Our start (I was suppouted by arne) took place at 4:00 PM, at the Unicycle Hockytournament at Bottrop. We wanted to ride along the Rhein Herne canal. the way (for bicycle riders) was not realy in good conditions and once in a while it was raining. At about kilometer 30 I had a big crash with lots of mud and hard stones, like you can see on the pictures. We reached Waltrop Henrichenburg lift-lock and spended some time to eat and drink. The way back was easy to find, till the sunlight was gone. So I rode the last 20 kilometers in the dark, or in Arne´s cone of light shining from behind. We end again in Bottrop at about 23.30.
Distance 89km
Ascend 105m
Descend 105m
Soft Gravel 2km
Light Rain 3km
Night Riding 19km
Time riding 6:38 h
Objective Rating 133
Subjective rating 32
Final rating 165
4/13/2008
168
Our start this day took place at 12:00 AM, at the home of Arne in Essen. We wanted to ride along the River Ruhr to the river Rhein. It was raining only at the first minutes. Most of the time we rode on the Ruhrtalradweg. Arne and Jan did the way uphill to the source of the river some weeks before. It was a nice way including beautiful bridges and old buildings. When we arrived the Rhein we took a short break, reversed and ride back to Arne´s home. Of course there are many restaurants on the way ;-).
Distance 101,6km
Ascend 185m
Descend 185m
Light Rain 5km
Time riding 6:42 h
Objective Rating 164
Subjective rating 4
Final rating 168