{"id":49756,"date":"2019-06-03T14:17:59","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T19:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=49756"},"modified":"2019-06-03T14:23:39","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T19:23:39","slug":"a-route-from-the-archives-avoiding-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/06\/03\/a-route-from-the-archives-avoiding-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"A Route From the Archives, Avoiding Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the construction around I-69\/US59 and the Grand Parkway at Community Drive I went back in the ride archives to find a route that went north but avoided the area. What I found was the “Oakhurst – Gene Campbell Road – Valley Ranch” route. The last time I rode this route was May 4th, 2016. This is a reverse of a route I ride frequently with some added streets at the beginning. Today I biked 41.15 miles<\/strong>. Since the Giro d’Italia ended yesterday I got an earlier start rolling wheels at 9:55 AM. I will need the extra time and early start times during June to reach my 800 mile goal. So far I am up to 74.19 miles<\/strong>, 9% of my goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wind appears to have left the area which helped my pedaling and energy. Weather during the bike ride: start 87 (71% humidity), partly cloudy, wind calm. Finish 94 (51% humidity), partly cloudy, wind W 5 mph. Heat was more noticeable without the wind provided cooling. I wore shorts, short sleeve jersey, and arm sleeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average speed was 14.4 mph for a long portion of the ride reflecting my leg power and the reduced wind resistance. Strava tells me ” This was harder than your usual effort.<\/strong>” Physical data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n