I had planned a ride on the Moots YBB this weekend but when I rode out I heard the rear No Tubes tyre lose pressure fast. It turned out to be the valve that was bubbling and failing to close properly. Disappointed I turned ship and took the Litespeed Obed instead.
With temperatures of around 10 degrees it was a lot colder than 2 days ago but still very pleasant for the time of year. I decided to follow my Mollendaal parcours. The tracks were mostly dry and I added a couple of sections where I did not dare pass through a month ago. The forestry exploitation was still causing the roads to be plowed and shredded by big machines but at least the traction was Ok so I could venture into the once-pleasant singletracks that were now as wide as a doubletrack. It will take a while for nature to reclaim its own.

In all I had a pleasant ride. I could see there were preparations for an organised ride going through Meerdael Forest tomorrow. I believe it must be the SVK organisation which offers some fine distances ranging from 15 to 72K. Maybe I will try to ride some of that tomorrow if the weather allows it.

Endomondo track


Ride Stats : 29K and 345 heightmeters (Garmin) in 1h33mins

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