What a week this has been. From last wednesday evening almost every day brought a lot of rain. Even thunderstorms on thursday and yesterday. Today it has been sunny up till now but the forecast calls for more rain. One would almost think we are in autumn. I have scratched my plan to go to Chimay for the Raid des Sources. The amount of rain that has fallen there, coupled to an already wet environment, will make it a tough and muddy ride. I remember from last year how much we suffered on the 100K and then it had only rained the day before the event, not 25L/sq metre like it has done this week already. Another option is the Bataille des Ardennes, that takes place in Gomzé-Andoumont and that by some strange fluke I have never done before. It is situated in the beautiful area around Banneux-Aywaille-Stoumont-La Reid and Theux so it is a region I like very much. So it could be a unique chance to ride this tough ride. I will wait for the last weather forecasts to decide but the region over there is more stony so it can take in more water without becoming too muddy.
Today I didn't feel very well, had a bit of a skin rash and felt tired. But I decided to take advantage of the sun and do an easy road ride. I followed the Red Bloso route that starts in Heverlee and loops over Sint Joris Weert, Sint Agatha Rode, Ottenburg, Terlanen, Neerijse and Korbeek Dyle. I took my GPS with me in my backpack just to record the ride. I took some time to stop at the Arenberg castle in Heverlee to make a few pictures and also in the beginning at the River Dyle. You can see how much water it holds, it has rained quite a bit.
Ride Stats: 53K and 490/568 heightmeters (Polar/Garmin) in 2h16mins
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