Who are we?

Ons Team

At our family business, quality, service and passion for cycling are central.

To arise

After leaving the MTS without a diploma at the age of 18, I converted my holiday job (renting out bicycles on a small scale from my parents) into my own company; Harry's Tweewielers was born.


In 1986 I made a one-year trip to Venhuizen, where I have my own small bicycle shop.


In 1987 I made the move to the then motocross shop HZ motors, Dorpsplein 10 in Callantsoog. Here we ran a bicycle shop with bike rental again and the local Shell pump for 4 years, until the current location Dorpsplein 6 came up for sale.

The owner rented out a large part of the house to tourists. However, the destination was shop/residential, so very suitable for bike rental. This was back where I started, but could do without staff and it offered the possibility of expansion.

During this time I met my girlfriend Desirée Smits, we fell in love and before we knew it there were three of us, and soon after that our daughter Lynke was born.

In the winter of 1996, with a lot of help from my father and friends, we built the barn ourselves as it is now.


Lynke did not remain alone either, in 1997 brother Jelte was born and in 2001 brother Beike.

Our family

I consider working from home every day a privilege because I have experienced the children growing up very closely. KNRM station Callantsoog can still count on my efforts as a driver on the Catepillar Challenger. So if I sprint away on the bike during the bike rental, the pager has gone off.


In the time that is left I like to spend on the mountain bike or racing bike with the other members of the Callantsoger Cycling Club.


Desirée enjoys teaching aqua aerobics and boot camp classes.


Lynke started her own company in 2018, organizing group outings and beach activities.

Lynke will also soon become co-owner of the company and is interested in taking over Harry's Tweewielers.


Jelte works as a carpenter in construction. He was recently able to buy the house with summerhouse at Stuyvezandeweg 37 from my aunt.


Beike graduated from Cios in Heerenveen and is taking a new path as a driver at the GP post.


Recently the whole family got a bicycle tattoo.


Since the beginning of June 2022 we have officially become grandparents, we were already a bit like that from Vajen, but daughter Lynke and son-in-law Pascal have a beautiful daughter together named Luna.


In the meantime, Vajen and Luna have had a little brother, Boet is the newest member of the family.


What a wealth!!


Callantsoog

On the edge of the North Sea lies the small village of Callantsoog. Since the 1960s, the village has been a popular holiday destination and seaside resort. In recent years, Callantsoog and its surroundings have also changed into a popular cycling and walking destination. It may be a small village, but there is a lot to do!


History

Callantsoog has a rich history that can be found throughout the area. The village ended up at its current location in 1570 after the All Saints flood had destroyed the previous settlement. In 1799, a large invasion force of British and Russian soldiers landed just north of Callantsoog, despite the forts at Den Helder that can still be visited. (by bike of course)


Modern Callantsoog

Nowadays, Callantsoog is mainly known for its surrounding nature. The village is located in the middle of the Northern flower bulb area and is close to beautiful nature reserves, including the Zwanenwater, a nature reserve that is unique in all of Europe. The region is also a popular hiking and cycling area.



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