#speedskating

Yesterday, I participated in the penultimate speed skating marathon of the season. We skated in Heerenveen, probably the most famous rink in the world. It went quite good, as I managed to stay in the bunch

This week, the speed skating competition went on. We went to the west of the country to a new rink for me personally. It went okay, but I lost connection to the bunch around 40 laps in. It is what it is...

The national speed skating competition was cancelled, so I didn't need to drive all around the country. Instead, I participated in the regional championships. There were many different levels of skaters,

Yesterday I had the last competition of 2025. We only had a short drive this time and it was a short one as well. It went okay until I lost connection to the bunch after an acceleration some 35 laps into

After a week rest, we had another speed skating competition. In The Hague this time. Once again, it went pretty quick and I lost connection to the bunch early. I guess the level is just to high for me.

Another competition Saturday. We left pretty early because we were the first race and had to drive a long way. The race went fast again and I got unlucky to be behind someone else missing the connection

After a week of rest, we had another speed skating competition yesterday. This time, we raced at the most famous Thialf in Heerenveen. As the first two races, I unfortunately wasn't able to finish in the

Yesterday was the second competition of the season. This time in Utrecht. Once again it went pretty fast and I could feel the training camp in the legs still. Hence, I was able to stay in the bunch 42

Yesterday was the long awaited start of the national marathon speed skating competition. For the first time I am part of the national first division (second level), so this will be another exciting year

After an intense week of skiing, I had the last speed skating competition of the season. It was a club event, with slightly different distances than usual. I participated in the waste race where you can't

The last competition of the season. I still didn't feel 100% recovered, so was happy that I could finish in the peloton. Finished 10th for the day and 7th in the general classification. Quite happy with

After a long weekend of volunteering, I went to my own competition. Despite, yet again, little attendance, we had a nice race in which I managed to stay in the front with the peloton. Finished 8th, because

Another Sunday with a speed skating competition. This time, it was at the home rink, so with more supporters than usual. We started with only 11 skaters, which is far too little for a serious marathon

Already the second competition of the weekend. Managed to finish this one and even finished in the front group. Ended on the eight place. Could have been better, but still good. Here are the stats:

Got another chance to participate in the national speed skating marathon. It went okay until someone fell and I couldn't dodge him and fell as well. It went quite fast, but so far I'm not feeling hurt

Already the second competition this weekend. Went up north for the sixth round of the season. It went rather well - especially considering the race yesterday - but I didn't have much left for the bunch

Today, I made my debut in the national marathon competition. It was a mixed competition of the regular "first division" and some guys from the regional competitions. I was already happy to be

Had the last competition of the year. This time in the famous Thialf stadium in Heerenveen. Unfortunately, I missed the breakaway once again and I didn't have a good position (nor legs) for the bunch sprint.

As mentioned earlier, I had another speed skating competition last Sunday. There were a whole bunch of young and quick guest participants, which made the race pretty intense. Nevertheless, I managed to

The third competition of the season already. Did a long solo drive up north to reach Groningen. It went okay, but I missed the group that lapped the peloton. I was also not placed well, so I ended outside