Today the forecast was for a wet start, possibly some below zero temps and during the day things would dry out. And yes, so it went. I was home around 4.45 pm and on my bike at 5pm. Just in time to take advantage of the last light to start my GPS and get going. I have a new chain and cassette on my bike which got broken in quite nicely since I chose a more hilly version of the 30K Heverlee Bloso tour. Looping through St Agatha Rode, up and down and up again towards Ottenburg, down into Terlanen, up over the Smeysberg and then making my way back to Sint Joris Weert for an ultimate loop over Nethen and Hamme Mille. The temps were near freezing but I felt quite cozy and very happy to be out there. My Lumicycle HID light has been giving my frowns since it seems to be flickering during the ride. Normally its a steady blue-white but I've noticed it flickers and then goes into the yellow spectrum for a while. Its amazing that it has been going for 6 years now and I do suspect that it is nearing its end. I am pondering ordering a new lighthead to replace this one should it fail. It also seems to have lost some of its intensity but judging to the reactions of some car drives Its still bright enough. I am thinking about returning to the Vosges next year. Possibly a combination of a shortbike and an extended stay in a chalet. I'm still looking at it but I had a great time there 2 years back and I wouldn't mind returning for some more trail exploration. I also have finalized my stay in the Ol Fosse d'Outh during the Houffalize World Cup at the end of next April. I will be arriving on thursday and leave on Sunday, giving me an extra day to go out biking and / or explore the World Cup trails.
Ride Stats : 40K and 325/322 heightmeters (Polar/Garmin) in 1h50mins
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