Els Steden / Twee Dromen follows Niels & Erwin Mesu - two professional speed skaters - in their training for the Elfstedentocht. Having both won the Alternatieve Elfstedentocht, the brothers are top contenders for the original Elfstedentocht. But the question remains: when will it come? With the last Elfstedentocht having take place 20 years ago, being able to compete isn't a sure thing at all. With Niels & Erwin having to train year round for a competition that might not ever take place again, things aren't always easy.