Even though today was tax day the weather was not taxing. Well, there was one thing taxing: the strong ESE wind at 16 mph and the 26 mph gusts. Temperature was not an issue at 74 degrees. I saw a couple of other riders and one zoomed past me as I was crossing the McKay Causeway over Lake Houston. I think I was moving but he went by like I was not. Rain was threatening at times during the day but none was in sight for the ride this evening. This weekend the BP MS150 will be dominating the biking news and the roads west and northwest of Houston to Austin. Rain could be a problem for the riders.

Today’s ride statistics:

• miles = 23.17
• riding time = 1:35:43
• average pace = 4:08 min/mile
• average speed = 14.5 (the wind was the problem)
• max speed 20.1 mph
• average cadence = 76.9 rpm
• max cadence = 106 rpm
• climb 224 ft., descend 254 ft.
• April miles 288.30
• YTD miles 1175.05

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