This was the first day of the Fietsvierdaagse Hoeven, which is a series of 4 bicycle rides around the Hoeven region, commencing at Hoeven, 5 km away. It’s the 40th anniversary of the rides and is a pretty big deal – you can choose the 25, 50 or 100 km daily ride depending one your level of enthusiasm or fitness. Because the rides are tailored for people at all levels, there is a wide range of age groups involved. I twisted my back the night before (ouch) so I spent most of the day laying down, but Frances, Ineke, tante Jo and tante Annie (in their 70s and 80s) along with some friends, did the 25 km ride. Frances arrived back a bit tired and tipsy after having a rose beer at their last stop in the finishing area, and the 5km ride back home.
