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| Tales from the Woods |
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| 02-09-2018 |
 Nodebais |
yeehaw. thats how I felt when I took the Merlin out this evening. After a long hot summer autumn is returning and also my ability to ride in the forest again. I settled for an easy ride through Meerdael forest over Tourinnes to Nodebais and back again. The legs felt surprisingly after yesterdays' road ride and after my early morning 15K walk today. Obviously the bike was a joy. I checked the suspension and tyre pressure before the ride and gave the chain a squeeze of Ice Lube. Thats all it takes to make the bike happy. And with it, it's owner.
Ride Stats : 20.5K and 240 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h00mins
1287/9635
02-09-2018, 19:44 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 05-08-2018 |
| Psychlotron 50K |
This morning it was cloudy and fresh so I was out at 7.30AM to profit from the coolness. I took the Psychlo-X around my usual 50K loop. Bierbeek, Opvelp, Neervelp, Meldert, La Bruyere, Beauvechain, Tourinnes, Nodebais, Hamme Mille, Nethen, Pecrot, Sint Agatha Rode , Sint Joris Weert and the Zoete Waters passed under my wheels. I was passed by Johan, an old friend whom I haven't seen for quite a while now. We rode together for a few kilometers before our roads lead us into different directions. The cool weather did me good and I was able to keep a good pace throughout the entire ride.
Ride Stats : 50K and 390 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h10mins
1181/8675
05-08-2018, 10:52 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 20-05-2018 |
| PoGo route |
A fresh morning but the sun would be out later. So I decided to leave soon and connect a few Pokemon Go gyms whilst enjoying the forest and the awakaning nature. The legs were tired from yesterdays 25K hike but I mamaged to pace myself and find a tempo that suited me.
Ride Stats : 30.5K and 290 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h29mins
715/4795
20-05-2018, 12:29 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 15-05-2018 |
| PoGo Route |
Warm this afternoon and seeing that I had a half day off from work I decided to do a quick ride along some Pokemon Gyms. I took the Merlin and it was a blast out there. Good trails and some cobbles and even tarmac.
Ride Stats : 29.5K and 295 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h27mins
684/4505
15-05-2018, 16:17 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 13-05-2018 |
| PoGo route |
Cool morning but the sun was out so I took the Merlin for a spin. Had to ride out this evening to check some PoGo gyms. I tried to follow a route that would take me to Beuvechain, Tourinnes , Nodebais and Hamme Mille in that order. Afterwards I also passed at the Hercules Salon to check .
Ride Stats : 27K and 290 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h21mins
655/4210
13-05-2018, 00:00 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 11-05-2018 |
| Meerdael perimeter |
Cool morning but the sun was out so I took the Merlin for a spin. More or less a lap around Meerdael forest aligning some POI's where I stopped for a short while. Haasrode , Bierbeek, Tourinnes and Nodebais where on my list, afterwards I dove into the forest to reach the Coprinus Pillars high above the Kluis. From there I rode to the Zoete Waters and then back over the Keiberg and along the Chateau Meerdael fields to the Langestraat and Blanden. Legs felt strong and that had been a while.
Ride Stats : 34K and 415 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h46mins
628/3920
11-05-2018, 12:04 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 28-04-2018 |
| Overijse Bloso routes : 2 Valleien Route |
I wanted to do a longer ride today. Did not want to ride on the road so that left finding a suitable mountainbike challenge. The 2 Valleien route in Overijse has always been one of my favorites. Ondulating in and out of the valleys of the river Ijse and Lane, short steep climbs followed by technical descents. A great job for the Merlin. Starting in Sint Agatha Rode I quickly emerged in the roller coaster ride. Taking it easy on the climbs, focussing on good form and trying to keep my heartrate in the safe zone. This meant a lot of little ring stuff but I managed to ride them all and even felt stronger when the ride developed. I had a bit of history today since I already hiked for almost 3 hours this morning. Had a great ride and was pleased to be able to enjoy the trails and the bike on this dry and not-too-warm day. The trails were fast and hard,not a drop has fallen this last week and this meant high speeds on the flat and in the descents.
Ride Stats : 51K and 705 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h45mins
538/3015
28-04-2018, 17:18 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 26-04-2018 |
| Bois de Merdael |
Taking out the Merlin today for a track I have had a while. It's a mixed ride through and around Meerdael Forest. Walloon based probably because it is called Bois de Merdael. It rides over mostly big forest roads, then plunges into Sint Joris Weert and rides along the river Dyle through the Doode Bemde to reach Egenhoven. It then doubles back towards the Zoete Waters to disappear into Meerdael Forest again. The weather was fresh but dry and the trails were hard and dusty. Which was a bonus in the Doode Bemde but because of the dry track I was also glad I was riding a full suspension bike. My legs felt good and I was strong in the climbs, which is a good sign.
Ride Stats : 41K and 445 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h07mins
487/2310
26-04-2018, 13:10 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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