I'm going to be in Amsterdam on Saturday November 18 with some time to spare. Wondering if there are any local riders that are both A) intersted in some sort of a ride, and B) possessing of an extra unicycle I could borrow.
I'd love to hook up for a ride, but my trip is business, and I don't have the leeway of being able to pack along a uni. If no extra unis are available, I would always be willing to substitute having a few pints in place of a ride, in the interest of meeting some forum members face-to-face.
hey i life in the netherlands i will ask it on the dutch unicycle forum www.eenwiel.nl/forum
i would like to ride with some people from the forum
hmms just see that it is on the 18 of november i cant ride than because the 25 i alsow have to go somewhere so i cant pay the ticket to get into amsterdam
there is another person that unicycle in amsterdam but i don't now if he still unicycle i think he stopped but i'am not sure his website www.eenwieleren.nl
I know 2 riders in amsterdam ina and leo. Maybe you get leo with xxxxxxx.com
I'm here. Ina probably to. I have a 20" with a 30 cm seatpost you could use (unless it's wet, as it has a wheel with 34 led lights in the rim).
Dunno what I'll be doing that day. Possible I'll be practising something unique at a special facillity (a company that probably wants me to remain silent about it for a while). If not I glady come out to ride, but... the weather is pretty cold and wet already (as it's november). I don't drink beer, but I gladly drink a Cherry Coke with you somewhere.
In the US call me at 702-866-9LEO In NL call me at +31 (0)624-235053 Or email leo at unicycle.net
I'm here. Ina probably to. I have a 20" with a 30 cm seatpost you could use (unless it's wet, as it has a wheel with 34 led lights in the rim).
Dunno what I'll be doing that day. Possible I'll be practising something unique at a special facillity (a company that probably wants me to remain silent about it for a while). If not I glady come out to ride, but... the weather is pretty cold and wet already (as it's november). I don't drink beer, but I gladly drink a Cherry Coke with you somewhere.
In the US call me at 702-866-9LEO In NL call me at +31 (0)624-235053 Or email leo at unicycle.net
that reminds me of your "cherry coke on biker lady story".
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iridemymuni said:
i think everybody agrees when i say you lucky son of a [censored]
I'm going to be in Amsterdam on Saturday November 18 with some time to spare. Wondering if there are any local riders that are both A) intersted in some sort of a ride, and B) possessing of an extra unicycle I could borrow.
Hey Tom, I'm not a local to Amsterdam, it's about an hour drive from where I live. Not that that is a problem but I have no idea about the best spots to ride there. I recently sold my spare muni which leaves me without any "doubles", except that I have two 29'ers of which one is a Schlumpf. But then again I hardly have fellow riders for touring; maybe Walter would want to join. How much time do you have anyway?
that reminds me of your "cherry coke on biker lady story".
Well that was because I don't hit women. Tom is a man, so he does'nt have to worry about getting Cherry Coke in his hair at all.
Klaas Bil said:
I have no idea about the best spots to ride there.
What about "Rondje Haarlemmermeer" it's 65km along the water that's around the Haarlemmermeerpolder. I have no long distance unicycle, otherwise I probably joined.
We discussed it on the dutch forum, ehm, timing sucks because it's on a Saturday, and most people have to work on Saturdays, seeing as most unicyclists are teenagers. Also, bringing a spare uni via train is horrible, hope you still find people to ride with!
Hey Tom, I'm not a local to Amsterdam, it's about an hour drive from where I live. I recently sold my spare muni which leaves me without any "doubles", except that I have two 29'ers of which one is a Schlumpf. How much time do you have anyway?
Hi Klass. In terms of time, I have about a half day I could devote to riding, then need to spend some time sampling local fare and checking out the 'Van Gogh Museum' (http://www.amsterdam.info/museums/van_gogh_museum/). I'm thinking 29ers might be perfect for tooling around the city, just based on the basic info at 'this link' (http://www.amsterdam.info/transport/bikes/). I'd be much more inclined to riding around the city and seeing some 'things' (http://www.amsterdam.info/sights/), stopping at points of interest, versus muni or anything else.
Dustin: thanks for checking with the local forum. I remember that whole thing about having to work on Saturday. I'm looking forward to having this one off to relax in such an excellent city. My first time there, so I'm quite psyched.
I'd be much more inclined to riding around the city and seeing some 'things' (http://www.amsterdam.info/sights/), stopping at points of interest
Sounds like a nice way to explore the city! But not with me as a guide, I suck at finding my way around there. If one of the Amsterdammers would be willing to guide (on a uni of course), I might come along. Leo, John, François or Sybren come to mind as possible guides. None of those is a teenager either.
Sounds like a nice way to explore the city! But not with me as a guide, I suck at finding my way around there. If one of the Amsterdammers would be willing to guide (on a uni of course), I might come along.
While guides are great things, I wasn't looking for one here. Two unicycles, a map, and some extra caffeine would make for a fine adventure. 🙂
Can we take the discussion off here? Tom you can email me on my unicyclist.com email. The address is of the usual form [email hidden] . I am subscribed to this thread so anyone replying here will still be heard.
Okay, time to resurrect this thread. The ride didn't happen last time, but I will be over in Amsterdam again shortly. I have a free day in the city on Saturday, September 15. This time, I will be able to pack along a 29" road uni, so as not to be a uni-less burden on any locals that might want to ride. I'd be interested in some riding in the city, with a little tourist action thrown in if possible. Ideally morning to mid-day, so I can spend the afternoon enjoying some of the famous coffee in the local cafes. But afternoon would work too.
