This is the first weekend since February 16th without me participating in an organized ride. I almost had withdraw. The Magnolia Miles Saturday ride looked inviting until I saw the 34 degree temperature on the thermometer. While I have rode in temperatures below my somewhat flexible boundary of 60 degrees, 34 was too far below. I decided to wait until the afternoon and just ride in my area.

The local area around US59 at Porter and New Caney is in the middle of some major road construction. I was not aware of the extent due to my rides the previous three weekends. Service roads are down to one lane in some places with a not too wide shoulder. Looks like organized rides will have a new significance until the construction eases up.

Tour de Houston is coming up this Saturday. I am wondering if the organizers realized that daylight savings time would be in place since they have scheduled a 7:00 AM start time. Sunrise will be around 7:30 AM. I hope the street lights and traffic control are working. Once we get on the Hardy Toll Road portion of the ride this should not be an issue. Parking in the downtown theater district was slow last year. If you are going allow extra time to get parked.

Keep the wheels turning.