Routes

We follow the coastline that lies at Normal Amsterdam Level. This coastline runs roughly from Groningen to Goes. Without human measures such as dike construction and pumping, this would be the coastline in the Netherlands. 

We use the coastline as a metaphor because it makes it clear that climate change can have a real impact and that it could affect everyone in the Netherlands. As a country a quarter of whose surface is below sea level (NAP), we are prone to flooding. 

At the same time, our bike ride shows that with cooperation, speed and perseverance we can achieve a great deal. These same aspects play a role in tackling climate change. Only together can we prevent the NAP coastline from becoming a reality.

The route is not signposted. We trust that all participants can get by with a garmin or gpx reader. The exact routes will be announced a week before the ride.

There will be simple technical support at the break locations: So make sure your bike, and yourself, are in top condition!

* information on sea level rise from KNMI can be found here.