A problem with the hot water boiler prevented me from riding a bike or do any other kind of prolonged physical activity over the weekend up to today. The faulty part was exchanged and I was able to ride out again in the late afternoon. I took the Merlin for a blast around Meerdael Forest. The sun quickly disappeared behind dark skies and the temperatures dropped fast. I let the bike go on the downhills and did not avoid the more technical singletracks or the steeper climbs. Just taking it easy to not overexert myself and I was enjoying the forest trails. Trails that were bonedry and hard. My legs felt fine and I could keep up a good pace throughout the entire ride. With 500 heightmeters it wasn't exactly flat either. Good vibes.