Another day, another heat advisory for the Houston area. With that in mind I started today’s bike ride at 9:38 AM and finished at 12:34 PM before the hottest part of the day. Riding the Lynskey R300 bike I chose the “Kingwood – SH 242 – Kingwood” route and rode 37.11 miles. This was the 7th time biking this route in 2020 and the first time on the Lynskey R300 (it now has 1,641 miles on it). The other 6 times were on the Canyon Endurace bike. I passed the halfway point of my 800 mile goal for July at 418.08 miles. A summary of the 7 rides.
The CamelBak was full of ice and water for the ride. The weather was warm at the start and downright hot at the end: start 89 (74% humidity, 79.7 dew point), partly cloudy, wind SW 8 mph. Finish 97 (57% humidity, 79 dew point), a few clouds, wind calm. Wind didn’t help much to keep cool as I rode but whenever I rode through shade I felt the difference.
Taking a rest day yesterday helped my legs for today’s ride. While I did get my average speed to 14 mph they did power me when I wanted to go faster or up an incline.
The Golden Cheetah software calculates a multitude of data as shown below.
Strava says “This was harder than your usual effort.” It wasn’t due to the wind.
HOUSTON – A driver was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a woman was fatally struck by a car moments after feeding stray dogs Saturday evening in northeast Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
At around 6 p.m. Saturday in the 8200 block of John Ralston Road, a car was traveling down the street at a high rate of speed, lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a female cyclist. The car carried the woman a few hundred feet before it crashed into a tree and threw the woman further.
Witnesses at the scene pulled the driver from the car. The man was transported to an area hospital.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A woman known for feeding stray dogs died after she was struck by a driver who investigators say was under the influence of drugs Saturday evening.
This happened around 6 p.m. in the 8200 block of John Ralson Road in northeast Harris County.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Employees at a local bicycle shop said bikes remain in high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic but parts from suppliers overseas are running low.
That’s why it might be hard for someone to find a bike online.
"It was like Christmas Eve for everyday for like 40 days and we’ve never seen anything like this in my history with bikes," Bay Area Bicycles Store Manager Eric Esparza said. "I’ve never …
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) – A Central Texas Veteran killed in a hit-and-run was honored by family and friends during a memorial service at Feed My Sheep in Temple Saturday afternoon.
Sean Eggleston, a Navy veteran, was riding his bicycle in the early morning hours of July 5th. According to police, he was struck and killed by a driver in a white SUV that later drove away.
CYPRESS, Texas — No parent wants to imagine their child being hit by a driver who didn’t even stop and call for help, but that’s the reality for one Cypress family that wants answers after their 9-year-old daughter was struck by a car while riding her bicycle to her friend’s house on Saturday.
This incident happened at about 7:40 p.m. and was captured on a neighbor’s Ring doorbell camera, then shared on Facebook. …
Alice's new bike?Delightful!Wish we had ridden together more in the last 42 years but we haven't missed many days in the last 3 weeks. Casa Linda, Forest Hills, the Arboretum sidewalk & back on the bumpy part of White Rock Lake Trail. *5* miles! @civiacycles@BoscheBikeUSpic.twitter.com/z1ESrHSSD2
— Martin Russell 🚲ðŸðŸ¿ï¸ (@russell_dallas) July 12, 2020
Houston drivers, do better. Watch where TF you are driving. 🤯🤬 https://t.co/Rhx57FmLZD
We just learned that it's National Simplicity Day! We've said it before and we'll sat it again: Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. Get out there and celebrate today! pic.twitter.com/Gd9KWebgGH
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) July 12, 2020
Dear #Austin, our streets are filthy and filled with all kinds of debris & trash… This was my third flat this week. And as a cherry on top, I just put on brand new tires yesterday. 💢😡- #BikeATXpic.twitter.com/WLEYbLKgyu
New Event Saturday Upper Valley Vuelta Group B – SUSPENDED DURING CRISIS El Paso Bicycle Club ALL GROUP RIDES ARE SUSPENDED DURING THE CURRENT CRISIS • Distance: 25-30 miles • Roll Out: 9:00 am • Pace: 15-17 mph • Details: This ride will take you th… https://t.co/gJ1YFfi6fq
Today (Sunday) I took as a rest day from the heat and to allow my legs some recovery time after biking 11 days in a row. While not outside I did not let time go to waste.
On my Canyon Endurace the GoPro mount has been in several places. The handlebars are an aero shape which is not conducive to the GoPro handlebar mount. In the past I used a helmet mount but the extra weight of the GoPro was not good especially if I added the mic adapter. Next I tried an adhesive mount on the top of the stem which worked for few rides until the vibration cracked the plastic mount. Another location was below my Wahoo Bolt computer. This location required the GoPro to be upside down (not a problem when I learned how to lock the camera in that position) and entailed a long mic cable plus hearing the camera beeps was hard in the noise.
Previously I tried to use a dual GoPro mount by moving the mounts around but the Bolt computer was too close. Then yesterday I tried using the dual mount again but in a different position. This moves the GoPro to an upright position like I use on the Lynskey R300, puts the camera in front of the Bolt computer, moves it closer to me for the mic cable, and I should hear the beeps better. Also I can see the LCD screen on the back of the camera. The mount can also turn a few degrees to the right or left. I think this position will be far enough out front to remove the brake levers from view. Note the three GoPro screws to hold everything in place.
The new GoPro setup. Click on the image to enlarge it.
My first test bike ride will be Tuesday after I ride the Lynskey R300 on Monday.
What an amazing route!! Beautiful scenery with lots of hills. Would love to do this route with a group of us. It was super hot today, but eh I deserve it for missing the earlier group ride
Nick, Jimmy and I launched at 7am. Just ride everything in Sugar Land. Did OC/LC then Cully (fun pace!!) Lung Buster, Roller Coaster and the jumps. Then Barbwire and Yellowbird with Jimmy in front. Too much fun!! But in the way out, on the ber…
For the last few weeks I’ve been biking to a job. This isn’t new, as I’ve been 15 years not a slave to cars. But recently I’ve not had work to go to, so a daily ride to a workplace, and then returning home during the still surreal situation we’re all in, is a bit odd. The global coronavirus pandemic is a huge tragedy that will be with us for a while until there’s a vaccine and maybe longer. One small consolation is that it has reduced traffic and pollution. This is good for bike riders, but there are still plenty of hazards so cyclists should remain …
That ride was humiserable!!! At my turn around, I was pessimistic about finishing. On the return, the electrolyte drink kicked in and I felt better. Still, I figured I had better not push it too much. There was no… https://t.co/4Bl7sxtkxh
— Naturalized (Purple) Texan (@dssmichael1991) July 11, 2020
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