{"id":47859,"date":"2019-03-27T16:36:05","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T21:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=47859"},"modified":"2019-03-27T16:36:11","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T21:36:11","slug":"two-new-things-and-school-zone-left-u-turn-bike-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/03\/27\/two-new-things-and-school-zone-left-u-turn-bike-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Two New Things and School Zone Left U-turn Bike Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today I rode to the north on the “Kingwood – SH 242 – Kingwood” route. Starting at 12:25 PM I added a couple of extra streets and a loop through Tavola I biked 38.44 miles<\/strong>. This added to my March total at 691.73 miles<\/strong> and the week totals 119.04 miles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weather was a little cooler than yesterday (Tuesday) causing me to wear a long sleeve thermal jersey and wind breaker jacket over bike shorts. I felt comfortable in the wind but probably overdressed by the 3:24 PM finish as evidenced by the salt stains on the back of the jacket. WEather during the bike ride: start 71 (37% humidity), partly cloudy, wind E 8 mph. Finish 75 (35% humidity), partly cloudy, wind S 13 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lots of construction along the route. New utilities, new streets, and new houses. This increases the truck traffic and potential for problems. I watch for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two new things on the ride: new sunscreen and new Bellwether Endurance Gel Shorts. The sunscreen uses zinc oxide as the main active ingredient. I made the change because the FDA will release new information<\/a><\/strong> about sunscreen products. Some chemicals are not effective or linked to cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I made it pass one school without a problem but at Bear Branch Elementary a car parked at the curb on a corner decided to make a left u-turn in front of me. Fortunately I was watching and stopped quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday’s weather forecast: High 74 F, 10% Precip. \/ 0.00 in., Mostly Cloudy. High 74F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Sounds like acceptable riding weather to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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