Was home early from work so I had the time to do a longer ride today. Since the weather was calm but clouded and not too warm, I chose to wear windstopper underwear and a long-sleeved jersey. A good choice as would turn out during the ride. I started out over Bierbeek, Honsem and Willebringen and then moved on to Kumtich and Oorbeek to reach Hoegaarden. Here I picked up on the Ravel 2 which I followed past Jodoigne until I reached Eghezee. From Eghezee I took the N91 back towards Geest-Gerompont-Petit-Rosiere where I took a left on the Ravel which led me towards Perwez. From Perwez I took a right and made my way towards the enigmatic little village of Maleves-Sainte-Marie-Wastinnes. Here I paused for a snack and a couple of pictures.
On my way to Opprebais I briefly had the company of another cyclist until took a right towards Incourt and Dongelberg. Here I picked in on a trail I often do. Past Lathuy and crossing the N240 I reached Melin. Left towards Sart-Melin and then briefly following the N240 again before taking a right towards the 1St Wing Airbase and La Bruyere. I noticed I already had 78K and I understood a 100K would be possible if I rode over Meldert and Bierbeek. So I did. Near the end I began to feel the toll of the kilometers but I still managed to keep my speed and form until the end of my ride.
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Ride Stats : 101K and 570/615 heightmeters (Polar/Garmin) in 3h42mins
8881/75280
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