Bake for 5h on high heat<3

Slight underestimation of the heat today. Factor 50 sunscreen should have been factor 100, and my 750ml bottles should have been 1L. Nevertheless had a nice day out together with Mathijs towards the Ardennes.

Temperature today fluctuated around 33 degrees and it did not improve the further south we went. Normally in winter, heading into the ardennes means an extra 5 degrees of cold is coming. However this rule does not apply anymore when its above 15 degrees. When heading up the first steep section from Winamplanche to Stoumont, the heat really gripped us both. After descending we decided it was the right time for a hydration stop. 6 aquarius, 1 cola, 1 apple juice, and 30€ (!) later, we were good to go again!

It was a very easy decision to cut the route and head home as we were both starting to boil in our own sweat. Back across the border I made a not so quick stop at the best bike shop around to fill up the bottles and have a nice chat. Back home I noticed I was only 5 min off from my 5h goal today. Not too bad!

Improvements for further rides in the heat:
-Bring sunscreen on the ride
-Bring bigger bottles
-Do not wear a baselayer
-Do not mix 2 maurten drink mixes in one 750ml bottle










(take 5g paracetamol)

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