This morning still showed overcast skies but the temperature was a balmy 11 degrees C when I rode out on the Moots Psychlo-X. I decided to ride through Bierbeek, Meldert and then descend into Hoegaarden. Very cobbly descend but the 28mm tyres on the Moots add to the comfort so I could just let the bike go. Up to Zetrud-Lumay on the Ravel 2. Past Jodoigne and just before Eghezee the Ravel was closed. The wind had been blowing in my face up till then so I was pleased I could take a right turn towards Noville-sur-Mehaigne to reach the N91. Following that towards Incourt I had the wind blowing from my left.  From Incourt I took a right turn towards Dongelberg to have a look at the Chateau. Straight on to Jodoigne where I took a left towards Pietrebais on the N240. The wind was blowing from the side again which made this a tough section. Once I was back on the N91 and looping around the Beauvechain Airport the wind was at last in my favor and I zoomed along into Hamme Mille. Attacking the climb out of Hamme Mille along the Naamsesteenweg and then I was nearly home, just a little loop into Blanden. This turned out to be my longest ride of the year so far. If the weather keeps getting better I will soon switch to the Litespeed Vortex, but first I need to continue breaking in the Brooks saddle on the Psychlo-X for as long as possible . I have nearly 500K on it now and I'm guesstimating I need another 250-500K on it for it to start mellowing out and forming itself to my buttocks.

Endomondo track


Ride Stats : 74K and 480 heightmeters (Garmin) in 02h48mins

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