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29-09-2014 |
Sint-Genesius-Rode |
Today the weather forecast called for dry weather in the AM, with some light rain starting around noon. I decided to go for a longer ride on the Moots Psychlo-X. Riding over Sint Joris Weert, Terlanen and Tombeek towards Maleizen, I cam to Hoeilaart where I entered the Sonian Forest along a cobbly climb. Following the NERO route for a while and then the western edge of the Forest I arrived in Sint-Genesius-Rode. The trails where great and the Moots performed well. I stopped for a couple of pictures by the Forestry Monument, remembering fallen Foresters in the First World War.
Back through the Sonian Forest towards Jezus-Eik and Tervuren, where I passed the ponds on my way to Vossem. I followed the borders of the River Voer along twisty singletrails until I reached Bertem, where the singletrail ended. From Bertem to Egenhoven and then into Heverlee bos and its Arboretum, where I searched - in vain- for Ignatius, one of the Ad Wouters sculptures. Back home along the Prosperdreef to conclude a nice long ride with a fair amount of heightmeters in it.
Endomondo track
Ride Stats : 70K and 615 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h57mins
4850/20700
29-09-2014, 13:40 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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26-09-2014 |
Wavre |
Today was a day with a lot of clouds. The temperature was hovering around 16 degrees C when I rode out with the Moots Psychlo-X for a mixed ride. Starting over Sint Joris Weert, Nethen and Pecrot I came into Dion and then rode to Wavre. Up towards Overijse and then from Hoegaarden along the boards of the river Yse towards Korbeek Dyle. From here I took the Green Bloso in reverse until I reached the Heverleebos. I stopped by the Neanderthaler for a couple of pictures.
Onwards through Heverleebos to the Prosperdreef and into Blanden. Was a good ride, the third in as many days.
Endomondo track
Ride Stats : 55.5K and 445 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h22mins
4754/19785
26-09-2014, 14:00 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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24-09-2014 |
Dongelberg |
The forecast for today spoke of light rain and drizzle starting around noon so I rode out around 9.30 AM to be sure to keep it dry. I rode out with the Psychlo-X once again, keen on making some kilometers. The wind was blowing from the southwest and whilst I was riding through Hamme Mille towards Jodoigne I had it coming from my right. Took a detour over Lathuy to ride towards Dongelberg. Checking the castle gate I noticed it was open. This was a chance to slip into the castle grounds and make a quick snapshot of the castle before I was noticed.
Riding on towards Jodoigne and then taking the long cobble road towards Saint-Remy-Geest. Taking a right towards Saint-Jean-Geest where I injected myself onto the Ravel towards Hoegaarden. A little bit of off-road to reach Klein Overlaar - no problem with the Psychlo-X - and then I was riding upwards to the Goudberg geosite. To the north now towards Oorbeek and Kumtich. Here I took a left turn and had the wind against me as I made my way towards Willebringen. From Willebringen I drove to Neervelp and Bremt. Over Bierbeek into the Meerdael Forest for a stretch of forest road that took me to the Naamsesteenweg. Following that into Blanden I had a good solid ride under my belt. Average heartrate under 100bpm so no stress for my heart.
Endomondo track
Ride Stats : 58.5K and 490 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h27mins
4860/18960
24-09-2014, 13:00 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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19-09-2014 |
Mollendaal & Meerdael Trails |
It had rained a bit last evening so that meant that the trails were perfect today. The dust was gone and there were no muddy sections. Just moist trails. I got the YBB out for a spin on my Mollendaal Trails route. Superb singletracks and narrow trails, interspersed with some broader tracks and at the end even some tarmac. Legs felt good and my heartrate was nice and low. After the Mollendaal section I decided to add a loop on the Meerdael Trails and did one lap , ending with a loop over Vaalbeek and the Prosperdreef.
Endomondo track
Ride Stats : 36K and 345 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h42mins
4550/18090
19-09-2014, 20:27 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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14-09-2014 |
Rouge Cloitre |
It was misty and only 15 degrees C when I rode out with the Moots Psychlo-X around 10am. The plan was to ride over Korbeek Dyle and Duisburg into the Sonian Forest. There was a light drizzle and the fog was rolling over the rivers Dyle and Voer. Into the Kapucijnen forest and up the long easy climb towards Jezus Eik. From there I followed the highway towards the Rouge Cloitre area. Pausing at the ponds to take a couple of pictures before attacking the steep climb out of the valley.
Along the N3 I rode into Tervuren and its' park. Back up to Duisburg and from there I rode towards the river Voer. I followed that little river along its left border where a bikepath twists and turns for several kilometers from Vossem to Bertem. In Bertem I rode upwards onto the plateau and then down into the Dyle Valley. From Arenberg I connected to Heverlee forest and the last couple of kilometers of this mixed ride where again on forest roads. Had a good ride with a relaxed 103bpm average heartrate.
Endomondo track
Ride Stats : 53.5K and 415 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h16mins
4443/17255
14-09-2014, 13:22 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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07-09-2014 |
Saint Remy Geest |
It was misty when I rode out around 10AM with the Moots Psychlo-X. But the sun was peeping through and it promised to warm up later. Over Hamme Mille and Beauvechain towards L'Ecluse and then into Hoegaarden. I found a tricky descent with a cobble section that looked Roman. Very old and wet and sharp. So easy going. From Hoegaarden some more cobbles were waiting for my 32mm tyres when I set out towards Saint Remy Geest. Pausing near the church for some pictures and a welcome break.
Onwards to Melin and then through Bruyere back to Beauvechain and Hamme Mille. Taking a little loop into Meerdael Forest and finishing over some more cobbles in the descent into Vaalbeek. Had a good ride - a long one - and I felt good. Average heartrate was good around 101bpm.
Endomondo track
Ride Stats : 57.5K and 425 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h20mins
4289/16090
07-09-2014, 14:19 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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05-09-2014 |
Meerdael Laps |
Was late home from work but decided to ride out nevertheless. Darkness falls around 8pm in the forest so starting just before 7pm gave me an hour. I did 2 long laps in Meerdael Forest, riding fast . The weather was fine with 20 degrees C and almost no wind. The legs felt fine and I could maintain my speed until the end of the ride. I was home in time and felt good.
Endomondo track
Ride Stats : 25.5K and 165 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h02mins
4232/15665
05-09-2014, 20:43 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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