My last ride was Monday January 28th so I was looking forward to get out riding today. I delayed the start until 1:57 PM to get my chores out of the way and to let the temperature warm up some. My home weather station showed 72.7 degrees so I thought a short sleeve jersey over a long sleeve one and shorts would be enough but as I rode through the shadows during the first mile I doubted my decision. So I looped back home and got my windbreaker jacket. I am glad I did. I felt much warmer for the rest of the ride. I noticed the wind seemed to be blowing stronger than I thought and when I got home the IAH weather station reported a SE 18 mph wind with 23 mph gusts. No wonder I noticed the chill when I first started. The scattered clouds allowed the sun to shine and it warmed me up when I got in the sun but I could feel the wind chill even with my windbreaker jacket.

Riding to Huffman I saw two other bicyclists who must have stronger heat generators than I do because they were dressed lighter. I could feel the chill as I rode across Lake Houston both directions. The route came in at 30.26 miles at a nice 15.6 mph average speed despite the strong wind. Top speed was 22.0 mph and cadence averaged 75 RPM. This is a good start for February. In February 2012 I rode 15 days for a total of 368.64 miles. The first ride was also on February 1st for 29.54 miles. The 2013 year miles to day total miles 339.65.

Links to Garmin Connect and RideWithGPS.com.

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