Got an early start today because the forecast called for hot weather. Making my way to Hoegaarden over Bierbeek, Opvelp and Meldert and after some 19K I was on the ravel 2 which connects Hoegaarden with Namur. Riding though Jodoigne and Eghezee and then dropping into the valley to reach Saint Marc  and Saint Servais. 56.5K and around 2 hours out. Turning around an facing the 7K long climb back to get out of the Meuse valley. The wind was blowing slightly against me but with the sun gaining force the little breeze was very welcome. Back through Eghezee and Jodoigne to reach Hoegaarden. Riding back I took another loop, first riding up to the Goudberg geosite and then into Oorbeek and up to Kumtich. From Kumtich the wind was blowing in my favor when I rode to Willebringen and Neervelp. Up to the Bierbeek globe and then back home following the Expressweg from Haasrode Industrie. A nice long ride with a minimum of effort, judging on the average heartrate of 112bpm, and due to the fact that I was home around 12.30 I also had a manageable 26 degrees average temperature during this ride. The long stretches of shrubberies next to the Ravel offer good protection against the sun and the wind if need be.

Endomondo track


Ride Stats : 119K and 620 heightmeters (Garmin) in 4h17mins

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