Day 1 was loop ride where we started in Mechelen and finished the ride back at the hotel that we started from. Today's ride is starting from Mechelen and traveling to Hasselt. One route of 92 km is being offered. The riding conditions were excellent. Overcast to keep the sun off our shoulders and the temperatures in the mid 50's to mid 60's.
The ride routing was excellent as well. Many times throughout the day we found ourselves traveling on bike paths along the edges canals and rivers. The paths were reminiscent of paths that we have been on in the Netherlands 2018.
It's not uncommon to find surprises along the trails. Today we were surprised to find a huge steel set of stairs right on the bike trail reaching 11 meters (36 feet) overlooking fields. Its function is solely as a form of public art. This steel version was built to replace a wooden version that was difficult to maintain.
As we got closer to our destination, Hasselt, we were often on the surface streets that had separated bike paths. Construction got us turned around once or twice, but with our GPS units, we were never off track for long.
Tomorrow is another day.
Happy Biking,
Brian
Groovy stairs, out in the middle of the bike path!
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