The weather forecast for the next couple of days looks a bit grim. Wet and cold. So I decided to make the most of this beautiful late afternoon and ride the Overijse '2 Valleien' Bloso. Picking in at my usual spot in Sint Agatha Rode I whipped the Merlin around these nice trails. Starting with the Green, then the Blue , the remainder of the Green, then the Red and finishing with the Green again.
The trail conditions were perfect. I felt strong on the many climbs and of course the bike was fast in the downhills. I took some care though because the fallen leaves are hiding some trail nasties, like roots, ruts, gullies, branches, stones and the like. But with the suspension tuned in just perfect now the Merlin seems to glide over everything the trail throws at it. Just point the front wheel where you want to go, sit back on the bike a bit, let go of the brakes and you are transported exactly where you want to go.

When I returned to Meerdael I stopped at the spring near La Hetraie. The forest was already darkening in the approach of dusk so I couldn't stray . Took a couple of pictures - with flash - and the rode towards the Kluis and followed the Paddenpoel depression until where it crosses the Weertsedreef. I added the map so you may check it out yourself should you want to.
Arriving home well in time and with a good sensation in my legs. A hot bath followed by some extended stretching in an attempt to get the muscles softened up after this splendid ride.

Ride Stats : 54K and 645/700 heightmeters (Polar/Garmin) in 2h40mins

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