{"id":23167,"date":"2014-02-13T16:45:51","date_gmt":"2014-02-13T22:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23167"},"modified":"2014-02-13T21:06:38","modified_gmt":"2014-02-14T03:06:38","slug":"gravel-bridge-over-the-lake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/02\/13\/gravel-bridge-over-the-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"Gravel Bridge Over the Lake"},"content":{"rendered":"

TxDOT almost made FM1960 over Lake Houston into a gravel road on the shoulders. The sand and gravel spread to combat the forecast rain\/ice piled up on the shoulders in both directions. Riding east the gravel gathered into small piles across the shoulder probably from the rain running off. This produced a slight up and down motion as I rode over them. The west bound side was not afflicted with these but as I neared the west side of the causeway a truck had dumped about 2 to 3 inches of gravel in a pile covering the shoulder. Riding narrow tires through this pile was interesting but easier than sand.<\/p>\n

Since my last ride on February 9th the weather has not been kind to bicyclists. Today is the first one the temperature made it to 60, climbing from 34 at 6:30AM to 62 when I started the ride at 1:24. By the time I got back home at 4:02 it was 64 degrees. Riding in the shadows the wind had a chill to it making me glad I wore 2 long sleeve jerseys, leg warmers, windbreaker jacket and shorts. I decided it was warm enough to wear regular gloves with some reservations at the beginning of the ride where the shadows were frequent. Once I was out in the open the sun helped warm me.<\/p>\n

Apparently one other rider thought it was a good day to ride. I saw him waiting to cross W. Lake Houston Parkway coming out of Kingwood Greens.<\/p>\n

The route today totaled 32.06 miles<\/strong> at a 15.5 mph average speed. February miles have a struggle so far with only 77 miles<\/strong> so far. The 370 mile<\/strong> goal for the month looks like a tough one. The weather looks even better tomorrow (Friday) with clear sky and 72 degrees. Saturday it cools down a few degrees. The plan is to ride the Humble Lions Bike Ride on Saturday and the weather should not get in the way.<\/p>\n

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