Houston Humidity Made Biking Like Swimming

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Wheels down and rolling at 9:39 AM as the Canyon Endurace and I set out on the “Atascocita South – Walden – Huffman” route. Returning at 12:19 PM after biking 34.5 miles I again felt like I went swimming rather than biking. Houston humidity can be high when it s hot and today was no exception.

Weather at the start and finish: start 90 (76% humidity, 81.4 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind S 8 mph. Finish 94 (66% humidity, 80.5 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind SW 7 mph. As I returned to Kingwood biking west across Lake Houston thunder rumbled ahead and dark clouds gathered to the south. Later after I was back home a rain shower arrived but too late to catch me out on the road.

Today was the 7th time biking the route in 2020, 5 times on the Canyon Endurace and 2 times on the Lynskey R300. The distance today hit the average of those other rides. My week totals 66.8 miles, and July totals 225.82 miles, 28% of my 800 mile goal for the month. A summary of the 7 rides.

7-7-2020 YTD Bike Rides Summary Todays Route
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Texas Biking July 6th 2020

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Firecracker, Christoval Volunteer Fire Department, Christoval, Texas July 4, 2020

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Through a special concession, Tom Green County officials allowed the CVFD to use Pugh Park in Christoval for its annual run, bicycle ride, and kayak ride. And of course their BBQ lunch box was plentiful and delicious. …

2020 Driveway Series Covid Fund

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On July 2nd, the City of Austin and Governor’s Office issued new Orders that have now affected the state of the Driveway. While both Orders allow Adult Sports Programs to continue at 50% capacity, they are now mandating the use of face coverings during physical exercise outdoors when safe social distancing from others NOT in the same household can NOT be maintained. That means the use of face coverings while racing. If you’d like to read through the Orders, the State Order is HERE & the City Order is HERE.

In accordance with state and local Orders, we are pushing pause on the Driveway until Covid-19 cases decrease and state and local authorities deem it safe to continue. Please help us all speed up that process and wear a face mask so we can reboot ASAP. …

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Rain Threat Disappeared Leaving A Humid Bike Ride In Its Wake

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When I woke up this morning it looked like rain coming my direction but by 9:48 AM when I started the bike ride it moved to the northeast. I chose the “Kingwood – FM 1485 – Kingwood” route riding to the north and back for a total of 32.3 miles. The Canyon Endurace CF SLX carried me and after the 12:18 PM finished I decided to wax the chain. Some squeaks from the chain signaled me it was time. The last time was April 14th at 15,881 miles and today the Canyon has 17,588. 1,700 miles is about right between waxing. I prefer wax over other chain lubes because it isn’t messy.

Today was the 9th time biking this route. This ride was slightly longer than the others because I added to the route at the beginning and end. 9 times I rode the Canyon Endurace and 3 times on the Lynskey R300.

7-6-2020 YTD Bike Rides Summary Todays Route

Weather conditions: start 85 (85% humidity, 80.3 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind W 5 mph. Finish 88 (76% humidity, 79.7 dew point), overcast, wind SW 10 mph. The humidity made for a muggy ride. After getting home taking my bike shorts off was like getting out of the pool, it clung to me. Wind was friendly today.

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Texas Biking July 5th 2020

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The Trailist: Grind the Gravel Roads Near Pipe Creek

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With nearly every public park in Bexar County closed by authorities in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus and locals celebrating Independence Day likely crowding parks that remain open, we might be living through the most difficult weekend in our lifetimes to get outdoors.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought Americans outside as never before, as evidenced by the nationwide shortages of bicycles and other gear. Parks managers tell me that use of San Antonio’s …

3,100 Miles Pedaled in 6 Months: A New Personal Best

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When I began bicycling more than i ever thought possible, in 2015, I estimated I covered the distance from LA to Boston, about 3,000 miles. It was an educated guess based on Google maps, training rides for two charity rides, and general commuting. Now, it seems I’ve doubled my pleasure, and doubled my money (spent on bike stuff). That’s no big deal to pros, racers, and the generally faster. For me, it’s pretty good. But like my blog buddy back East, I’m …

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