I took the enhanced route to Huffman today going a longer way through Atascocita and Walden before going to Huffman. By the time I reached the Old Atascocita Road and FM2100 intersection I was just short of 21 miles. This 2 to 3 miles more than the shorter route. When I came to the Atascocita shores Drive and FM1960 intersection there were 6 or 7 women bikers stopped beside the Chevron station. One woman was running to the station. As I rode east on the FM1960 causeway 4 other women were going west, probably part of the group I saw earlier. I think is unusual for a morning on a week day.

This enhanced routed came to 34.21 miles and I averaged 15.5 mph.

As usual I stopped at the Huffman Chevron. Today was different. They were not selling gasoline because a crew was there replacing all of the hoses, nozzles and checking the pumps. It was quieter than normal with not any people stopping.

Weather continued to be pleasant if hot. The light wind continued from the SSW. 82 degrees and 80% humidity at the 9:36 AM start changing to 89 degrees and 59% humidity when I finished at 12:31PM. Sweat was abundant while I rode and flowed freely at the Chevron station. The light breeze dried me off while I stopped for a snack and drink there.

This is a good start for July. Deciding on the goal for July I looked at July 2012 when I biked 622 miles and July 2013 with 925 miles. I then looked at July 2011 and saw 601 miles. The average of these is 716 miles so that will be my goal.

When I got home I checked the rear tire for anything sticking in to it but didn’t see anything; I prefer this. If I can remember I will do this after each ride. I probably should check the front tire too.

Mileage:

• 83.48 miles this week
• 34.21 miles for July (682 miles to reach July’s goal)
• 3409 miles year to date
• Links to Garmin Connect and RideWithGPS.com

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