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[Ep. 1114] A brand-new cycling underpass has opened in Zaltbommel, removing the last bottleneck on that side of the F2 continuous cycle route between 's-Hertogenbosch and Zaltbommel in the Netherlands.
The underpass replaces a signalised crossing of the busy N322 provincial road, creating a faster, safer and more comfortable route for everyday cycling. At 30 metres long and 4 metres wide, it features a separate footway, good lighting and an open design that helps people feel safe.
The official opening included a group ride through the new tunnel, speeches by representatives of the Province of Gelderland and the Municipality of Zaltbommel, and one unexpected detail: why was only one official wearing a bright pink cycle helmet? The answer says something about current helmet policy in the Netherlands.
Only one piece of the F2 remains to be built: a new cycling overpass in 's-Hertogenbosch. Once that is finished, the entire 15-kilometre continuous cycle route will run uninterrupted from end to end.
Filmed (mostly) on 19 June 2026.
More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2026/07/15/the-final-underpass-on-the-f2-continuous-cycle-route/