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Texbiker.net covers the news, events and resources for those interested in Texas bicycling.

My bicycling passion was rekindled in 1979 with a Huffy bicycle from Woolco. From early rides around my neighborhood my enthusiasm grew to tackle my unsupported first century. From there I discovered organized rides all over Texas, races and mountain bikes. Many bikes and miles later the enthusiasm is still there.

Thanks to my late wife, Hazel Marie, for her support over the many years, miles and rides.

My primary bike is the Cervelo Caledonia Rival AXS below. My titanium bike is the Lynskey Helix titanium. My newest bike is a Canyon Endurace CF 7 Rival eTap.

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Texas Bicycling News Digest April 30th 2019

Texbiker.net Posted on April 30, 2019 by Rick AnkrumApril 30, 2019

Tres Amigos Challenge

www.bikereg.com

Sat Jun 8 – Sat Oct 5, 2019 Dublin, Granbury, Glen Rose, TX Register for the 3rd Annual Tres Amigos Challenge! Three great rides – one registration.

The organizers of these three central Texas rides are a friendly bunch and we wanted to provide that camaraderie for our riders as well.

Registration for the Tres Amigos Challenge entitles you to participate in all three rides with one registration. You’ll receive t-shirts and swag from each ride. And when you complete the (nearly isoceles) triangle through Erath, Hood, and Somervell counties you’ll earn a special finisher medal.

The Tour de Agua will be held in Dublin on 6/8/19, starting at 7:30am.

The Blazin’ Saddle 75 will be held in Granbury on 8/3/19, starting at 7:30am.

The Paluxy Pedal will be held in Glen Rose on 10/5/19, starting at 8:30am. …


"Ms 150" update

bmwjoe | www.bikeforums.net

The ride was great. I had a great time. The 4-5% climbs were right in my wheelhouse. I averaged 17.5 each day. The pavement was like buttah. The ride through the park was spectacular. I loved the cheerleaders. The views were spectacular.

Fayettville was fun. Town folk just passing out beers. That was a first for me. …


Mesquite Rotary Club Presents Students $12,000 in Scholarships

starlocalmedia.com

The Mesquite Rotary Club hosted its annual Scholarship Recognition and Awards Luncheon at the Dallas Athletic Club on April 23. At the event, the top one percent students in the Class of 2019 from each Mesquite ISD high school, Sunnyvale High School, and Dallas Christian School were honored. Also, scholarship awards of $1,500 each were presented to students from each of these schools, and to a student from the Mesquite Academy. This investment by the club in the future of these deserving area scholars totaled $12,000. …

… The funds underwriting the cost of these scholarship awards come from the proceeds of the Mesquite Rotary Club’s annual “Rodeo Road Rally” fundraising bike ride. The next ride is coming up at Mesquite’s Rodeo Convention Center on June 1. For registration or more information on the event, visit rodeoroadrally.com. …


April Newsletter: The LBJ 100, Update on the Texas White House, Big News from HEB, and MORE!

Friends of the LBJ National Historical Park | www.friendsoflbjnationalpark.org

The cloudy skies and Texas winds could not keep nearly 1,260 cyclists from joining us for the 12th Annual LBJ 100: The Ride to Preserve History! Hailing from 26 states, participants braved spring weather conditions on Saturday, March 30, to help raise funds in support of our mission to protect and enhance the Park.


Lower Valley hiking trail could now run from Ascarate to Capistrano Park

by Simon Williams | kfoxtv.com

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — El Paso city leaders could sign off on an agreement Tuesday morning that would add on to an existing walking/biking trail in the Lower Valley.

Right now, the completed portion of the Playa Drain Trail runs for 6.4 miles and the majority of that, is from Ascarate Park to Riverside Park.

Tuesday morning, the city council could sign an agreement with the …


Austin’s Driveway Series thrives after careful and steady growth

Fred Dreier | www.velonews.com

Hundreds of cyclists of all ability levels turn out for Austin’s Driveway series, which has grown steadily and sustainably since 2010.

Editor’s note: This story is part of the 2019 USA Cycling Season Guide published in the January/February issue of VeloNews magazine.

There are times when Austin’s Driveway Series criterium races feel more like a party than a bike race. Stroll through the Driveway Motorsports track on a typical race evening in the summer and you will see beer and food tents and hear the thump of rock music. Banners for the series’s sponsors Lifetime Fitness, Castelli, and Muscle Monster, flap in the breeze. As the peloton speeds by on the racetrack, crowds of racers and their families cheer on the sidelines. …


Houston to Austin: Day 1 (100 miles) – I’ve never had such severe cramps. Houston is HOOOOTTTT! from bikehouston


Volunteer Spotlight: Radu Tutos

bikehouston.org

We recently sat down with BikeHouston member and board member Radu Tutos to get his insights on BikeHouston and why he chooses to serve on the board. Originally from Romania, Radu lived in many cities in the United States before settling in Houston 10 years ago with his wife and two sons. One of his roles as a board member is to work on the advocacy committee. He has also volunteered on the Moonlight Ramble and on the Light of the Phoenix light distribution rides.

Where do you work / what do you do for a living? …


TUESDAY WITH CYCLONES

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com


My first MS150 and my first century! from bikehouston


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Let's give a big shout out to our racers who will be completing this week at the Tour of the Gila

Jose Valdez, Aldo Vidana and Oscar Ostos

— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) May 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/stateofbicycle/status/1123377819940196354

Meet the Houston road warrior who biked the BP MS150 entirely by hand https://t.co/jdUUZa43o1 via @culturemap

— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) April 30, 2019

Day 30: finishing #30DaysOfBiking with my favorite ride: a joyful 8-mile commute on bicycle through west brownsville…keep pedaling! 🚲 pic.twitter.com/MHKseKlztH

— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) April 30, 2019

The totals are in! Congratulations to Steven M & Aaron B on being the most scanned riders for the month of April. Each of these riders rode the Texas Eagle 69 times in the past month. That is 24,150 feet of vertical!… https://t.co/c5xFQTxwuI

— Spider Mountain (@Spider_Mountain) April 30, 2019

Moving around downtown El Paso on a bike is about to get easier.

You can get to any event, meeting, or class, now more easily, quickly, and comfortably.

Download the Bcycle app, to find our new e-bikes very soon!#NoHassle #NoEmissions #Download #BCycle #EBikes #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/B4eevqkwBF

— Sun Cycle (@SunCycleEP) April 30, 2019

Did you know pickle juice stops cramps, and I'm related to #SuperWoman? #MS is my teacher, and @BPMS150 was as well. Check out my Lessons from the Road on my latest blog post: https://t.co/XQpHAI9sUM #MSWarriors #MS150 @mssociety #StopMS #MultipleSclerosis pic.twitter.com/SJgPVor96h

— Lisa (@lisadoggettmd) May 1, 2019

When you’re so excited for #newbikeday you head out to gravel roads before anyone can get up-close glamour shots of the Stanley finish on your new @MOOTSCYCLES Routt RSL.#rideyourbike #latergram pic.twitter.com/ARiFaqVqqR

— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) April 30, 2019

Bike Month is almost here! Join us next Tuesday as Mayor Watts proclaims it Bike Month! https://t.co/xTI6mwO6xe pic.twitter.com/s5s0mt1eJM

— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) April 30, 2019

The @NorthavenTrail extension is looking awesome. Phase 2B/2C grand opening on Saturday 5/18 at 10 am! 🚧 🚲 🏃‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/Qf3yMbtBeL

— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) April 30, 2019

Bike lane block. Man riding into oncoming traffic.
This is how they are killed. pic.twitter.com/t6DT5AV1OP

— larry (@larry_htx) April 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/texas_by_bike/status/1123227415659065345

Theres a thing happening today @ holy name church in near Northside. After my meeting with @RodneyEllis office, they were very receptive about a pedestrian/bike bridge on Hardy since the Elysian viaduct has NO bike lanes. If anyone is going, advocate for this! @HoustonBikePlan pic.twitter.com/yhgVffboZs

— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) April 30, 2019

If @buffalobayou has ped/bike bridges, why cant the rest of @HoustonTX?

— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) April 30, 2019

Day 30 of #30daysofbiking https://t.co/IIfPFYgd3W pic.twitter.com/msPkbdzz6D

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 30, 2019

Meet our latest Commute Hero, Matthew!
"I commute by bicycle for several reasons: it’s good exercise, it’s good for the environment, and it makes me happier. Instead of arriving at work annoyed by traffic I arrive awake and energized." pic.twitter.com/rGQ4jVVGrG

— Movability (@Movability) April 30, 2019

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event The Crank Stranger – Bellville, TX Rescheduled for May 25 – The Crank Stranger at Bellville, TXhttps://t.co/BqLWfdWmsG

CATEGORYSTART TIMEDISTANCEPRIZESFIELD LIMITFEE
Women's Short Grind9:15 AM30 milesNine Pound Hammer$30
Women's L… https://t.co/mCAp6Z56FQ

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2019

New Event Build a NEW TRAIL @Country Club Creek Greenbelt – Austin, TX The weather forecast is questionable. I am scheduling this in hopes of helping all the TMBRA racers get their PayDirt by the deadline. Check back here before you drive. The weather ma… https://t.co/vg9dMNnf9B

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2019

New Event Texas Ride for Missing Children – Austin, TX https://t.co/2SOyKvpBdZ

7:30 Registration – 8:00 Program – 8:30 Wheels Down
n 1995, a team of seven cyclists rode their bicycles from Utica, NY to Washington, DC to raise awareness of missing child… https://t.co/lPoBoWg2y0

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2019

New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/ukyvrd7VE4

NOTE: The Govalle parking lot might be closed for swimming pool construction. If so, we can park in the basebal… https://t.co/tOlC5vdMbD

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2019

New Event Houston Bicycle Club Houston Sans Car – Houston, TX https://t.co/pPUILOWvYC

The forecast is looking pretty good, cloudy skies, but the rains should be over by then. Temperatures rising to the mid 80's.
This is an informal, leader led ride, … https://t.co/RWacvmGjJY

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) May 1, 2019

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April Blows Away With 37 MPH Gusts on Today’s Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on April 30, 2019 by Rick AnkrumApril 30, 2019

The wind won’t let up. April fades into my memory and windy bike rides is what I think of first. I headed out at 11:37 AM on the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route to the south. This put me into the 17 mph and 28 mph gusts wind. What a way to wrap April. I biked 32.09 miles which moved April to 817.7 miles, the most miles in a month since October 2018 when I rode 1054.53 miles.

Other than the wind today’s weather was great for biking: start 82 (75% humidity), overcast, wind S 17 mph gusts 28 mph. Finish 86 (65% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind S 23 mph gusts 37 mph. That’s right! The wind was gusting at 37 mph as I finished the bike ride at 2:05 PM. Clothing wise I wore shorts and a short sleeve jersey with sunscreen.

To see how wind April has been I checked my rides and found:

22 bike ride days
12 days with wind above 15 mph
10 days with wind gusts over 20 mph

Fighting the wind every time the route turned south slowed me down. The worst place was riding over Lake Houston on the FM 1960 causeway. Biking east wasn’t as bad as going west. East bound I was shielded some by the solid concrete guardrail but west bound the wind had a clear shot at me across 5 lanes of concrete. Although the wind was from the side the gusts as I headed west pushed me around a lot. Thank goodness I wasn’t riding my Stradalli with the 55mm rims which caught the wind a lot more than the 42mm rims on the Canyon Endurace CF SLX I ride now.

Once I got to the west side of the lake the route turned to the north and a tailwind prevailed among the houses and trees. This slide show has the weather screenshots and three photos of the white cap waves on the south side of the causeway.

Just because May starts tomorrow (Wednesday) I don’t think the wind will let up. The weather forecast still looks favorable for biking so I will get May going.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

April Biking Summary

April Biking Summary

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Texas Bicycling News Digest April 29th 2019

Texbiker.net Posted on April 30, 2019 by Rick AnkrumApril 30, 2019

Bike The Woodlands Month kicks off in May with activities and workshops

www.woodlandsonline.com

THE WOODLANDS, TX — The Woodlands Township will host a number of activities throughout the month of May in celebration of National Bike Month, in efforts to create a better community through bicycling.

There are numerous events planned throughout the month of May for riders of all types. Bike to Work Day will take place on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive. Bike commuters are invited to meet for refreshments and bike commuting information. Bike The Woodlands Day, a family-friendly event, will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon at Northshore Park. Exhibitors and activities will include local bike shops, bicycle clubs, sessions on basic bike …


I’m Back in the Saddle Again

Pit’s Fritztown News | pitsfritztownnews.wordpress.com

Well, not like Gene Autry in the song of that title, but back in the saddle of my bicycle. Today, with temperatures of around 75 Fahrenheit, but not too much the sun, I decided to hop on the Motta …


Local Groups Gearing Up For Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride

hillsbororeporter.com

Hill County Paw Pals and Hillsboro Police Department Community Outreach Programs have joined together again to launch their 12th annual “Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride” Saturday, May 4.

The event is planned with four routes (95-, 65-, 41- and 27-mile routes) to meet the needs of the avid cyclist as well as the casual rider.

Waggin’ Trail Bike Ride is an annual fund raiser for Hill County Paw Pals. Funds raised from this event are used to help eradicate pet overpopulation in Hill County, and a portion of the raised funds go to …


Upcoming Rides

Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com

Haardvarks Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

Lite Bike Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 7:05 PM

Tuesday Night Intervals w/ South Texas Cycling Club Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

MPPPL Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 5:30 AM

Smackdown TNE Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

Paperclip Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 5:45 PM

Bear Creek Crits: Week 2 Wednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 5:00 PM

Wednesday UBG Wednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 6:30 PM

West Bike Wednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

Sugar Land WNW 2019 Wednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

Nite Bike Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 7:05 PM

Paperclip Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 5:45 PM

Thursday Night Shop Ride – Short Route (12.5) Miles – Pearland Bicycles Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

Smackdown TNE Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

Catalina Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 5:30 AM

Pearland Bicycles Thursday Night Shop Ride 25.8 Miles Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

FNR (Friday Night Racing) Friday, May 3, 2019 @ 6:30 PM

Zube NWCC ride – Multiple groups Saturday, May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Sugar Cycles (Short) Saturday, May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Bike Barn Clear Lake Saturday, May 4, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Sunday Blendin Sunday, May 5, 2019 @ 7:30 AM

Noon Bike Sunday, May 5, 2019 @ 12:00 PM


Updated Routes for 65 and 100 mile routes

wcsmith | www.waggintrailbikeride.com

OK. Some changes to the 65 and 100 mile routes. All new information is updated on the website.

TXDOT just the other day, seal coated a portion of FM1243 (wasn’t supposed to happen until late May or June) — that portion south of Hwy 22 down to Hwy171 — about 6 or so miles. Don’t think it will be good by Waggin’ Trail time.

So, the 65 miler is now a 60 miler and the 95 miler is now a 103 miler. I tried very hard to keep …


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYQk30_z1jc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNxpklkuEpw


Texas Bicycling from Twitter

Day 29: #30DaysOfBiking #BikeToVote 🚲 pic.twitter.com/mZO6QG6mS5

— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) April 30, 2019

Today’s #MCM is Jim Payne, President of CTR Inc. We really appreciate CTR’s generous sponsorship. In addition, Jim is on our Race Across the West crew and has been diligently studying the… https://t.co/OusmkEc4XH

— Pamela Ferguson (@Pamelaanne633) April 29, 2019

#NationalBikeMonth kicks off in May! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Check out our FastTrack e-newsletter for upcoming events during Bike Month. ➡️https://t.co/LHWjHwjO7Z

You can also stay updated with our Bike Month website. ➡️ https://t.co/v2yxCYGTXy

Go bikes! 💕🚲💕 pic.twitter.com/VqV5YQ3nch

— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) April 29, 2019

A BIG thank you to the hard-working Houston Bike Share staff, the City's operator and project partner, for overseeing the implementation of these new stations and their outstanding management of the system! #KeepHoustonRolling 🚴‍♂️ https://t.co/upyrf5qTyO

— Houston Planning (@HoustonPlanning) April 29, 2019

Just a leisurely ride from Houston to Austin #bpms150 #rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/36bWRmJDpT

— Graham (@TheButlerG) April 29, 2019

This past weekend some of our H&P employees participated in the @BPMS150 bike ride from Houston to Austin to raise money for those living with MS. #BikeMS #BPMS150 #ActivelyCARE pic.twitter.com/7sbsc7tNJS

— Helmerich & Payne (@HelmerichPayne) April 29, 2019

Congratulations to the 9,000 cyclists who rode in this year’s @BPMS150! 🚴 Team BP had a great time celebrating at the finish line! #BPMS150 pic.twitter.com/p2jxsy0Tgt

— bp America (@bp_America) April 29, 2019

North American University is extremely proud and would like to take this moment to congratulate our MS cycling team on their extraordinary achievement in completing the MS150 Bike Ride from Houston to Austin this past weekend.
.#northamericanu #BPMS150 #MS150 #multiplesclerosis pic.twitter.com/iQxxa2qxHs

— North American University (@NorthAmericanU) April 29, 2019

This weekend we rode 160 miles from Houston to Austin for the @BPMS150 to end #MultipleSclerosis My dad has a form of MS and we love supporting him in this wonderful race ❤️ #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/TYjiPU1hIJ

— Lauren Shadle (@lauren_shadle) April 29, 2019

We’re getting wrapped up today in Houston, La Grange, Austin and everywhere in between. Thank you to all involved with the 35th @BPMS150 #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/kko3d6XlmX

— Cadence Sports (@cadencesports) April 29, 2019

RT @360westmag: The nonprofit program @BCycle carefully plots out where the bikes will do the most good and is diligent about keeping them in good working order. This month, @FWBikeSharing is introducing 50 electric-assist bikes https://t.co/qqJrmiehDA pic.twitter.com/QeCYdhBmrJ

— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) April 29, 2019

Mornin Moots coffee break while exploring San Antonio by bike! #bikelife #morningmoots https://t.co/0YwRLFyi3k pic.twitter.com/8i8BKZIvI0

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) April 29, 2019

Bike month is almost here and there is no shortage of things to do! #BFFW #ibikeFW #bikemonth pic.twitter.com/2N20mviivs

— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) April 29, 2019

Don't miss #CycloBiaBrownsville this Friday, May 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.!
No bike? No problem! Borrow a bike or check out the great activities planned throughout #DowntownBrownsville#HealthyBrownsville pic.twitter.com/nrRj7TM8HZ

— City of Brownsville (@BTxRGV) April 29, 2019

PSA: Register and log your bikes with @stolenbikesatx #BikeAustin #BikeATX #Austin #ATX https://t.co/zOuHZ3DZMw

— #BikeATX (@BikeATX) April 29, 2019

Bike share riders have been taking advantage of the amazing weather here in Houston recently. Last weekend: 2,500+ trips. Easter weekend: 3,500+ trips–best weekend figure in 2019 so far! #KeepHoustonRolling pic.twitter.com/vKcKRBDEMy

— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) April 29, 2019

What’s Your Bike Route? – Planning for Bike to Work Day 2019! https://t.co/CJuVUexoc5 pic.twitter.com/9CSjF1FeXT

— Bike Friendly OC (@BikeFriendlyOC) April 29, 2019

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

Upcoming Texas Bicycling Event #TexasBiking – New event: Upper Valley Tour Group B @ Sun Jul 7, 2019 9:30am – 11:45am (CDT) (Upcoming in El Paso Bicycle Club)
*The following event has been created.*

more details »

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2019

New Event SA RAD – San Antonio, TX SA RAD at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/oHanVCR8Pzhttps://t.co/S1zyifdR2N

CATEGORYSTART TIMEDISTANCEPRIZESFIELD LIMITFEE
Men's 4/55:30 PM35 minutesMerch/375$39.99
W 3/4/56:10 PM35 minutesMerch/350$39.… https://t.co/jLe9Ym7NiI

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2019

New Event SA RAD – San Antonio, TX SA RAD at San Antonio, TXhttps://t.co/oHanVCR8Pzhttps://t.co/S1zyifdR2N

CATEGORYSTART TIMEDISTANCEPRIZESFIELD LIMITFEE
Men's 4/55:30 PM35 minutesMerch/375$39.99
W 3/4/56:10 PM35 minutesMerch/350$39.… https://t.co/jLe9Ym7NiI

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) April 30, 2019

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Lots of Wind, A New Jersey, Big Black Pipe Bike Ride

Texbiker.net Posted on April 29, 2019 by Rick AnkrumApril 29, 2019

April is winding down but the wind isn’t. On today’s bike ride the wind was waiting for me as I followed the “New Caney – Gene Campbell Road” route. Starting a little earlier than usual at 11:01 AM I got a good start to ride 37.4 miles. This my April total at 785.61 miles, 4 miles short of the most miles in a month this year. March was the highest month. Biking tomorrow (Tuesday) will make April the highest and over 800 miles.

To go with the wind the temperature was 81 degrees at the start so I left the long sleeve jersey at home and wore a new short sleeve jersey above my shorts.

New Bike Jersey Bellwether Edge Front
New Bike Jersey Bellwether Edge Back

I got this jersey along with two others last week on sale at Bellwether. This one is the Edge model.

Speaking of the weather, during the ride: start 81 (76% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind S 13 mph gusts 27 mph. Finish 86 (65% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind S14 mph gusts 22 mph.

Bike Ride Airport Weather Start
Bike Ride Airport Weather Finish

Biking to New Caney was not so hard thanks to the tailwind. Riding west on FM 1485 also had a tailwind at times. Gene Campbell Blvd. has lots of trees on the south to block the wind or at least slow it down. As I rode on Gene Campbell Blvd. to FM 1314 I wondered what awaited when I made the left turn onto the highway heading SE to Porter. I was surprised that the wind wasn’t so bad when the trees were on my right side but whenever I hit an opening there was no doubt the wind was strong. I was able to keep my speed above 14 mph most of the time allowing me to maintain my average speed at 13.8 to 13.9 mph.

Leaving FM 1314 the route turned south and the wind was more pronounced but among the trees and houses in Oakhurst I managed to ride at the same pace all the way to Kings Manor on the east side of I-69/US59.

For weeks a crew has been assembling and burying a big black pipe along Loop 494. I guessed what it is for and today I stopped and asked one of the crew what it was. It is a 12″ natural gas line for CenterPoint Energy to increase the gas supply in Kingwood.

From there I made my way into Kingwood and finished the ride at 1:55 PM.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

Strava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles

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