Early 2026, I was looking for a way to get my workouts done, while still setting myself a challenge. I had this tour all mapped out for a while now. It’s a loop around Belgium, following the existing bike network, following the borders as close as possible. Starting at the coast, it’s rather flat at first, but once it get’s closer to the east of the country, the climbs get intenser and there are more of them.

Then, suddenly the ROUVY app allows users to design their own rides, and upload them as a GPX file. I cut the tour in pieces to meet the 200 km max length for the app, and uploaded them as I progressed. I just jumped on the AZUB 4 recumbent bike I have installed on my indoor system, and I set of to ride the whole length of the Belgian borders. Maybe, one day, I’ll ride it in real life, but for now, it’s just a way to keep in shape over the winter and early spring.