Since we are edging ever closer i thought I'd put up some general information for those who like to do a bit of advance planning.
Links to maps
There are a few on-line and or interactive cycle maps of Brussels: none are brilliant but here you go just in case anyone is thinking of riding around town in the afternoon
http://www.aquaterra.be/fr/cartographie/portfolio-cartographie/?project=19
http://www.bruxellesmobilite.irisnet.be/articles/velo/itineraires-cyclables
http://www.bruxellesmobilite.irisnet.be/velo/
Food and stuff.
In an ideal world we'd all like to eat good, value for money food, and keep an eye on our bikes at the same time. If the weather is good these places fit the bill and are withing a few hundred yards of the Grand Place
Fin de Siecle: Busy, very busy, join the queue and engage in some serious good value carb loading
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g188644-d1852850-Reviews-Fin_de_Siecle-Brussels.html
De Markten, okay food but lots of outdoor tables to enjoy the sunshine
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g188644-d1023216-Reviews-De_Markten_Cafe-Brussels.html
la villette, next door to de Markten, less outdoor space but solid belge food (There are a few other places on the same square )
http://www.la-villette.be/
Bij Den Boer, best value on "St Catherine" no terrace but good views from the windows
http://www.bijdenboer.com/
L'express, Lebanese takeaway on the Grand Place, cheap quick and tasty
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g188644-d810860-Reviews-L_Express-Brussels.html