Vierlanden-Bahn-Radweg

This past weekend, I smashed my mileage record on the trike, which now stands at 24K with only 3 breaks in total. It was glorious weather here on Sunday when we had planned our cycle. We planned to, so did, cycle along the Vierlanden-Bahn-Radweg. The Radweg (think greenway, in the Irish context) allowed us to travel, pretty much, undisturbed to our destination, 12K, during which we had one break at a park bench en route, which was located just before a much more suitable stopping place, which we would avail of on the way back.



After an initial 2k of zig-zagging, attempting to get on the Radweg, we were on a very smooth, picturesque cycling route with ample tree cover from the sun. We met, and were overtaken by, a countable number of fellow cyclists, especially e-cyclists; they are the most annoying cyclists to be passed out by. OK, I might not be going very fast, but at least I'm trying. Good luck to them in all honesty. Technology has enabled them to push on toward the end, fitter and happier than they otherwise would've been.

Our second break came on the 12K mark. We found a very scenic outside area, overlooking the river Elbe, at which to enjoy an early dinner. I went for tortellini with mushrooms. We enjoyed both dishes, even if Claire's was only a salad.

After dinner we were ready for another 12K, deciding to take a break around the 7th K at that inviting looking cafe/restaurant we had missed earlier. We were able to park the ikes a safe distance from where we could sit outside, so we ordered 2 glasses of wine which we enjoyed in a nature-wonderland, again with plenty of tree cover from the sun.

 

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