Planes, Trains and Automobiles

It was a long, epic journey, but I have finally arrived in what will be my home for the next four and a half months.
Monday was crazy. After two exams I took a nine hour flight to London, then two hours transit followed by a quick hour to Amsterdam. Once I finally got to continental Europe I spent almost two hours at Schipol before getting on a train and blasting southbound to Brussels. The train ride was interesting with all my luggage. Despite not having to bring a bike I had a small bike box with me with training wheels etc so I still had to sit in the enterance area on one of the small folddown seats, moving my stuff so people could pass at every station. It is important to watch your stuff in these parts, especially when they are reminding you of thieves and pickpockets constantly on the intercom. When I arrived at the central station in Brussels I called my contact and within minutes Emmi and Natalie showed up to wisk my to Liedekerke.
The first stop was Sportzone Fitness and Wellness Club (title sponsor of the team) where I was reunited with most of my old friends from the past two years. It is great to be back.
The weather here is incredible. It hasnt rained in a month and virtually every day they break a temperature record. Yesterday I trained in 30 degrees and today the temperature on my ride topped out at 27. All in the land of men hardened by challenging weather...
The last two days I have trained, but taken it very easy to ensure a full recovery from the long trip. Today I rode the course for Sundays race and it looks like a great way to start ripping into the legs and lungs.
The new kit looks great and my new team bike for this year phenominal. As well Sportzone is the nicest fitness club I have ever seen and is a model more clubs in Canada should follow. I will post more about that later. Pics and more to come.