Today’s weather is much better than yesterday which had rain most of the day. Weather during the bike ride: start 82 (82% humidity), a few clouds, wind SW 5 mph. Finish 92 (54% humidity), a few clouds, wind W 7 mph. The sunshine felt great and light wind was enough to help with cooling. I wore shorts, short sleeve jersey, and arm sleeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I got to Ramsey Road I turned left and found a shady spot to sit on the guardrail. While resting I ate a Clif bar to give me energy for the ride back to Kingwood. The serenity of the spot was interrupted a few times by passing cars and pickups. This road used to be lightly traveled but for some reason traffic has increase. I took these photos while resting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe blue sky and quiet was soothing as I sat there and I almost wanted to stay longer but I got back on the Canyon and headed west to FM 2100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arriving in Huffman I stopped at the Chevron station to refill my water bottle for the remaining 11+ miles. Biking west on FM 1960 the wind provided some resistance but I was able to improve my average speed to 14.0 mph by the time I made the right turn onto Atascocita Shores Drive. Winding through Atascocita back to W. lake Houston Parkway slowed me some but not enough to lower my average speed. I rode on W. Lake Houston Parkway north past HEB before turning to the west for the last two miles finishing the ride at 1:19 PM. Strava labeled this ride ” This was harder than your usual effort.<\/strong> ” And I agree. I accomplished what I set out to do, keep on track to reach my goal for June and 200+ miles for the week. I need 78 miles by Sunday which looks doable and the weather forecast is favorable too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SportTracks Bike Ride Summary<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStrava Bike Ride Summary<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStrava Year Progressions YTD Bike Ride Miles<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
2019 trails 2018 by 15 miles and leads all other years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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