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How flat is Netherlands compared to other countries?

• mrob 8y ago
  It's flatter than average, but I think most people bringing up flatness are non-cyclists. Regular cyclists know that wind speed is just as important, and the Netherlands has higher wind speed than average. If you've never ridden into a strong headwind you might not realize how much it slows you down.
  • kaybe 8y ago
    What always gets me is that you don't really feel a tailwind. Riding just becomes so easy, and you'd think it's you, or your bike and the street are in a good condition.. and then you try to turn around. A great metaphor in life as well, really.
    • aidenn0 8y ago
      Yeah, I remember as a kid I covered 20 miles in under an hour and at first thought that I had just gotten in way better shape. Then I rode back...
  • robotresearcher 8y ago
    > It's flatter than average It's the flattest country in Europe, or close runner up. https://beyondthemaps.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/flatness/ https://beyondthemaps.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/flatness/