As I have written earlier east Harris County is rapidly approaching drought conditions. It is so severe that the Texas Forest Service has moved fire fighters to the area to be ready for brush  fires. The clouds tried to send some rain on the drive home from work but I could count the drops that landed on my windshield. I almost hesitated on riding this evening but I figured maybe my ride would cause some rain to fall. No such luck. With the heavy clouds the temperature was in the low 80’s and the wind was a solid 13 mph from the ESE, the typical direction and speed for this time of the year. No other riders were out that I saw. This weekend has a slightly higher chance of rain so we will see if it makes it. My yard is starting to dry out. With the City of Houston raising water rates to the price of gold I need rain instead of sprinklers.

Today’s riding statistics:

• miles = 20.44
• riding time = 1:26:45
• average pace = 4:15 min/mile
• average speed = 14.1 mph
• max speed = 20.2 mph
• average cadence = 75.4 rpm
• max cadence = 101 rpm
• climb 226 ft., descend 132 ft., max elevation 76 ft.
• May miles 288.05
• YTD miles 1687.85

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