When I got home from work it looked to be like perfect weather for a ride. I took the Vortex and set out on what I hoped to be a fast and relaxing ride. Starting following the "Haasrode Toer" over the Haasrode Industrie, into Bierbeek and then towards Bremt. The wind was blowing noticeably from the west-southwest and I was already thinking that the second part of the ride might prove difficult because of that. Onwards to Neervelp and then over the crest into Willebringen. From Willebringen the track took me to Kumtich and Oorbeek, and then over the Goudberg geosite into Hoegaarden. Turning back I took the long climb out of Hoegaarden along a small tarmac road, well protected from the wind. When I reached the road leading to Meldert I braced myself but the wind seemed to be less strong than before. The sun was out and I sped towards Meldert. From Meldert I rode towards La Bruyere where I took a right turn towards Beauvechain and ultimately Opvelp. Here I went to the left and before long I was back in Bierbeek. Making my way to the Haasrode Industrie terrain for a quick loop before following the Expressweg into Blanden. Legs felt strong and I was not surprised to see that my average speed was more than 29kph, whilst my average heartrate was only a modest 119bpm.

Endomondo track


Ride Stats : 53K and 355 heightmeters (Garmin) in 1h48mins

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