I wrapped the week with a somewhat easy ride to Jesse Jones Park on the Spring Creek Greenway. with the beautiful weather I wasn’t alone. Bikers, joggers, and walkers populated the greenway. Starting the bike ride at 2:00 PM I rode the Lynskey R300 and finished at 4:06 PM. I decided to not do any video and take some photos instead.
The photos with the bright red roses are from Woodridge Forest Parkway entrance from Northpark Drive in Kingwood. The next two are at Jesse Jones Park and the last two are in Kingwood.
Weather: start 79 (52% humidity, 60.3 dew point), a few clouds, wind variable 5 mph; finish 80 (51% humidity, 59.9 dew point), a few clouds, wind S 8 mph. No need to add more clothing than shorts and a short sleeve jersey. Wind was light, especially among the trees at Spring Creek.
Today’s distance was 24.31 miles, wrapping up the week at 231.7 miles. This is the second highest week this year. If I had biked Friday it probably would have been the highest week. April totals 758.32 miles. 5 potential biking days left to close the gap with April 2020.
I treated the ride as easy but Strava showed a bunch of medals: 3 gold (new personal records), 3 silver, and 5 bronze.
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He says a plea deal is in the works.
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Hoffman, a professional BMX rider who is considered one of the best riders in the history of the sport, is among dozens of pros who will be in Longview on May for the event at Dodson Action Sports Complex.
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The 40 or so military veterans and other volunteers cycled eastward on the major roadway, passing alongside Meadows Elementary School and hundreds of waving, cheering, watching students.
Many of the “wounded warrior†cyclists could be heard thanking the children April 16 as they pedaled past students standing on the sidewalk waving flags and cheering their thanks.
This year’s annual Ride to Recovery event fell on …
We've been talking for the past few years about the many challenges facing walkers and cyclists along Hillcroft in Gulfton, a car-centered neighborhood where many new immigrants walk and use transit. We'll look at some planned improvements, Monday morning on @HoustonPubMediapic.twitter.com/f4dHo3EFNc
More than 200 riders started at Brackenridge High School and rode a meandering route through the King William and Lavaca neighborhoods south of downtown. https://t.co/CvjSFHkx6Z
New Event Texas Cycle Werks South Austin Trail Rides – Austin, TX The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
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I got up at 4:25 AM to get ready to drive to Waller for the 7:30 AM start of the Tour de RACHA. That is early for me. I ate, got dressed and backed the jeep out of the driveway about 5:50 AM. The sun wasn’t up yet but the temperature according to the Jeep was 70. Navigating FM roads through Humble, Spring, and Tomball I arrived at the Waller Junior High School parking lot a few minutes after 7 AM. Pretty close to the amount of time Google maps calculated. (The trip back home took over 2 hours with much more traffic and an accident on I-45).
As I walked to the registration area to pick up my packet I passed out Texbiker business cards. Later at rest stop 2 a man riding a tandem called out my name telling me he reads my blog. I thanked him. Back at the jeep, I got the Canyon Endurace bike out and ready for the ride. By now the sun was up and it felt comfortable.
I chose the 62 mile route. I rode through the start line at 7:34 AM to begin the ride. I estimate 300 bikers but I saw numbers higher than that. My number was 156. The last time I biked 62 or more miles was at the Jalapeno 100 February 29th, 2020. I felt good and my legs were ready. The route map. (I rode this route previously at the Bull Dog Ride 2/20/2016 but only 50.96 miles) I remembered quite a few points of interest and roads from then.
Weather conditions: start 71 (90% humidity, 68 dew point), cloudy, wind SW 7 mph; finish 79 (56% humidity, 62 dew point), fair, wind NW 10 mph gusts 17 mph. I dressed counting on the forecast with shorts, a long sleeve jersey, and a short sleeve jersey. The wind was challenging whenever it became a headwind. Fortunately after rest stop 4 it generally became a tailwind.
Some photos when I stopped at the rest stops. I didn’t stop at the first one but all the ones after that.
Rest Stop #2
Rest Stop #2
Rest Stop #3
Rest Stop #3
Road surfaces varied greatly. One section was the smoothest asphalt but when it ended the road was the roughest. Other sections repeated the smooth surfaces followed by rough sections or the reverse. The Canyon bike handled them both as I dodged the rough spots and pedaled the smooth roads. Elevation changes were not dramatic with a few inclines into the wind taxing my legs. At the end of the ride a lady at the food area asked me how I liked the road and I mentioned the rough surfaces and also the smooth ones. Not much they can do about that. I suggested she contact the Chamber of Commerce to request a lighter wind. I didn’t know at the time the wind was gusting to 17 mph. I finished the ride at 12:02 PM.
With the help of the wind and the relative flat terrain I finished with a 15.6 mph average speed which I am very pleased with. According to Strava I earned these medals: 6 gold (personal records), 7 silver, and 1 bronze.
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Area residents are invited to participate in the 16th Annual Houston Heights Association Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt, which is scheduled for May 29-31.
The family-friendly event serves as a fundraiser for the Houston Heights Association (HHA), which serves residents and businesses in the neighborhood, with proceeds earmarked for the maintenance of the historic Houston Heights Fire Station as well as Donovan Park, Marmion Park and the Heights Boulevard esplanade.
Participants can choose …
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Today's weather was perfect for our bike lane cleanup at Cavalcade & Edison. Thank you to our volunteers, including BIKE Houston, Council Member Karla Cisneros, Council Member Sallie Alcorn, Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee & M.D. Anderson YMCA. KPRC-Channel 2 came by, too! pic.twitter.com/rgXp3XcKKU
This might be the best from Walnut Creek ride yesterday. The 3 yr old shouting, “I LOVE THIS PLACE! I love it!†#BestDayEver (with Alice, too) Sound Up! pic.twitter.com/cE2OlxiiWK
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New Event Thursday Morning Cruise – Canutillo, TX El Paso Bicycle Club
Meet at 8:00 am at Starbucks at the Outlet Mall in Canutillo. Ride out at 8:15. 20-25 miles at 14-16 mph pace. Mostly flat, a few hills. Maintain physical distance of at least six … https://t.co/lBhYy2FRJ3
New Event Wednesday Afternoon Ride (WAR) – El Paso, TX Across from Rio Plaza (Park across from strip center at 6205 Upper Valley Rd (just north of Artcraft), El Paso, TX)
