An Early Start to Beat The Heat – June 19th Bike Ride

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After last weekend’s indoor excursion to the hospital I wanted to get an early start on the ride today. I did make it out the door at 6:59 AM and the cooler temperature was greatly appreciated. With this early start I thought I might see some other riders but I did not see anyone until I was within 2 miles of home.

The ride got off to a good start until I ran over a rock on the US59 service road Caney Creek bridge just north of New Caney. I got a pinch flat so I pulled over to patch the hole. I have to admit my patching credentials are not what they should be since I have been known to miss the hole with the patch. This was not a problem today but while I was fixing the flat the perspiration was pouring from my brow, arms and about anywhere it could. Where does all of this liquid come from?

After the flat things went well. The skies were populated by the little puffy white clouds that have been around most of the week. Temperature was 78 degrees when I passed New Caney High School and was 94 degrees when I got home. Wind was not really a factor being around 9 mph or less from variable directions.

When I got home I decided it was time to perform several maintenance things: rotate tires, replace the Wipperman chain with a SRAM PC-1050 I have had for awhile. All went well until I tired to install the removable link in the chain. As much as I tired I could not get it to lock in place. I ended up reusing the Wipperman removable link.

Today’s ride statistics:

  • miles = 53.03
  • Riding time = 3:39:38
  • average pace = 4:08 min/mile
  • average speed = 14.5 mph
  • max speed = 21.6 mph
  • average cadence = 77 rpm
  • max cadence = 112 rpm
  • climb 218 ft., descend 222 ft., max elevation 141 ft.
  • June miles 322.85
  • YTD miles 2363.60

Today I brought my Flip camera along and recorded some places I rode through.

Click on any of thumbnails to bring up a larger view.

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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 18th

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For now, BP staying on as MS 150 sponsor
from HoustonChronicle.com — Cycling
Despite the negative attention the company has received since the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, BP will remain sponsor of the annual MS 150 bicycle ride for at least the next two years, an official with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society said Friday. …

LOBV Coordinators
Sam Placette, Webmaster
Sara Deshong-Baker, News Feed Coordinator
Tom began riding a bike when he was eight years old, on the sidewalks of Minneapolis. Within a few years, he made his way around the city as far as the sidewalks and bike paths would take him. Soon enough, he ventured into the streets and was further pushing the limits of how far his bike would take him.

His community activism and involvement began with attendance at a few meetings in his neighborhood, speaking for bicycling where few or no other voices were heard. These meetings were his impetus for advocating…

Daily News Roundup June 17th – Texas Bicycling

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This bike is out of my price range and maybe this is a blessing.

Steered wrong? Racers concerned about broken carbon steerer tubes
from VeloNews by Zack Vestal
A small but concentrated group of mid-Atlantic road racers have recently broken the carbon steerers on their 2010 Trek Madone 6-Series bikes. While the regional nature of the reports is probably a coincidence, there does appear to be a pattern indicating that incorrect stem installation — and even stem choice — could lead to catastrophic failure. And at least one racer whose fork broke mid-race is convinced that the 6-Series Madone steerers are prone to breakage even when all of Trek’s instructions are followed. …

Protein After, Not During, Exercise
from Fitness & Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin by Dr. Gabe Mirkin
High-protein meals eaten immediately after hard exercise have been shown to help athletes recover faster, but the data that taking protein during exercise improves an athlete’s performance is extremely weak.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham, UK, showed that adding protein (19g/hour) to a sugared drink does not improve one-hour cycling time trial, maximum power; or post exercise isometric strength, muscle damage (CPK) or muscle soreness (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, June 2010). Protein also does not help athletes cycle faster…

Central Texas Digest: Bicyclist struck, killed on Cameron Road; death row …
by Austin American-Statesman
A bicyclist was killed Tuesday night in Northeast Austin when he failed to yield the right of way and was hit by a minivan, police said Wednesday. …

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 6/17/10 – 6/23/10 | Austin On Two …
by elliott
Weekly Thursday night road racing through October that takes place on the closed car-free driving course at the Driveway. Races include Cat 3/4 women’s and juniors race at 5:00, Cat 4/5 at 6:10, Cat 3/4 at 5:30, Pro/Cat 1/2/3 at 6:45 … 8 AM, Lake Granger, Hutto, TX A Super Sprint Tri– 300 Meter Swim, 12 Mile Bike, 2 Mile Run. This is a USAT sanctioned event and USAT membership or day pass purchase is required. Sunday Morning Fixie Ride 8:20 AM, Posse East, 2900 Duval St …

Novemberfest Metric Century – Brookshire, TX

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Novemberfest Metric Century 2010
Saturday, November 06, 2010 @ 9:00 AM local time
Wilow River Farm
4073 FM 3318   Brookshire, TX

Registration Closing Date
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description
NovemberFest and NovemberFest Metric Century benefiting THE CENTER is a two-fold -Family Festival and a non-competitive Bike Ride. The Family Festival from 10AM to 3PM is FREE includes games for the kids, live entertainment, Classic car and truck show, great BBQ and festival foods at reasonable prices, shopping and a silent auction. Stop by after your ride to test ride the latest bikes from Orbea or a massage for small fee.

Additional Information
BIKE RIDE SCHEDULE
# 9:00 a.m. Start of 23, 40 and 64 mile routes
# 9:15 a.m. Start of 10 mile route
# 11:30 a.m. – 2:30p.m. Lunch Complimentary for registered riders
# 3:00 p.m. Course will be cleared

ROUTES
All five routes begin and end at Willow River Farms, about 45 miles west of Houston on the outskirts of historic San Felipe, Texas. The route winds through serveral small Texas towns. NovemberFest Metric Century is not a race, so you can cruise leisurely or try to set a personal best. Well-stocked rest stops, police support, sag wagons, mechanical assistance, and emergency medical support are provided along the route.

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