2024 International Tandem Rally - Attendee Event Information

Tony Prichard2024-05-26 08:36:59tci2024

Update on Janet. Following her fall last night we attended hospital in Goes. She has broken her cheek and we have an appointment with the Maximo facial consultant on Monday

Eugene Kertzman2024-05-26 21:46:23tci2024
Monday 27th Update

Good morning Campers,

Today (Monday) will take you onto the Rammekes Route:

Day 2. Middelburg - Rammekes Ride IDs: 863, 860, 861

Free tour of the Cheese Farm Schellach, https://schellach.nl/,
Prooijenseweg 26, 4333 KD Middelburg – Tours will happen on demand from 10:30 when there are enough in a group, some waiting around might be required. There is also a self-guided tour (follow the footsteps on the ground) and a milking viewing platform, cheese making window,  play meadow and terrace. The shop sells locally produced cheese and other products.

Please remember to book your meal for Friday today (Monday) with reception, thee will be one free drink on arrival (tap beer, glass of wine or a soft drink)

Nothing specific organised for the evening although the beach volleybal is available for anyone who fancies organising a game!

Have a good day,

The Veere Rally Team

 

Phil Harmer2024-05-27 07:21:45tci2024

In case you didn't know , the ferry does not run on Mondays nor Fridays

Eugene Kertzman2024-05-27 20:48:53tci2024
Tuesday 28th May update

Good morning,

 

today (Tuesday) will take us to Goes.

Day 3. Noord & Zuid Beveland (Goes) Ride ID: 851, 852, 850

The tandem games will not hapoen on Tuesday night now due to the weather firscast benig quite rainy. We hope to do these on Wednesday evening.

Hopefully you have all booked your meal choice for Friday?

Have a good ride!

The Veere Rally Team

Tony Prichard2024-05-28 14:35:27tci2024

Janet has had her operation and is back on the campsite. All went well.

Eugene Kertzman2024-05-28 19:51:29tci2024

Good morning Campers,

Today (Wednesday) is a Day off, no route planned but we suggest a ride to Veere (use the cycle/pedestrian) ferry across the lake. We have the community hall booked in the centre of Veere from 12:30 till 16:00 hrs (any time in between) and you are welcome to pop in for a social time with free coffee, tea or fruit juice and traditional Zeeuwse bolus. We also have a number of traders showing off their tandems and garments. You are welcome to bring a picnic and sit in or outside. The address is:

De Korenmaat, Kerkstraat 6, 4351 AK in Veere. From 12:30 – 16:30 hrs

In attendance will be:

  • Staerk Bikes - www.staerk-bikes.nl tandem manufacturer
  • Sports basics https://www.sportsbasics.nl/ – cycling under garments
  • Livecycles.Bike – bike builders from Haarlem
  • brandz-bikes.com/

End of rally meal on Friday - Contrary to a rumour going round there are still places available for most time slots, which are: 16:00 hrs, 18:00 hrs & 20:00 hrs.

The Weere Rally Team

Eugene Kertzman2024-05-28 20:10:47tci2024
Tandem Games

Tandem Games

Tandem Games will start at 19:30 and will be held on the strip of grass that is between the surfing toilet block (nearest one to the rally marquee on pitch 918) and the lake. Competitors and audience welcome!

Eugene Kertzman2024-05-29 20:34:07tci2024
Day 4 Rides

Good Morning Tandem Campers,

Today's (Thursday) rides will take us across the Oosterschelde Dam to Schouwen-Duiveland. The whole area of Zeeland was very badly flooded in 1953 and many people died. As a results the Delta works were started and the Dam is one of the many measures put in place. For those doing the extension from Zierikzee, you will be able to visit the 1953 Watersnood Museum in Ouwerkerk (https://watersnoodmuseum.nl/).

You will also have the pleasure of cycling across the Zeeland Brug, 5km long to get you back to Zuid Beveland!

4. Oosterschelde Dam & Schouwen-Duiveland, Ride ID: 866, 885, 864

Evening: informal gathering, you are welcome to bring any
tandem related items to try and sell or recycle
(marquee) from 19:00 onwards or come and talk to Neil about the excellent mapping tools on the Tandem Club website.

Janet Pritchard is feeling a lot better now and is just a bit tired!

The Veere Rally Team

Eugene Kertzman2024-05-30 18:03:57tci2024
Friday - last rally day!

Good morning Rally Campers!

I hope you enjoyed your visit to Schouwen Duivenland and the new tandem game: cycling across a bridge in a straight line for 5km!

Day 5 (Friday) will take us along the coast on Walcheren to Domburg and towards Vlissingen. Don't forget your voucher for your free icecream at the IJsboerderij De Koehoorn, https://dekoehoorn.nl/ijsboerderij/ If you do the short after 22.6 km you have to turn right (at knooppunt 46), if you do medium you will pass it at 47.1 or long at 76 km. There is a marked map in the tent.

In the evening will be the end of rally meal, hopefully you will all have booked in for one of the sittings. You can get your first drink free from the bar, this is a tap beer, a glass of wine or a soft drink. At 19:30 there will be a interlude for a couple of short speeches. You are all welcome to join in for that.

The Veere Rally Team

Neil Wheadon2024-05-30 23:17:51tci2024
Ice Cream on Friday
Ice Cream on Friday

Here's the ice cream stop on Friday

https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=873 LONG at 76km

https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=872 MEDIUM at 48km

https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=871 SHORT at 23km

Map enclosed, have a lovely final ride

     Neil, Eugene and Phil

Eugene Kertzman2024-05-31 07:49:37tci2024
Ice cream farm opening time

Just to confirm that the icecream farm is open all day contrary to what it says on their website! 😀 Sunshine is on its way!

Neil Wheadon2024-06-04 19:59:17tci2024
Rides and adding pictures

Hi

I've tidied up all the rides from Veere and added 6 pictures to each, an example is at https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=872

There were 2 bits of feedback from Veere. Firstly that the rides weren't in any particular order, this will hopefully be addressed. It's to do with the numbering system. Basically when you enter a ride it gets a unique number, this cannot be changed, but we've thought of a workaround. Secondly the naming convention needed thought about and as you may see I have altered all the names now. This will be looked at for fture events.

I have also created 5 galleries, so for example the one for the Friday medium ride is at https://tandem-club.org.uk/showcase?cmd=view&group=&id=145 The system is clever enough that these galleries can be linked to the ride which I've done. Even better all the galleries for an event also appear in the ride, so it's  agreat historical record.

Now everyone can add a gallery, all you have to do is create one and add you pictures. It would be great if folks can create a gallery for the short and long routes and maybe add any others to the medium ride. This further helps anyone using these routes in future as people do

Finally, I showed about 10 people the Rides database in detail ad all were surprised just how much was in there and the functionality. I'm the first to admit the interface is tricky at first (an upgrade is coming) but once in there, there is a lot of good stuff, check out 'published rides' The easiest way in, is to use the search button right at the top, type in a place or even a name of a popular tourist attraction (English Heritage/NT for example, scroll to the bottom and hit the hyperlink, that will get you started

Thanks again to Eugene who did all the admin as well as Phil and don't forget Tony

      Neil

General Rally Information

Rally Site

RCN De Schotsman
Schotsmanweg 1
4493ZG Kamperland
Tel: +31 (0)85 0400 700
Email: schotsman@rcn.nl

Directions

When you get to Kamperland village, follow the Ruiterplaatweg right the way through until you see signs for RCN De Schotsman (ignore the brown Schotsman signs!)

Your welcome email from RCN De Schotsman will give you instructions and a barrier pin code and the checking-in procedure. The earliest arrival is 13:00 hours. You should have received the welcome email 2 or 3 days before your arrival date.

Arrival

On arrival at reception you will receive a welcome pack and in the pack you will find a voucher for a free drink for the welcome evening on Saturday 25th May at 20:30 in the Brasserie. You will also find a form that you can fill out for the end of rally meal in the Brasserie; details below. This must be returned by Monday 27th May.

If you have booked direct with RCN you should also receive a voucher and a brasserie booking form. If you have booked off-site you can get these from Phil Harmer on the night.

Kamperland Facilities

 Rabo bank with cash machine and Post Office

 Supermarket Albert Heijn (they do not accept credit cards!) and Aldi (good for credit cards)

 Butcher and fishmongers

 Baker

 Bike shop Fietswinkel Kamperland

Ferry from Kamperland to Veere starts at 10:45 and costs €4.50 p.p.

Routes and Places of Interest Viewable and Downloadable

The following is the list of rides with maps showing the ride with statistics and places of interest on the routes. Only those booked for the event and logged into the website will be able to access these.

30/11/-0001
Id: 849
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.66041
Ride length: 49 km
Ride ease: Easy
Veere Family Ride Day 1 Round the Veerse Meer (lake), on the family route you take the pedestrian/cyclist ferry across the lake, on the other routes you cycle all the way round. Lots to see in Veere! Ferry from Kamperland to Veere starts at 10:45 and costs EUR4.50 p.p. https://rondje-pontje.nl/?lang ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 852
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.6604
Ride length: 73 km
This Day 3 Medium ride takes you around the lake of Veere into Zuid Beveland. Visiting Arnemuiden and Goes.
26/05/2024
Id: 857
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.66041
Ride length: 88 km
First day ride for those that want to go a bit longer. Includes the beautiful lake of Veere Flat pretty much all the way, plenty of pretty water views with restaurants scattered along the way
26/05/2024
Id: 858
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.66041
Ride length: 58 km
A loop round the Veerse Meer (no ferry), visit Veere for a coffee or an icecream. Don't forget to pick up your Zeeuwse Bolus from the baker (cinnamon bun)
27/05/2024
Id: 860
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.66044
Ride length: 55 km
Ride ease: Easy
Day 2 medium ride will take you to the beautiful city of Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland as well as Arnemuiden. It goes back to the 9th century and was the centre of trade with England in the middle ages. Worth seeing are: The Abbey Kuiperspoort The "Lange Jan" (Abbey tower) City Hall Oostkerk Da ...
27/05/2024
Id: 861
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.5691, 3.66037
Ride length: 75 km
Ride ease: Easy
Day 2 Long distance, takes you not only to Middelburg but also to Vlissingen (Flushing) and important harbour and sea site town throughout history. You will see the North Sea and cycle past the Rammekeshoek nature reserve. Worth seeing in Middelburg are: The Abbey Kuiperspoort The "Lange Jan" (Abbey ...
27/05/2024
Id: 863
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.5691, 3.66039
Ride length: 44 km
Ride ease: Easy
Day 2 Short Ride, around part of the Veerse Meer to Veere and on to the very pretty town of Middleburg where you can visit the old streets, harbour and cafes. Worth seeing are: The Abbey Kuiperspoort The "Lange Jan" (Abbey tower) City Hall Oostkerk Damplein
28/05/2024
Id: 850
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.6604
Ride length: 93 km
Ride ease: Easy
Day 3 rides takes you south onto the old Island of Zuid-Beveland through the town of Goes and onto the coast of the Westerschelde with wide ranging views towards eeuws Vlaanderen and the chimneys of Antwerp. Great cafe stop in Hoedekenskerke and back across the historic 'Sloedam' (see places of inte ...
28/05/2024
Id: 851
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.6604
Ride length: 51 km
An out and back trip to Goes for the Day 3 short route. Plenty to see in Goes and you can visit the animal farm in the park. Lots of cafes and restaurants. There is also a great steam train from Goes to Borrselen. Knoop punten: Schotsman - 01 - 17 - 18 - 4 - 20 - 23 - 24 - 34 - 51 - 35 - 48 - 44 - r ...
30/05/2024
Id: 864
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.5691, 3.66039
Ride length: 100 km
This Day 4 long ride takes you to the island of Schouwen Duiveland across the Oosterschelde Dam (big and long water defence dam). You will pass Neeltje Jans, a family entertainment park which also includes the history of the Delta Works. On Schouwen Duiveland you will come through Zierikzee, a beaut ...
30/05/2024
Id: 865
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.5691, 3.66039
Ride length: 79 km
Ride ease: Easy
This Day 4 long ride takes you to the island of Schouwen Duiveland across the Oosterschelde Dam (big and long water defence dam). You will pass Neeltje Jans, a family entertainment park which also includes the history of the Delta Works. On Schouwen Duiveland you will come through Zierikzee, a beaut ...
30/05/2024
Id: 866
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.5691, 3.66039
Ride length: 29 km
This Day 4 Short ride will take you off the Island of Noord-Beveland onto the oosterschelde Dam where you can visit the Neeltje Jans. A very informative amusement island about the fight against the sea and tides. The waterpark is very good, bring your swimming trunks!. The ride comes back over the d ...
30/05/2024
Id: 885
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.5691, 3.66039
Ride length: 80 km
The long ride for day 4 with an optional extra extension to the Water Disaster 1953 Museum at Ouwerkerk
31/05/2024
Id: 871
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.66042
Ride length: 45 km
Day 5 ride will take you to Walcheren, one of the former islands with a fair amount along the coast on nice quiet cycle paths. You will be able to see several light houses and windmills as well as numerous cafes and ice cream stops!
31/05/2024
Id: 873
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.66042
Ride length: 99 km
Ride ease: Easy
Day 5 long ride will take you to Walcheren, one of the former islands with a fair amount along the coast. On nice quiet cycle paths but also onto the quiet lanes of Walcheren itself. You will be able to see several light houses and windmills as well as numerous cafes and ice cream stops! You will be ...
07/06/2024
Id: 872
Location: RCN The Schotsman
Postcode: 4493 CX Kamperland
Map Reference: 51.569, 3.66042
Ride length: 70 km
Ride ease: Easy
Day 5 ride will take you to Walcheren, one of the former islands with a fair amount along the coast on nice quiet cycle paths. You will be able to visit the lighthouse at Westkapelle and the golden beaches of Zoutelande. And of course numerous cafes and ice cream stops! This is a very pretty ride, t ...

The ability to download all the rides, by a member, in a zip file will be available once the rides have been published here.

15 random places within 30 km of the area are given below. Click on the title above to see all places and for more info

Note the ride maps show all of the places on routes as icons on the maps.

Full place listing.

Id: 9370

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.42171, 3.91654

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 8808

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.69922, 3.81156

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 9378

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.50085, 3.61448

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Id: 8773

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.54402, 3.80388

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Id: 8771

Category: food/bakery

Map Reference: 51.54872, 3.66872

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 8766

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.54902, 3.66818

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 8809

Category: food/icecream

Map Reference: 51.57647, 3.5823

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 8774

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.55681, 3.80232

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 8810

Category: food/icecream

Map Reference: 51.53002, 3.52782

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 8805

Category: food/farmshop

Map Reference: 51.5226, 3.62709

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

15 random places within 30 km of the area are given below. Click on the title above to see all places and for more info

Note the ride maps show all of the places on routes as icons on the maps.

Full place listing.

Id: 8793

Category: interest/historic

Map Reference: 51.43941, 3.57523

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 8792

Category: interest/historic

Map Reference: 51.50049, 3.61461

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 8807

Category: interest/historic

Map Reference: 51.68409, 3.7754

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 8767

Category: interest/museum

Map Reference: 51.54908, 3.66769

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 9289

Category: interest/historic

Map Reference: 51.50223, 3.70494

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 9379

Category: interest/museum

Map Reference: 51.44831, 3.57867

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 9369

Category: interest/museum

Map Reference: 51.5497, 3.59317

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

Id: 8768

Category: interest/industrial

Map Reference: 51.54181, 3.66676

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 8794

Category: interest/visitorCentre

Map Reference: 51.6371, 3.71198

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Added by: Eugene Kertzman

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