Eleven Cities Cycling Tour
Every spring, on Whit Monday to be precise, Friesland hosts the spectacular Eleven Cities cycling tour! This major cycling event has been organised by the Stichting de Friese Elfsteden Rijwieltocht foundation for more than 100 years.
On the day of the event, a total of 15,000 cyclists set off from Bolsward in groups of 650 from 5 o’clock in the morning. First, they cycle the northern half of the route, which takes them to Dokkum.
Around midday they return to Bolsward to collect a stamp and enjoy a cup of soup. Then they cycle the southern part of the route, returning to Bolsward late afternoon or sometime during the evening. Those who arrive back in Bolsward before midnight get a medal.
Supporters line the rout…
Every spring, on Whit Monday to be precise, Friesland hosts the spectacular Eleven Cities cycling tour! This major cycling event has been organised by the Stichting de Friese Elfsteden Rijwieltocht foundation for more than 100 years.
On the day of the event, a total of 15,000 cyclists set off from Bolsward in groups of 650 from 5 o’clock in the morning. First, they cycle the northern half of the route, which takes them to Dokkum.
Around midday they return to Bolsward to collect a stamp and enjoy a cup of soup. Then they cycle the southern part of the route, returning to Bolsward late afternoon or sometime during the evening. Those who arrive back in Bolsward before midnight get a medal.
Supporters line the route and cheer on the cyclists from first thing in the morning until late in the evening. Many of the cyclists ride racing bikes. Others take part on a tandem or an old-fashioned upright bike. After all, these days the event is a tour, not a race. As long as you cycle with your own muscle power, you are welcome to enter.
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Locations on this route
Start point
Marktplein 1a
8701 KG Bolsward
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