuvelrug-ronde-explorer-met-erwin","title":{"rendered":"Cycling over the Utrecht Hills: a round explorer with Erwin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our explorers love traveling abroad. But they also have routes, hidden gems, and tips in their own backyard, which is called the Netherlands. Because what you experience as a \u2018standard tour\u2019 is a new discovery for someone else. Explorer Erwin from the Mountain High Chasers has been cycling on the Utrecht Heuvelrug and gives his favorite tips. Check out his cycling route over the Utrecht Heuvelrug and go on an adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Text and photos Erwin \/\/ Mountain High Chasers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backyard playground: cycling over the Utrecht Hills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cycling in my \u2018backyard\u2019 offers variety. Numerous short climbs with the Amerongse Berg as the leader. Playing with the wind on the Lekdijk along the Nederrijn. Exploring the tranquility of the forest to eliminate that same wind. The farm area \u2018above\u2019 the Heuvelrug with numerous quiet roads. The same tranquility, decorated with fruit cultivation, but again \u2018below\u2019 the Heuvelrug. This cycling route takes you through all the highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Defensive road: not to be missed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are enough elements for a wonderful ride, but there are still two stretches I don\u2019t want to miss, so I\u2019m going anyway. The Defensieweg (!) is for me the most beautiful road here, a strip of asphalt without cars running straight through the forest, winding and undulating. Mmm-mmm. Absurdly, there\u2019s much more asphalt to be found at Vliegbasis Soesterberg. Where you cycle over a former start-and-landing runway for jet fighters. The surprise on the faces of newcomers never wears off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In and out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To tie all of this together in the most beautiful way possible, combined with a dislike of traffic lights, my favorite route is creative. In this route, I violate an aesthetic rule: I go back and forth along the same path. Take the route when it\u2019s dry. Short stretches of gravel (very sturdy gravel, by the way), a small section of narrow bike path through the forest, and (surprise) a gravel trail won\u2019t get you in trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for caffeine on the go<\/h3>\n\n\n\n