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          \LARGE{\textit{For David, who showed us all how much we can do\\if we simply get up and do it.}}
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    \small{The text of this manual is \textcopyright 2018 Nick Moffitt, and is released under a\\\href{https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/}{Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License \ccbysa}

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    Photos \textcopyright 2016,2017 Gareth Redmond-King, Brian Smith, Nick Moffitt, and Geraldine O'Grady\\(except where specified).}
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    \caption{David Eales riding backstop on the Ride London Freecycle feeder from Ealing.\par\textcopyright 2016 Paul James}%
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Each September, we organise a charity cycle ride from London to \town{Amsterdam} in memory of the late David Eales.  This manual is a guide to those participating, based on experience from past rides.  It will help you and your team prepare, and has a basic outline of the official route.

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \href{http://lcc.org.uk/}{\includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{LCC.png}}
    \link{lcc.org.uk}
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This ride began as an official fundraising event organised by the \href{http://lcc.org.uk/}{London Cycling Campaign} in 2016.  When that event was cancelled, some of the riders re-organised into a less structured trip.  David Eales helped with some of the higher-level planning, and intended to participate on a recumbent tricycle.\footnote{David was well-known for his collection of novel cargo bicycles and tandems!}

That Summer, David was suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us by Stevens-Johnson syndrome.  The rest of us dedicated the journey to his memory, and added the \href{https://sjsawareness.org.uk/}{SJS Awareness} charity to our fundraising efforts.

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    \link{sjsawareness.org.uk}
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\section{A Good First Long-Distance Tour}

The core of the trip is a four-day stretch through Belgium and The Netherlands.  The terrain is flat and the roads far more comfortable than London's.  While no one sets any speed or endurance records, riders do spend a full day in the saddle.\footnote{With regular breaks for lunch and coffee, of course!}

Most of the 2016 riders used upright commuter bikes to make the journey, and had never ridden this far before.  Two of the 2017 riders used recumbent tricycles, and one did the journey on a Brompton folding bike.  We hope to keep this ride accessible to people who wouldn't otherwise have tried an international tour!

\begin{table}[ht]
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        \toprule
        Average Daily Distance & 60 miles (100km) \\
        Average Speed & 10 MPH (16kph) \\
        Daily Time in the Saddle & 6-8 Hours \\
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    \caption{Ride statistics}
    \label{tab:statistics}
\end{table}\index{statistics}\index{distance}

Don't worry about the numbers too much: think of it as four days with two social rides each!

\begin{figure}%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{amsterdam2017.jpg}%
    \caption{Two teams comprising eight of the thirteen 2017 riders pose at the finish.}%
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\chapter{Forming Your Team}


The ride itself is organised by its participants.  All of the logistics of scheduling, the route, lodgings, food and budgeting will be negotiated and agreed upon within your team.\footnote{Don't worry, though: you will have help from veterans of the ride!}  The 2016 ride was successfully planned by six people, most of whom knew one another already.



We believe the best teams are 4-6 people, as that allows for quick discussions and easy bookings. \marginnote{The optimum team size is 4-6 people.}\index{team size} It's easier to keep track of all riders if there are only four of you.  Once a team reaches 8 people, it's probably wise to officially split into two groups even if both ride together.

Everyone's needs are different, and each of us finds different things more important than others.  If a group can't accommodate your needs, it may be worthwhile to switch teams or found a new one.  You may find lots of other riders that are more like you, but were waiting to find the right group!

\marginnote{A peloton of dedicated riders could take the trip from London to \town{Dover} in a single day, while more easygoing members tend to skip that entirely and take the train to \town{Dover} after work.}

The core of the ride is a four-day trip through Belgium and the Netherlands, but there are plenty of options for how to run the UK side of the trip.  Your team should make sure its plans line up for all members.

Make sure everyone in your team can keep pace.  One rider having to slow down to stay with the pack isn't too much of a problem, (and it could provide excellent opportunities for a full-time scout and photographer) but one rider holding back the rest can be frustrating.  Try to go on social rides together, and organise a long-distance Summer test ride in your local area.

\marginnote{Get buy-in on quality, price, and dates for accommodations from your entire team.}

Look up event schedules in each destination.  The 2017 ride arrived in Rotterdam right as a major triathlon event had taken over the city, so our favourite hostel was booked solid.  Consider lodgings further out, and contact the ride mailing list if you need help with your route.

\marginnote{Book early!}

Booking places to stay along the ride is the culmination of all the logistical details your team has to deal with.  You'll need to commit to paying an agreed-upon price for a specific type of accommodation on a specific date.  Most groups book hostels, but some may wish to stay in campsites or more expensive hotels.  Make sure everyone's expectations on lodgings are compatible.

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    \caption{Cycling infrastructure alongside a Dutch main road.}%
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    \caption{A cracked pedal bearing fixed before it could seize up entirely.}
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\section{Rider Roles}


The 2016 ride revealed some important roles that the riders played at various points.  We encourage teams to make sure that each of these roles is provided for.  Your team is all but guaranteed to perform tasks requiring each one of these skill sets during the ride.

\marginnote{Ensure your team has at least one rider who can perform each of the following four roles.}

This does not mean that you must have exactly one of each, but that you have \emph{at least one of each}.  Your only Marshal may turn out to be your best Mechanic, and that is fine.  The only exception is that your Navigator cannot also be your only Lookout or Marshal.

\marginnote{Navigator and Mechanic are the essential roles.}

If your group cannot agree on roles before the ride, just make sure that you have at least one Navigator and one Mechanic.  The other roles can emerge during the ride as needed.

\pagebreak

\subsection{Navigator}\index{team roles!Navigator}

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    Navigators study the route and stay on top of the maps and GPS traces.
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There should be one person designated the official Navigator at any one time during the ride.  This person has studied the maps and routes beforehand, and is keeping track of the group's position and progress on GPS traces, paper maps, or both.

The most critical role for the Navigator is not to keep the team from getting lost, but rather to have enough understanding of the area to get \emph{back} on track after a wrong turn.


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    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{kalmthout.jpg}
    \caption{Taking advantage of a coffee stop to check the paper map against the GPS information.}
\end{figure}

\subsection{Lookout}\index{team roles!Lookout}

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    Lookouts keep an eye on the road ahead.
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The Navigator's attention is focused on a bird's-eye view of the roads, so Lookouts focus on the street signs and cycling infrastructure.  A Lookout can spot a cycleway that appears to follow the direction the Navigator indicated, or remember a recent signpost that helps the Navigator find the route again.
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\subsection{Marshal}\index{team roles!Marshal}

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    Marshals work to keep the riders healthy and safe.
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Ride Marshals are similar to the role found in local social rides.  Marshals should be nimble cyclists who can relay messages between distant riders, run ahead to scout the route for the Lookouts, and position themselves defensively to protect team members on sub-standard road layouts.

Marshals also keep an eye to the riders themselves, suggesting breaks and looking for cafés and other rest stops.  They may have more opportunities to photograph the other riders.

\begin{figure}
    \includegraphics{marshal.jpg}
    \caption{Brian Smith calls a short break in Belgium to give the riders a bit of a rest, and hands out sweets.}
\end{figure}

\subsection{Mechanic}\index{team roles!Mechanic}

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    Mechanics are prepared to tackle minor faults.
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Mechanics know enough about bicycles to make minor field repairs and diagnose more serious problems.  The ride does not spend much time far from bike shops, so it is difficult to justify the weight of too many tools, but a Mechanic should have a portable tool set and materials for the more common technical mishaps.

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    \caption{Brian Smith's SusTrans-branded panniers struggle to clear a SusTrans-installed barrier on \smallcaps{NCN177}.}
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\chapter{Personal Preparations}


Assuming you have a team to ride with, now you need to get ready for the trip!  As this is not typically an aggressive ride schedule, the main limiting factor is time spent in the saddle.  You need to make sure that both you and your bicycle will make it through the 4-6 days of constant travel.

\section{Health and Fitness}

\marginnote{Make sure you can do 60 miles of riding in one day.}\index{distance}

The first thing to do is to make sure that you can manage a typical day's ride.  Take a day with no obligations and reasonable weather, and try to cycle as long as you can with a goal of 60 or 65 miles.\footnote{100 kilometres}  This can be a repetitive loop around a known safe track, or it can be a long journey out into the countryside.  Your experience of this will help you understand better what you're about to attempt, but keep in mind that there are effectively no hills on the Continental part of the trip.

\marginnote{Get your bike serviced and yourself checked by your GP.}

It is a good idea also to have a general checkup with your GP.  Mention that you're taking a gentle but long cycling journey on dedicated cycleways on the Continent, and explain that you expect to spend as many as 8 hours in the saddle on some days.  
\marginnote[-1\baselineskip]{Consider packing padded shorts and chamois creme.}\index{chamois creme}
Prepare yourself for saddle sores.

It is also essential to ensure that your bicycle can make the trip.  Have your bike serviced, and explain to the mechanic that it's going to be used for a long trip over relatively level and well-maintained paths.

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \href{https://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/marathon-plus.html}{\includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{marathon_plus_cut_neu.jpg}}
    \caption{The near-indestructible "Marathon Plus" tyre from Schwalbe.}
\end{marginfigure}\index{tyres, Marathon Plus}

Since punctures can take up valuable time on the ride, this may be a good time to upgrade your tyres to something more durable.  Many swear by the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres, which are not inexpensive but will last for ages.


\section{Packing}

\marginnote{Bring pannier bags, and pack light.}\index{packing!panniers}
For a journey of this length, it is essential to travel light.  Most riders will carry everything they need in panniers attached to their rear racks.  \marginnote{Use a separate small bag for valuables.}  Shouldering the weight of a rucksack is not likely to work for long, and front baskets are not typically rated for more than a few kg.

\marginnote{Dress in layers that hand-wash easily.}\index{packing!clothes}
Bring clothes that are easy to wash in the sink, and easy to layer.  The weather can shift dramatically from baking sun to a sudden rain shower, so be ready to adjust during the ride.  A good sweat-wicking base layer can help all of the other layers do their job more effectively, and will hang-dry well after a wash in a hostel sink.

\marginnote{Bring water and snacks.}\index{packing!water}\index{packing!food}
The ride will not always be near open shops when a rest stop is needed, so be sure to bring vessels that can hold 1-2L of drinking water.  Also bring snacks to share with other riders: candies are traditional for quick boosts of energy, but dense granola bars or oat biscuits go down well when dinner is still miles off.

\marginnote{Each rider should have a puncture kit.}\index{packing!puncture kit}
The Mechanic should be sure to have a decent set of travel-sized tools and a sturdy tyre pump, but it's worth each rider carrying a basic puncture kit.  If you have a trusty set of travel tools you can bring along, consider packing it if it's not too heavy.

\marginnote{Get a roaming deal or a second SIM for your phone, and consider a battery pack.}\index{packing!phone}
\marginnote{Be sure to share your phone number with other riders!}
Mobile roaming is currently free within the European Union for UK phones.  If and when this changes, you may wish to call your mobile phone service provider before the trip, and see if you can get a good deal on roaming service for the duration of the ride.

\subsection{GPS Wayfinding}\index{packing!gps}

The Navigator should be able to verify the team's rough position along the route at a glance.  GPS is universal now, but it is essential to have paper maps as a backup.

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    \href{https://www.evanscycles.com/garmin-garmin-edge-20-EV248651}{\includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{garmin.jpg}}
    \caption{The inexpensive Garmin Edge 20, with moderate battery life and "breadcrumb navigation" features. Available from: \link{goo.gl/LBdRRc}}
\end{marginfigure}\index{Garmin}

The 2016 ride was navigated almost entirely through a plotted route that was loaded onto a Garmin Edge 20.  This relatively inexpensive device can run on battery for several hours and shows a low-detail "breadcrumb" view of the route.  It won't be able to list local amenities, but it will let you know when you've strayed off-course and show you the general direction of travel to find it again.

The 2017 ride had four navigators.  Two used more elaborate Garmin units to navigate, but the other two fell into using \href{http://osmand.net/}{OSMAnd} on their mobile phones.  A smartphone with an external battery pack can last for an entire day of riding without needing to be plugged in, and the phone can download high-quality full-colour maps from the OpenStreetMap project for free.

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \href{http://osmand.net/features?id=navigation}{\includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{osmand.jpeg}}
    \caption{OSMAnd route view. Available from: \link{osmand.net}}
\end{marginfigure}\index{OSMAnd}\index{OpenStreetMap}

To save power, OSMAnd shuts off the screen until a turn is near.  Within 200m or so of the junction, the screen will come on and a voice can be configured announce the distance to the turn.  With offline maps, the route file is automatically corrected for the lay of the roads, and overall navigation is clearer and easier to manage.

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    \caption{\smallcaps{\#30, \#31} Cycling maps of Flanders (Belgium). Available from: \link{goo.gl/M312kM} \link{goo.gl/i6XYhS}}
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\subsection{Paper Maps}

Paper maps are an essential backup.\index{packing!paper maps}  The journey from \town{Dunkerque} to \town{Ghent} follows simple canals, but the section from \town{Ghent} to \town{Antwerp} is easier to illustrate with a map of the area.

The section of the ride through the Netherlands tends to follow the ordinary road network, as the Dutch are excellent at placing cycleways on main roads.  The ANWB Fietsatlas is an incredible resource, providing an A-Z of the entire country's cyclable roads.  The trip traverses an area covering at most a couple dozen pages of the atlas, so it may be worth tearing out (or making copies of) the relevant sheets to save on weight.

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    \href{https://webwinkel.anwb.nl/webwinkel/anwb-fietsatlas-nederland.html}{\includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{atlas_nl.jpg}}
    \caption{A complete cycling A-Z for the Netherlands. Available from: \link{goo.gl/XSrUw3}}
\end{marginfigure}

In 2017, one team packed a set of water-resistant and extremely durable regional cycling maps from "De Sterkste Fietskaart" series.  They are printed to a more detailed scale than the other maps, and are useful for marking the route in pencil.

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    \caption{Waterproof Dutch cycling maps. Available from:\par\noindent\link{goo.gl/PAg7jt}\par\noindent\link{goo.gl/UDKymN}}%
\end{figure}

\chapter{Lodgings}

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{cubehostel.jpg}
    \caption{The Cube Hostel in Rotterdam is a ride favourite, but book early!}
\end{marginfigure}

Aside from meals, the greatest expense will be lodgings.  The most common plan is to stay at hostels in the evenings.

David Eales had wanted to camp outdoors, but if your team does this you will need to carry your bedding on your bike.  As of this printing no one has planned for this option, so we can not yet make recommendations on campsites.  The current route assumes cities as evening destinations, so the ride schedule would need adjustment as well.

\section{Hostels}\index{hostels}

\marginnote{Bring an extra bike lock or padlock to secure your belongings in hostel rooms.}\index{packing!lock}

Given that riders travel light and spend only one night in each town, hostels are a great fit.  Sometimes if you book as a group, you can take over an entire room.  Most of the time, however, you'll find yourselves rooming with strangers.  Be sure to lock your bags well!

\marginnote{Assign each city to a different team member, and have them research and book lodgings for that night.}

Each city on your trip will need a booking.  Assign each city to someone on your team, and have them research and book the beds a month before the ride.  If the prices seem high everywhere, check for local events in the area, and consider lodging outside the city.

\section{Amsterdam}

\marginnote{Remind everyone to book their own stay in \town{Amsterdam}}

Typically on arrival in \town{Amsterdam}, everyone has their own plans.  Some may wish to return to the UK immediately, some may book hostels or hotels, and some may stay with friends.

\section{Return Trip}\index{return trip}
\marginnote{Remind everyone to book their own return passage to the UK.}

\subsection{Ferry}

Returning from \town{Hoek van Holland} by ferry is a convenient way to get your bike back to the UK.  If you do this on an overnight run, you gain the added benefit of a bed and shower, saving you the expense of a night's hotel room. \marginnote{An overnight ferry can be good value for money.} The \marginnote{\link{seat61.com/Netherlands}}\href{http://www.seat61.com/Netherlands.htm}{"Man in Seat 61"} site has a full list of options.\index{Man in Seat 61}


The trains from \town{Harwich} back to \town{London} sometimes run with bus replacement service, which does not accept bikes.  Check ahead, and either book a car or plan to take a more circuitous route (such as via Cambridge).

\subsection{Eurostar}\index{Eurostar}

\marginnote{If you decide to take the Eurostar, plan ahead so you aren't racing through customs in a panic trying to disassemble your bike.}

The "Man in Seat 61" also has \href{https://www.seat61.com/Netherlands.htm#by\%20Eurostar}{a section on taking the Eurostar}.  Look at schedules before planning your trip.  If you plan on racing back to London the moment you reach Amsterdam, allow for delays in your ride.

As of this writing, there are plans for two daily direct Eurostar trains between Amsterdam and London by the time of the ride, but obtaining bike spots on these may prove contentious.  See \link{seat61.com/bike-by-train.htm} for current advice.


\chapter{Fundraising}\index{fundraising}

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    \href{https://www.justgiving.com/london-cyclingcampaign}{\includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{LCC.png}}
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\begin{marginfigure}%
    \href{https://www.justgiving.com/sjsawarenessuk}{\includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{sjsawareness_logo_transparent.png}}
\end{marginfigure}

% FIXME: This section needs a lot of details hammered out, especially if we can get LCC to make an official "Event" in JG's listings.
As this is a charity ride, you will be asked to raise funds for either or both of the two official charities associated with the event.  At present we do all fundraising through the LCC's preferred Web site: \href{http://justgiving.com}{JustGiving}.\index{JustGiving}\index{fundraising}

Each team should \href{https://help.justgiving.com/hc/en-us/articles/200669511-A-guide-to-team-pages}{set up its own page on JustGiving}.\footnote{Follow the tutorial at: \link{goo.gl/Rs7FwN}}  You should set up a separate fundraising page \href{https://help.justgiving.com/hc/en-us/articles/200669691-Can-I-fundraise-for-more-than-one-charity-}{for each of the charities you are supporting},\footnote{\link{goo.gl/ox9uoi}} and add it to your team's page.

Individual pages tend to do better with friends, family, and co-workers.  Many feel uncomfortable asking people for money,\footnote{Don't worry too much about putting your hand out: just describe what you're planning to do on the ride, and share updates with people you know. You will be pleasantly surprised by the results!} but a well-crafted mail announcing what you're attempting can encourage support without needing to explicitly ask for anything.

Team pages show a general leader board, and often do well with more public distribution.  The person managing the team donations page can sort the individual members by progress in various ways, encouraging visitors to "top up" the lower-performing entrants.  The collective targets can also be a more exciting measure of overall progress.

\newpage
\begin{figure*}[p]
      \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{routemap.png}
      \caption{The full 6-day route for 2018, including the optional UK segment.}
\end{figure*}
\chapter{The Route}

The 2016 ride found a route that has a lot to recommend it, and it was improved in 2017.  The beginning was calm and easy from \town{Parliament Square} to \town{Greenwich}, the relatively new \road{http://osm.org?relation=3671326}{\smallcaps{NCN177}} route was a lovely discovery.  The UK section of the ride never strays far from railway lines, which made it easy to recover and catch up with the rest of the group when trouble hit in 2016.  In Belgium, the ride follows straightforward canal towpaths for a day and a half, and the novel water crossings in the Netherlands are sightseeing destinations in themselves.

\begin{table}[ht]
    \centering
    \fontfamily{ppl}\selectfont
    \begin{tabular}{cll}
        \toprule
        Day & Lunch Stop & Destination \\
        \midrule
        13 Sept & \town{Gravesend} & \town{Whitstable} \\
        14 Sept & \town{Deal} & \town{Dunkerque} \\
        15 Sept & \town{Veurne} & \town{Brugge} \\
        16 Sept & \town{Ghent} & \town{Antwerp} \\
        17 Sept & \town{Roosendaal} & \town{Rotterdam} \\
        18 Sept & \town{Koudekerk} & \town{Amsterdam} \\
        \bottomrule
    \end{tabular}
    \caption{Schedule for the 2018 ride from London to Amsterdam}
    \label{tab:schedule}
\end{table}

A GPS route file is available for team navigators to use: \link{zork.net/amsterdam/2018route.gpx}

\section{The United Kingdom}

The route from \town{London} to \town{Dover} is an optional ride, with a few different possibilities that can be tailored to suit riding ability.


\begin{figure*}[t]%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{london-to-whitstable.png}%
    \caption{The route from London to Whitstable}%
\end{figure*}

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{cyclocafe.jpeg}
    \caption{A lunch stop at the lovely "cyclocafe" along \smallcaps{NCN177}}
\end{marginfigure}

\subsection{6 days to Amsterdam: London to Whitstable}\index{Whitstable}

Everyone riding from \town{London} will depart from \town{Parliament Square} and take the following routes to \town{Greenwich}:
\begin{itemize}
    \item \road[1\baselineskip]{way=416815340}{Cycle Superhighway 3}
    \item \road{way=394243994}{Cycle Superhighway 6}
    \item \road{relation=5611087}{Quietway 1}
\end{itemize}

From there the ride takes \road{relation=4115212}{London Cycle Network Route 19} toward Welling, and travels through residential streets in Bexleyheath to link up with \road{way=32635343}{London Cycle Network Route 18}.  From there a combination of \road{relation=75880}{National Cycle Network Route 1} and \road[1\baselineskip]{relation=3671326}{National Cycle Network Route 177} provides a reasonably straight route along the \smallcaps{A2} to \town{Rochester}, and features a recreational cycle track that has a lovely "Cyclocafé" where you can stop for lunch.

\newcommand\ncnone{\road{relation=75880}{\smallcaps{NCN1}} }

Continuing along \ncnone will take riders to \town{Whitstable}, where lodgings are far more affordable than Canterbury and there are a number of award-winning restaurants.  It may be worthwhile to book tables in advance along with the hotel rooms.


\begin{figure}
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{whitstable-to-deal.png}
    \caption{The route from Whitstable to Deal}
\end{figure}

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{deal-to-dover.png}
    \caption{The route from Deal to Dover}
\end{marginfigure}

\subsection{5 days left: Whitstable to Dover}

The next day is a reasonably straightforward ride along \ncnone.  In the morning, riders take the Crab and Winkle Way for the short ride down to \town{Canterbury}.  A garden centre in \town{Stourmouth} provides an excellent coffee stop, and groups should reach \town{Deal} just in time for lunch.  From there it's up and over the cliffs to \town{Dover}.

\subsection{Dover and the Channel Crossing}
\marginnote{Be sure to have your passport and travel documents ready as needed before crossing the channel.}

At \town{Dover}, one can ride on a tarmac cycleway along the beach and roll into the traffic lanes that feed into the ferry terminal.  Although the Stena Line claim there is no real price benefit over simply turning up and buying a ticket on the day, both years have booked ferry tickets in advance.

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{ferryqueue.jpeg}
    \caption{Waiting in the queue to board the ferry at Dover in 2017.}
\end{marginfigure}


The ferry from \town{Dover} to \town{Dunkerque} has a single "toast-rack" stand on one end of the lower deck where the larger lorries tend to park for the crossing.  You will be required to cycle up the rather steep gangway to reach it, but sometimes cycles are sent to the front of one of the boarding lanes. Be prepared to take all your bags to the upper decks, and head down to your bike when the call goes out to return to your vehicles.

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{ferry-to-dunkerque.png}
    \caption{The trip to the nearest hostel is short, but involves cycling on lorry-heavy roads after dark.}
\end{marginfigure}

If you arrive at \town{Dunkerque} after dark, be ready to ride alongside a large number of enormous lorries.  Be reassured, however, that they tend to be extremely well-behaved in this area.

Take the \road{way=4839180}{Route de la Maison Blanche} to the first roundabout, and take the fourth exit.  At the second roundabout, take the fourth exit onto \road{way=3839908}{Rue Charles de Gaulle}.  There is a hostel to the left of the first mini-roundabout after that, but continuing straight ahead will take you into \town{Dunkerque} itself.

\section{4 days left: Dunkerque to Veurne}

Upon waking in \town{Dunkerque}, the next task is to find your way to the Belgian border and join the knooppunten network.  Get onto the \road{relation=3839908}{Rue Charles de Gaulle} and take a left turn at the roundabout onto the \road{relation=3837047}{Rue Georges Pompidou}.  Follow this road straight onto \road{way=72501872}{Avenue de Petite-Synthe}.  

\town{Dunkerque}'s cycleways are not bad where they're installed, but they appear to dance back and forth across the \road{relation=2386140}{Canal de Jonction} and are not that helpful for our ride.  Stay on the main road and continue straight until you reach the \road{way=250364133}{Boulevard Victor Hugo}, and take a left turn onto the cycleway that crosses the bridge there.  Take the first right turn over two more bridges, and follow the \road{relation=2251915}{Canal de Furnes} eastward toward the border.

\begin{figure*}[t]%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{dunkerque-to-nieuwpoort.png}%
    \caption{The route from Dunkerque to Veurne and Nieuwpoort}%
\end{figure*}

Take a right turn on the \road{relation=3453788}{Route du Pont} and take the bending country road that crosses over the motorway and back again.  Another right turn onto the \road{way=172937120}{Rue du Meul'houck} will aim you past a roundabout onto the \road{way=283122490}{Rue du Lac}, and a right turn on the \road{way=129241874}{Rue Nationale} followed by a left turn will land you on the \road{relation=3759270}{Rue de la Frontiere}, which enters a forest park on the French and Belgian border.  

\pagebreak

Make sure your Lookout is ready, because this junction is your first \textit{knooppunt}: \knooppunten{71}!


\begin{figure} %
      \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{groupknooppunt71.jpeg}
      \caption{An example of a Belgian knooppunt sign in 2017}
\end{figure}

\begin{marginfigure}[-8\baselineskip]%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{knooppunt71.jpeg}
    \caption{Knooppunt \textsf{71}, with direction arrows pointing the way to \textsf{39} and \textsf{21}.}
    \label{figure:knooppunt}
\end{marginfigure}

The \textit{knooppunten} are a network of locations all through Belgium and the Netherlands, marked by signs such as the one in Figure~\ref{figure:knooppunt}.  Each node (or "knooppunt") is identified by a two-digit number,\footnote{The numbers repeat, but at such a distance that no journey will ever be confused by it.  Numbers need no translation, which is a useful feature in a country such as Belgium (which has \emph{three} official languages).} and the signposts give directions to each of the adjacent locations.  With some exceptions (mainly around Antwerp), the majority of the navigation for this ride will be expressed as a sequence of numbers which describe your journey from node to node.

Take a left onto \road{way=79440592}{Maerestraat}.  You'll know you've hit the right spot when you see Belgian and French flags to your left and a small café to your right.  

Take the \road{way=105483279}{Veldstraat} past the café until you reach a roundabout with a cycle lane painted on it.  Everyone yields to the left when entering roundabouts, and that includes cyclists.  Take the exit that leads to the cycleway on the bridge, follow it down, and take the first right turn onto \road{way=27998248}{Noordhoekstraat}.

\newpage
\begin{figure}
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{belgianborder.jpg}
    \caption{A quick photo opportunity at the café on the French/Belgian border.}
\end{figure}

The following short sequence will now get you to the city of \town{Veurne}: \knooppunten{01, 84, 09}.  Don't worry if you missed a node behind you.  You can follow the signs to almost any number on your current sequence, because the numbers don't repeat for at least 10 miles.

\town{Veurne} is not that far from \town{Dunkerque}, by any measure.  The 2016 ride gave the two riders who had taken on the gruelling one-day ride from London to \town{Dover} a chance to sleep in and have an easy morning of riding.  Teams that get an early start may wish to ride on toward \town{Nieuwpoort} before considering lunch.

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{veurne.jpeg}
    \caption{The 2016 riders pose after lunch in the square in Veurne.}
\end{marginfigure}


\newpage
\begin{figure*}[t]%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{bruges.png}%
    \caption{The route from Veurne to Brugge is as simple as following the canals.}%
\end{figure*}
\section{3½ days left: Brugge}

The next leg of your journey is a knooppunten sequence that will take you to \town{Nieuwpoort}, which is a good lunch spot if the riders are not yet hungry on arrival at \town{Veurne}: \knooppunten[-1\baselineskip]{75, 86, 6, 98, 7, 8}.

From \town{Nieuwpoort} you can follow the \road{relation=186243}{LF1} signs along the \road{way=448483252}{Nieuwpoort-Plassendale Canal} via the following sequence: \knooppunten{61, 12, 13, 19, 18, 83, 58, 94, 60, 29}. 

Turn right and cross the cycle-only bridge onto the \road{way=124508051}{Gent-Brugge-Oostende Canal}, but mind the cobbles!  The next sequence is: \knooppunten{66, 47, 40, 30, 21, 65, 36, 04, 27, 02, 03}.  Take \road{relation=5285}{LF5} south, then turn right onto \road{way=60961200}{Langestraat} and find the hostel.

\newpage

\begin{figure*}[t]%
    \caption{The route to Ghent is another simple canal journey.}%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{ghent.png}%
\end{figure*}

\section{3 days left: Ghent}

The next waypoint on the journey is a lunch stop in \town{Ghent}, after the following sequence: \knooppunten[-1\baselineskip]{05, 69, 71, 76, 88, 59, 93, 98, 97, 94, 87, 81, 02, 18, 55, 54, 51, 50}.  Ride the canal that surrounds \town{Brugge}, following the signs posted for \road{relation=5285}{LF5}, which will take you on the \road{way=246158580}{Gent-Brugge Canal} all the way to \town{Ghent}.

\begin{marginfigure}%
    \includegraphics{bakery.jpg}
    \caption{A handy bakery in Bellem.}
\end{marginfigure}

There is a convenient little bakery right on the canal side about two-thirds of the way along, in \town{Bellem}.  This makes an excellent coffee stop, and they have cold drinks if the weather is warming up.

Follow \road{relation=5285}{LF5} off to the left and cross the \road{way=25580387}{Predikherenbrug} over the River Leie.  This road is just south of the Korenmarkt, which has a large number of shops and restaurants.

\newpage

\town{Ghent} passed a new transport plan in 2017 that filters motor vehicles out of large parts of the city centre.  Do be aware of the many trams running near the Korenmarkt, and take care that your wheels do not get lodged in the tracks!

\begin{figure}%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{ghent.jpg}%
    \caption{Lunch at the Korenmarkt in Ghent.}%
\end{figure}

Ghent is a wonderful city, and it is easy to lose track of time there.  It is essential to depart as quickly as you can to make it to Amsterdam before it gets dark.  Do keep in mind that this is only a lunch stop!

\begin{marginfigure}[4\baselineskip]%
    \includegraphics{plumgent.jpeg}
    \caption{The famous Plum Gent bike shop, where one 2017 team spent quite some time effecting repairs.}
\end{marginfigure}

From this point on, it is good to have at least two people familiarise themselves with the route.  Getting into and out of Antwerp has the greatest number of divergences from the \smallcaps{LF} routes and Knooppunten sequences.  The bulk of the next two segments will be spent following railway lines, but getting to and from them efficiently involves a complicated shortcut or two!

\newpage
\begin{figure*}[t]%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{antwerp.png}%
    \caption{The route from Ghent to Antwerp departs regularly from the knooppunten network to save time.}%
\end{figure*}
\section{2½ days left: Antwerp}

Take \road{relation=5285}{LF5} east to the \road{relation=1986767}{Noord-Zuidfietsroute Gent} along the \road{way=19742264}{Newbrugkaai} and cross the \road{way=22902345}{Sint-Jorisbrug} bridge out of the city to the east, around the \road{way=257975589}{Oktrooiplein} and onto \road{way=130654870}{Land van Waaslaan}.  Follow this road and bear right to continue straight along it as it becomes \road{way=235192546}{Alfons Braeckmanlaan}.  Take a right onto \road{way=29222129}{Nachtegaalstraat} and a left onto \road{way=29222133}{Kwadenplasstraat}.  This will lead you back to the knooppunten network on approach to node sequence \knooppunten{08, 09}.

After leaving node \textsf{09}, keep straight even when the signs directing you to \textsf{10} instruct you to turn right.  Get onto the cycle path that runs parallel to the railway tracks, and follow it as far as you can, switching sides at \knooppunten{91} and finally breaking off onto the roads of \town{Lammeken} at \knooppunten{86}.  Consider stopping for a break at the Lammeken bar.

Take the service road that runs along the north side of the railway until it empties you onto \road{way=145434108}{Touwstraat}, which becomes \road{way=40822344}{Zeeldraaierstraat} and then \road{way=73859971}{Vijgenstraat} before taking you across the canal and past Lokeren station.


Head toward \textsf{23}, but turn right onto \road{way=145208295}{Oude Heerweg} just after passing under the flyover.  Bear left onto \road{way=45126471}{Pijlstraat}, which has a gateway leading onto a cycle path that runs parallel to the railway tracks.
Follow the tracks and you will find yourself on: \knooppunten{26, 31, 33, 34}.

Instead of turning right off the main road toward \textsf{36}, stay on the cycleway heading straight and ride through the large commercial centre by the \road{way=180453486}{Leopold II-laan} railway station.  The road will bend right and become \road{way=271848085}{Singel}.  Take a left at \road{way=23729777}{Raapstraat} which will become \road{way=23729767}{Bellestraat} and eventually you will see signs directing you to a single knooppunt on this stretch of the route: \knooppunten{96}

Continue down \road{way=23604975}{Tassijnslaan} past a small corner shrine, and the road will become \road{way=116140134}{Bankstraat}.  Eventually you will join the sequence: \knooppunten{95, 09}.  Note the bus stop named \road{node=2270032672}{Haasdonk Dorp}\index{Haasdonk Dorp}.\footnote{Say its name aloud to boost team morale!}

Head straight toward \textsf{67}, but instead of turning onto \road{way=24285410}{Veldstraat}, continue on until you come to a T-junction.  Turn right onto \road{way=23166018}{Biestraat} to cross over the motorway, and then left on the other side onto \road{way=24907456}{Heirbaan} and follow this road until you come to the waterfront.  You will now be on the sequence: \knooppunten{20, 44, 41, 59, 57}.

Node \textsf{44} is the entrance to one of the tunnels under the river Scheldt.  If it is closed for maintenance, you will need to proceed further up to \textsf{27} to make your crossing.  In this eventuality, your sequence will instead be: \knooppunten{20, 44, 27, 57}.


\pagebreak
\begin{figure}
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{nlborder.jpeg}
    \caption{The Dutch/Belgian border.}
\end{figure}

\begin{marginfigure}%[3\baselineskip]%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{roosendaal.png}
\end{marginfigure}

\section{2 days left: Roosendaal}
\newcommand\lftwo{\road{relation=2061943}{LF2} }
\newcommand\ffourteen{\road{relation=6851991}{F14} }
Once you reach \town{Antwerp}, you can put away your map of Flanders and switch to your Dutch maps.  Leave \town{Antwerp} along the \lftwo route via \knooppunten{56, 54}.  Turn left onto the \ffourteen route just before Luchtbal station, and follow it along the railway up to Essen, Belgium.

The \smallcaps{F14} route will diverge to the east of the tracks onto \road{way=77227838}{Kalmt\-houtse\-steen\-weg}.  Bear left into \road{way=77227645}{Oude Baan} and follow that road straight on.  You will cross the border into the Netherlands in a remarkably calm residential street, and head up through suburban tract homes past \knooppunten{94} until the road you're on becomes \road{way=7242134}{Passenberg} and runs parallel to a road with a high amount of motor traffic.

\newcommand\lvb{\road{way=7247253}{Laan van Brabant} }

Follow this road north into \town{Roosendaal}, and re-join \lftwo on \lvb into a cycle-friendly pedestrianised shopping area for lunch.


\newpage

\section{1½ days left: Rotterdam}

Hop back on \lvb and turn left onto \road{way=169356808}{Gastelseweg} to head north out of \town{Roosendaal}.  Take another left onto the \road{way=159013233}{Roosendaalsebaan} and follow that through villages until you reach \road{way=7504520}{Molenstraat}.  Take a left and follow the \road{way=7504552}{Oude Heijningsedijk} until you can take a ramp off to turn right onto \road{way=7504496}{Oude Heijningseweg}.  Ride that to the end and turn left to get onto \road{way=7504101}{Stadsedijk} and follow that until you reach knooppunt \textsf{29}.

The sequence to cross the vast bridges over the Haringvliet and continue on is: \knooppunten{29, 50, 09, 10, 11, 13, 24, 22, 20, 19, 27}, with a shortcut between \textsf{22} and \textsf{20}.  There is a nice café at \textsf{10}, and if the bridges don't seem achievable to you, you might go from \textsf{29} to \textsf{23} and catch the \href{http://veerdienstanna.nl}{Willemstad-Numansdorp ferry}\footnote{\href{http://veerdienstanna.nl}{veerdienstanna.nl}} to \textsf{10} (if it is running that day).

The \road{way=7333778}{Tweede Heinenoordtunnel} linking \textsf{19} and \textsf{27} is the oldest bored tunnel in the Netherlands.  Be sure to take the correct side for cycles,\footnote{The cycle path will take you up and to the right before descending.} and ride the lift up to street level at the other side.  From here the route takes a left and then a right into Carnisselande, following \road{way=72861682}{Avenue Carnisse} north over the hills and down the other side.

Continue on until the dual carriageway called \road{way=93095480}{Oldegaarde} and turn right.  Cross the junction at the similarly wide \road{way=7511939}{Vanweg} and take a left when you reach the opposite corner.  You may notice that the signals are timed so that people on bicycles do not need to wait for the second leg of a left turn.

\newcommand\vanweg{\href{http://osm.org?way=7511939}{\smallcaps{Vanweg}}\textsuperscript{\ref{way=7511939}}}

Follow \vanweg and turn left onto \road{way=110508816}{Pleinweg}, which will become \road{way=109707227}{Doklaan} and lead to the \road{way=144529554}{Maastunnel}.  Cross the Nieuwe Maas via the tunnel and find the way to your hostel.

\newpage

\begin{figure}
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{maastunnel.jpeg}
    \caption{Riding down into the Maastunnel on the escalators}
\end{figure}

\begin{marginfigure}[4\baselineskip]%
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{rotterdam.png}
\end{marginfigure}

Taking bicycles on the escalators is common in the Maastunnel.  Simply turn your front wheel to the side and keep a confident hand on the front brake.  If you do not wish to do this and are willing to wait a little longer, there are lifts available.

Rotterdam was rebuilt by the United States after the war, mainly to serve Western shipping interests.  It long had a reputation as a lorry-choked nightmare for cycling.  The past decade has seen vast improvements in cycling infrastructure, and the city won more than a few "most improved" awards.  

While it seems big and busy, most roads have protected cycleways along them, and it is easy to get around.  Consider cycling far from the hotel for dinner!

\newpage

\begin{figure}
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{applepie.jpeg}
    \caption{Our native guide from Leiden shares some apple pie with us in Koudekerk aan den Rijn.}
\end{figure}

\section{1 day left: Koudekerk}

The ride leaves \town{Rotterdam} via \lftwo, along the following sequence: \knooppunten{84, 88, 89, 09, 94, 11, 06, 07, 14, 52, 51, 03, 02, 26, 27, 36, 05, 98, 07, 08}.  This takes you into \town{Koudekerk}.  Café de Hoek opens around noon during the winter, and serves absolutely amazing apple pie.  Watch the barges go down the Rijn, and enjoy your final meal stop before Amsterdam!


\begin{marginfigure}%[-3\baselineskip]
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{cafedehoek.jpeg}
    \caption{Watching a barge go past under the drawbridge by Café de Hoek}
\end{marginfigure}

\newpage
\section{½ day to Amsterdam}

At long last, the final leg of the journey!  Ride along greenhouses and lagoons past Schiphol via this sequence: \knooppunten{19, 11, 12, 47, 48, 49, 86, 40, 28, 09, 10, 05, 04, 03, 94, 91, 89, 86, 85, 83}.

Follow the \road{way=36004530}{Jachthavenweg} under the motorway and up through the tram repair yard.  Ride along the \road{way=56179366}{Amstelveenseweg} and turn right into the \road{way=161587182}{Vondelpark}.  At the far end, turn right onto the \road{way=37637698}{Stadhouderskade} and ride toward the \road{way=219327099}{Rijksmuseum}.  Take a right turn to ride up and cycle through the tunnel built between the museum building's arches.

\begin{figure}
    \includegraphics[width=0.495\linewidth]{robin.jpeg}
    \includegraphics[width=0.495\linewidth]{easyriders.jpg}
    \caption{Riding through the Amsterdamse Bos and the Vondelpark on the final stretch.}
\end{figure}


\begin{marginfigure}[-5\baselineskip]
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{jon/bikelift.jpeg}
    \caption{A triumphant bike lift at the 2017 finish!}
\end{marginfigure}

Pose for a group photo in front of the "I \town{Amsterdam}" sign.  You've done it!

\begin{figure*}[p]
    \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{geraldine/IMG_1646.JPG}
    \caption{Geraldine celebrates the completion of the 2016 ride}
\end{figure*}

\pagebreak
\appendix
\chapter{Listings}

\section{Lodgings and Amenities}

\begin{fullwidth}
\begin{table}[ht]
    \centering
    \footnotesize
    \fontfamily{ppl}\selectfont
    \begin{tabular}{lll}
        \toprule
        Name & City & URL \\
        \midrule
        Hillview & \town{Whitstable} & \link{hillviewwhitstable.co.uk} \\
        Premiere Classe & \town{Dunkerque} & \link{premiereclasse.com/en/} \\
        Bauhaus & \town{Brugge} & \link{www.bauhaus.be/youthhostel} \\
        City & \town{Antwerp} & \link{antwerpcityhostel.be} \\
        Cube & \town{Rotterdam} & \link{stayokay.com/en/hostel/rotterdam} \\
        \bottomrule
    \end{tabular}
    \caption{Recommended places to spend the night}
    \label{tab:hostels}
\end{table}\index{hostels}
\end{fullwidth}


\begin{table}[ht]
    \centering
    \footnotesize
    \fontfamily{ppl}\selectfont
    \begin{tabular}{lll}
        \toprule
        Name & Location & URL \\
        \midrule
        Cyclopark Café & \town{Gravesend} & \link{cyclopark.com/enterprise/cafe} \\
        Bakkerij Johny & \town{Bellem} & \link{facebook.com/BakkerijJohnyBellem} \\
        Café de Hoek & \town{Koudekerk} & \link{cafedehoek.nl} \\
        \bottomrule
    \end{tabular}
    \caption{Recommended stops for coffee or meals.}
    \label{tab:cafes}
\end{table}

\section{Transport}

\begin{table}[ht]
    \centering
    \footnotesize
    \fontfamily{ppl}\selectfont
    \begin{tabular}{ll}
        \toprule
        Transport Link  & URL \\
        \midrule
        \town{Dover} to \town{Dunkerque} & \link{www.dfdsseaways.co.uk} \\
        \town{Hoek van Holland} to \town{Harwich} & \link{www.stenaline.co.uk} \\
        \bottomrule
    \end{tabular}
    \caption{Cross-channel transport companies}
    \label{tab:transport}
\end{table}

All transport options, including the Eurostar, are explained at the incredibly useful page maintained by 
\marginnote{\link{seat61.com/Netherlands}}\href{http://www.seat61.com/Netherlands.htm}{"The Man in Seat 61"}.\index{Eurostar}\index{Man in Seat 61}

\section{Maps and Software}

\begin{table}[ht]
    \centering
    \footnotesize
    \fontfamily{ppl}\selectfont
    \begin{tabular}{ll}
        \toprule
        Region & URL \\
        \midrule
        \town{Veurne}, \town{Brugge}, \town{Ghent}, \town{Antwerp} & \link{goo.gl/TU47YC} \\
        \town{Antwerp}, \town{Roosendaal}, \town{Rotterdam} & \link{goo.gl/PAg7jt} \\
        \town{Rotterdam}, \town{Koudekerk}, \town{Amsterdam} & \link{goo.gl/UDKymN} \\
        \bottomrule
    \end{tabular}
    \caption{Paper Maps}
    \label{tab:maps}
\end{table}

\begin{table}[ht]
    \centering
    \footnotesize
    \fontfamily{ppl}\selectfont
    \begin{tabular}{lll}
        \toprule
        Name & Purpose & URL \\
        \midrule
        OSMAnd & Map and Route & \link{osmand.net} \\
        Telegram & Communication & \link{telegram.org} \\
        \bottomrule
    \end{tabular}
    \caption{Recommended smartphone apps}
    \label{tab:apps}
\end{table}

\section{Ride Preparation Checklist}\index{checklist}


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        \begin{checklist}
        \item Your team has designated people for each of the four roles
        \item Your team has booked lodgings for each night of the trip
        \item Everyone has booking reference numbers for your lodgings
        \item You have ridden close to 60 miles in one day
        \item You have had your bike serviced
        \item You have packed your panniers with easily hand-washed layers of clothing
        \item You have packed your valuables in a separate small bag
        \item travel documents
        \item water and snacks
        \item euros
        \item Your team has paper maps of the route area
        \item Your team has the GPS route for the journey
        \item You have a fundraising page set up, and are spreading the word.
        \item You have everyone's contact details.
        \end{checklist}
    \end{multicols}
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