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@brylonscamel
I've just come back from a long distance fixed gear tour through the Netherlands and Germany.
I can totally recomend Holland for fixed gear / cycle-touring and the paths are fantastic.
I noticed on your route plan in Holland that you were highlighting main roads.
You are much better off taking routes along minor roads and cycle paths. For example, you can easily ride from the Hoek of Holland to Rotterdam without using the roads, simply following excellent cycle paths across open fields. Rotterdam is a fantastic cycling city and the facilities must be amongst the best in Europe.
Rotterdam - Utrecht is a delightful ride and if you roughly follow the towns along the N210 and the River Lek you won't be disappointed.
As a friend of mine who lived in Utrecht said before I set off "you couldn't get run over or lost if you tried!"
I kept a blog which might be helpful: http://brylonscamel.blogspot.com/ Have a great trip!