Our first cycling stage in Holland will be a 38 -mile (60 -km) ride from Bunnik to Amsterdam via Hilversum. Bunnik lies in the very centre of the Netherlands surrounded by rolling woodland, meandering rivers, and fields of tulips. For part of the journey, we'll be cycling alongside the 'Crooked Rhine' river. Admittedly, the looping bends will slow us down a bit, but in the later stages, there are several long straights on which we'll be able to make up time.