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| Tales from the Woods |
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| 19-09-2015 |
 Layers of grey |
Grey weather when I started around 9Am with the Moots YBB. Into Meerdael Forest along moist but not wet trails. Riding towards the Zoete Waters and then into Heverlee Forest along big forest roads. Towards Egenhoven and then onwards on the plateau above Leefdaal to reach Duisburg and Tervuren. Into the Sonian forest for a small section before reaching Eizer. Up the dreaded Horenberg and then down towards Huldenberg. Following the river Ijse for a while until I reached Neerijse. Here I left the Ijse and turned towards the Dyle, and Korbeek-Dyle. Into Meerdael forest again for a last stretch before reaching Blanden again. Good ride, I did not feel too well when I started but gradually my legs showed more strength and the pace was moderate throughout the ride.
Ride Stats : 55K and 475 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h31mins
3965/30285
19-09-2015, 12:51 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 12-09-2015 |
| Through Leuven |
The weather forecast called for rain but it was dry when I rode out around 9AM with the Moots YBB. I had a plan to ride along the green bloso until I reached the Zavelstraat. Then I rode along the Ijsbaan down to the Geldenaaksebaan into Heverlee and Leuven. Along the Philipssite and then past the DINDIN decorated buurthuis "De Pit". Taking a couple of pictures of the mural and then I rode along the Leuvense ring and into Leuven. Past the Sint Geertrui church and the Klein Begijnhof, up the Boelenberg and then following some Green Bloso route towards and up the Mollekensberg. Making my way along the E314 towards Bertem where I rediscovered some narrow trails that led me into Egenhoven. From there I made my way into Heverlee forest and then towards Vaalbeek and ultimately Blanden. Had a good ride, legs felt fine and the weather stayed clement and perfect for this kind of ride.
Ride Stats : 38K and 400 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h46mins
3911/29810
12-09-2015, 11:53 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 09-09-2015 |
| Mollendaal Trails |
Another ride with the Moots YBB. The weather was fine today with a temperature around 19 degrees C when I rode out into Mollendaal forest for a spin around my trails there. The trails were moist here and there and I even had to dismount once to circumvene a big puddle. But on the whole the trails were also fast . The singletrails were narrow due to the lush vegetation of the late summer season. I had a good ride and my legs felt strong and enduring.
Ride Stats : 24.1K and 310 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h08mins
3873/29410
09-09-2015, 20:35 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 07-09-2015 |
| Forest ride |
Today I rode out with the Moots YBB. It had been in for servicing of the Chris King ISO disc hub in the rear wheel and I was curious how it would behave. At first it still felt a little hesitant, but after a while it seemed to loosen up and it also started to produce the characteristic Chris King sound. It surprised me to find out after the ride that this was my first ride with this bike in 2015.
My legs felt good and the trail conditions were excellent so I could maintain a fast speed thoughout the ride, resulting in a good average speed. The rear brake needs to be looked at as well since it has a tendency to run against the caliper, resulting in a little bit of resistance whilst riding. Nothing to worry about and therefore it is not high on my list of things to do.
Ride Stats : 25.5K and 240 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h03mins
3849/29100
07-09-2015, 20:49 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 05-09-2015 |
| RondJe van Leuven |
The weather had been rainy and windy and cold the last couple of days. So I did some forest walks and kept off of the bike for a while. But today things were brightening up just long enough for a short ride. I had planned to visit Vera DINDIN who was working on a mural in Leuven and I passed there for a chat. Continuing onwards following the Ringway around Leuven for just past the 2 waters. Here the cyclists have to find their way back to the Ring by venturing along the Vaartbekken and then up the Boelenberg. Back on the Ring again towards Gasthuisberg where I left the Ring to reach Egenhoven and looked in vain for the Cyclist tunnel that should be there. SO I took a loop along the parking lot of the Boudewijnpark and then along the Gaston Geenslaan towards the Celestijnenlaan, past the Arenberg castle into Heverlee. Along the new bikepath parallel to the E40 to reach the Naamsesteenweg and I was back in Blanden.
Ride Stats : 24.5K and 215 heightmeters (Garmin) in 00h59mins
3824/28860
05-09-2015, 12:53 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 30-08-2015 |
| Ronde van Leuven |
Last sunday of August, time for the annual Ronde van Leuven. Starting in Blanden I set out for the complete 70K . The weather was sunny and bright with just a little breeze from the east. The Ronde went clockwise this year, over Heverlee and Arenberg towards Egenhoven and then down into Winksele. A little lap into Leuven and then I was out towards Kessel Lo and Holsbeek. A loop around Kortrijk Dutsel brought us back into Linden. From Linden we set out towards Lovenjoel and Bierbeek. Completing the lap into Blanden, I felt tired but satisfied. Yesterdays' ride had left me with depleted legs and even though I got a good nights' sleep I felt tired thoughout the ride, keeping the speed low and the exhaustion to a minimum.
Ride Stats : 72K and 670 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h55mins
3799/28645
30-08-2015, 12:45 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 29-08-2015 |
| Overijse |
Sunny skies this morning and around 9AM I set out with the Vortex for a 2 hour spin. It was pretty frisky , only about 12 degrees C but when the sun touched me I warmed up quickly. I rode over Egenhoven to the Sint Jansbergsteenweg and followed that to Overijse. Climbing out of Overijse in the direction of Wavre and taking a left into Wavre Industrie towards Ottenburg. Down the shaft towards Archennes and then along the N25 towards Hamme Mille. Further on through Tourinnes and Beauvechain and then taking a left to Opvelp. From here I set towards Bierbeek and Haasrode Industrie and finished off the loop along the Expressweg into Blanden. I found it a good ride, I was able to mainatin a nice average speed despite my average heartrate being only 103bpm. .
Ride Stats : 63K and 530 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h15mins
3727/27975
29-08-2015, 12:05 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 23-08-2015 |
| Hofstade |
The Vortex is back from maintenance. Maintenance on the bottom bracket, new shifter cable and a re-fastening of the pedals. At first stroke it felt good, no more clicking sound in the bracket. I am always amazed at how smooth the bikes rolls. I'm sure the wheels have a lot to do with it. Custom made with Chris King hubs and Sapim CX ray spokes. Light and strong. I set out towards the Leuvense Vaart with the wind blowing in my back. Good for some personal best times on a lot of Strava segment all the way from Leuven to Mechelen. Just before reaching the Coloma I took a left turn into Zemst. Finding my way to the Tervuursesteenweg in Hofstade took some time but then I was set for a ride to the southwest. The wind was blowing slightly to my disadvantage now and it ripped between the houses. But the bikepath was wide and smooth and I could maintain good speed . Reaching Perk I had to make a detour because of workings in the town center. Again I was left on my own because I only saw one 'OMLEIDING' sign. But I found the N227 again and could continue my way towards Steenokkerzeel and Nossegem. Continuing on the road to Waterloo I reached Sterrebeek. Here I was in Wezenbeek Oppem before I spotted a sign towards the Museum in Tervuren. Taking that road I reached the Leuvensesteenweg and I was now on my way to Leuven. Taking a left into Vossem and then through Leefdaal towards Bertem. Taking a wrong turn I ended up on the Leuvensesteenweg again and I followed that into Heverlee. Into the Groenveld and under the Koning Boudewijn laan I ended up near Arenberg and from there I used my last forces along the bikepath parallel to the E40 to reach the Naamsesteenweg and follwing that into Blanden. A very solid ride and again at the end my legs felt drained and empty. But when I checked my average speed it turned out to be more than 28kph. Not bad if you consider my average heartrate was only 101bpm. .
Ride Stats : 82K and 440 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h54mins
3631/27170
23-08-2015, 12:18 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 22-08-2015 |
| Meensel |
Todays' weather foreca&st spoke of cloudless skies, and temperatures soaring to 30 degrees C. A warming southeasterly wind would add to to hotness. So I decided to leave early and at 8AM I got on the Psychlo-X for a ride that would first take me along the Expressway to the Mol. Here I crossed the N3 and took a parallel road to where I could take a left over the Loberg. I then took a right which took me to Pellenberg. Riding along the Herendaal which is a nice and winfing tarmac road that leads from Pellenberg to Lubbeek. Binkom was next and just past Binkom I entered Meensel. Here I took a left towards Glabbeek. Just pas Glabbeek I came to the N29 which I followed until I reached Tienen. Following the inner ring I came to the N3 again. The wind was gently pushing me along the N3 and I arrived quickly in Heverlee again. My plan was to take the Tivolistraat towards the Geldenaakse baan but the Tivolistraat had workings going on and was blocked. So I took a parallel road towards the Philipssite and made my way to the Geldenaakse baan from there. Taking the Hoveniersdreef to reach the Naamsesteenweg and that road I followed until I reached Blanden again.
Had a good ride without having to exert myself to much and also without suffering from the heat. I arrived home around 10.30AM.
Ride Stats : 58.5K and 435 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h12mins
3550/26730
22-08-2015, 13:04 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 19-08-2015 |
| Haasrode Industrie Laps |
Arriving home late from work I did not feel like venturing out for a long ride. So I decided on a succession of Haasrode Industrie Laps. First I did 2 long laps of 8K and then I did another 2 short laps, around 2.4K each. Legs felt fine but I could feel some sore muscles from the Pilates session I did yesterday. In all I had a good ride, not too stressful and just what my leg muscles needed to recover from last sundays' 90K ride.
Ride Stats : 29K and 210 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h04mins
3491/26295
19-08-2015, 20:56 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 16-08-2015 |
| Eghezee |
Sunny this morning and no rain vloud in sight for hours. I took the PsuchlX out for a long ride. Starting through the Weertsedreef and then to Nethen , Pecrot and Archennes which brought me gently to Grez . Through Cocrou and then right to Pietrebais. In Pietrebais I had to take the very steep Rue de la Montagne because the main road was blocked due to a brocante that was taking place. When I arrived on the N91 I took this to the right towards Eghezee. I noticed the wind was in my back and this gave me wings. I also knew that this meant I would be struggling on the way back. In Eghezee I took a sharp left onto the Ravel 2 , and followed that until I reached Hoegaarden. The wind was in my face now but due to the fact that the Ravel is pretty sheltered I did not have too much trouble. From Hoegaarden I rode to the Ring around Tienen and then took that towards the left until I reached the N3 towards Louvain. The wind was now playing with me and I had to take it easy on the climbs because I wanted to keep my heartrate down. Once I reached the Expressway I knew it was just a coast following that towards Blanden. I ended with 90K and a well spent feeling in my legs.
Ride Stats : 90K and 665 heightmeters (Garmin) in 03h26mins
3462/26085
16-08-2015, 13:57 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 15-08-2015 |
| Haasrode Industrie Laps |
rain was forecast so I did not want to ride out far this early morning. I started out on an empty stomach .I settled for a couple of Haasrode Industrie laps. 8K each and I did 4 of them. It was cool and there was a light breeze from the west. There were a couple of raindrops falling towards the end of my third lap but the rain did not push through so I risked a fourth lap. Riding home it was still overcast but on the whole I was very pleased with this short but necessary ride. The legs needed some turning and riding on an empty stomach forced me to keep the revs low. I ended with an average heartrate of 95 bpm which was great considering the average speed neared 27kph.
Ride Stats : 41K and 315 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h33mins
3372/25420
15-08-2015, 10:33 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 12-08-2015 |
| Haasrode Industrie Laps |
I did not want to ride out far this evening so I settled for a couple of Haasrode Industrie laps. 8K each and I did 3 of them. It was still quite warm and there was abreeze from the north that bothered me from time to time. But in all I was able to maintain a good average speed and when I rode home along the Expressweg I had the wind gently pushing me along.
Ride Stats : 33K and 255 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h11mins
3331/25105
12-08-2015, 20:50 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 10-08-2015 |
| Vossem |
Todays saw moderately warm weather but there was a breeze keeping things fresh by the time I rode out. I took the Psychlo-X for a spin , starting out along the new bikepath parallel to the E40 , then through Egenhoven and Bertem towards Vossem. Taking the Vossemberg upwards and then back along the plateau towards Egenhoven again. The legs felt a bit tired and I did not have the impression I was going fast. Was very surprised to find out after the ride that I set 8 PR's on Strava segments.
Ride Stats : 37K and 270 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h23mins
3298/24850
10-08-2015, 20:52 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 09-08-2015 |
| Quickie around the block |
Back on the Psychlo-X today. I put Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tyres on for better road-going and set out despite feeling tired from yesterdays' ride. Starting through the Meerdael forest along the Weertsedreef and then from Sint Joris Weert through Nethen to reach Hamme Mille. Onwards to Tourinnes and Beauvechain. Taking a left there and riding over the hill to Opvelp. Another left towards Bierbeek where I started to feel a breeze from the northwest. From Bierbeek over Haasrode into Blanden where I closed the lap. Felt good and I was able to keep the pace high despite the wind in the end. .
Ride Stats : 29K and 215 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h02mins
3261/24580
09-08-2015, 00:00 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 08-08-2015 |
| Helecine |
Taking the Vortex out again after riding a 1000K on the Psychlo-X. I was curious if the noise in the bracket would be gone after it had been removed and inserted again by Filip Sport. It immediately turned out that the noise was still there. Bummer, so it will need to be replaced, causing me to miss the Vortex for a while longer.
Anyways, I continued on todays ride which took me from Hamme Mille to Jodoigne and then further east through Pietrain to Helecine. In Helecine I took the N64 towards Tienen. In Goetsenhoven I took a left turn to reach Outgaarden and Hoegaarden. From Hoegaarden I climbed to uptown Meldert and then continued towards Beauvechain , Tourinnes and Hamme Mille to close the big loop. The ride went well, it was relatively cool with the sun hiding behind clouds and only a little breeze blwing from the west-northwest.
Ride Stats : 56K and 440 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h57mins
3232/24365
08-08-2015, 11:23 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 04-08-2015 |
| Quickie around the block |
Coming home late from work today and riding out around quarter to 7 in the PM I settled for a quick lap around the block. Starting through the Meerdael forest along the Weertsedreef and then from Sint Joris Weert through Nethen to reach Hamme Mille. Onwards to Tourinnes and Beauvechain. Taking a left there and riding over the hill to Opvelp. Another left towards Bierbeek where I started to feel a stiff breeze from the west. From Bierbeek over Haasrode into Blanden where I closed the lap. Felt good and I was able to keep the pace high despite the wind in the end. Todays ride bri-ought the distance for 2015 on the Psychlo-X to 1000Km .
Ride Stats : 29K and 220 heightmeters (Garmin) in 01h02mins
3176/23925
04-08-2015, 20:36 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 02-08-2015 |
| Landen |
Fine weather this morning so I rode out for a long ride. At first I rode to Nodebais where I visited the little chapel in the fields. From there I rode offroad to Beauvechain and then towards Hoegaarden. Riding to the east I came through Goetsenhoven, Ezemaal and Neerwinden before arriving in Landen. Looking to get on the Ravel took me some time but from memory and upon looking at the garmin map I found the little trail that lead me to the southwest through Racour, Orp Jauche and then connected to the Ravel 2 . Riding towards Perwez was next on the menu. Taking a right turn just before arriving in Perwez and my next stop was Maleves-Saine Marie-Wastinnes. From here I rode to Opporebais, Incourt and Longueville. Into Biez and Grez Doiceau and then cap north towards Hamme Mille and Blanden. Adding a little local lap to complete my first solo century in more than a year. Very happy with that.
Ride Stats : 100.5K and 740 heightmeters (Garmin) in 03h54mins
3146/23705
02-08-2015, 15:03 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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| 31-07-2015 |
| Hottomont |
Time for another ride. The weather was sunny but fresh when I rode out. I started out along the N25 towards hamme Mille and then straight on to Jodoigne where I took the Ravel2 until I came to Hottomont. Here I took a right turn towards Perwez. Riding over small tarmac roads was fun with the Psychlo-X. In Perwez I set for Maleves and then onwards to Opprebais and Gistoux. Veering to the right again to reach Bonlez and Grez-Doiceau. From Grez I rode to Bossut and then dropped into Nethen. Closing the loop over Sint Joris Weert, the Zoete Waters and Vaalbeek. Good ride, no wind to speak of, dry and moderately sunny. The legs were fine.
Ride Stats : 78K and 615 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h56mins
3046/22965
31-07-2015, 14:17 geschreven door Big Bad Wolf
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