A day of memories of what happened 22 years ago in New York City and other places. I wore a jersey with stars and stripes. I thought back to what I was doing that morning.

Back on the bike today after not riding yesterday. I didn’t start today’s ride as early as my recent rides because a repair man was planning on coming this morning but that was changed to tomorrow. I got ready and headed out on my Lynskey Helix bike on a route I’ve only rode 4 previous times this year, New Caney – Roman Forest Blvd – Oakhurst. The roads are not that different from other routes just a different combination and turn around point. The Lynksey’s wheels went rolling at 9:39 AM. The weather changed over the weekend dropping 100+ degree days from the forecast. I was ready for a break like that. Today’s 33.7 miles was the average distance for the route in 2023 and moved my September total to 338.78 miles, 47% of the way to my 720 mile goal. I finished at 12:28 PM.

Weather: Start 80 degrees, 56 humidity, dew point 62.9, mostly cloudy, wind NE 4 mph; Finish 90 degrees, 43% humidity, dew point 64.7, mostly cloudy, wind N 4 mph.

The lower temperature, humidity, and dew point felt good as I rode. I only needed a water bottle leaving the CamelBak at home. The light wind allowed my legs to power through without much strain. Checking my AXS.SRAM.com ride report showed 1:36:56 using the 35×13 gears and 31:42 in the 35×15 gears. I made 33 rear derailleur shifts. The Velo saddle felt good throughout the ride. I reclaimed the Strava Local Legend on Trikelly on Adams St. with 13 rides in the last 90 days.