–Update 2– Lately a rubbing sound has been coming from the rear wheel. I haven’t been able to pinpoint the source until I removed the rear tire when I patched the tube I saw the place where the tire rubs the inside of the left chainstay. I think the rear wheel has not been centered in the dropouts. Whenever I remove the rear wheel it is difficult to get the skewer past the rear derailleur. The frame is a close fit.

–Update– After I got home I noticed the rear tire was a little soft. After watching the rest of the Tour de France I checked it again and it was flat. Removing the tube I found the hole in the tube. Sadly it lined up with the piece of wire I thought I removed June 29th. It must’ve worked it’s way to the tube. I used a utility knife and I think I got it out this time. Patched the tube. Tomorrow’s ride will tell the tale.

I keep forgetting to mention the road work Harris County Precinct 2 is doing on Old Atascocita Road east of FM2100. The last time I rode this road I commented about the road surface and the need for repair. I didn’t know the county commissioner was reading Texbiker.net.

Back to Huffman today but no rain. Plenty of sweat though.

I got an slightly earlier start leaving at 9:29. Even then the temperature was 81 with 96 % humidity. Thankfully by the time I got home the temperature was 91 but the humidity dropped to 66%. As I rode every hundred feet or more I dipped my chin to the right to shed sweat. Each time a cascade of water hit my shoe and the road. Scattered clouds held the sun back some. The wind was calm which was good for biking but not helpful in keeping cool.

Like last Tuesday I saw a group of women bicyclists on the FM1960 causeway over Lake Houston. Later as I crossed FM2100 another bicyclist crossed the other way. He commented that we didn’t have to wait on traffic to cross which very unusual. I agreed. He continued west on Old Atascocita Road while I went north on FM2100.

The stop in Huffman at the Chevron went as usual. I attempted to dry off some while I ate a snack and drank some Gatorade. Leaving there I extended the usual route by riding north on FM2100 turning left onto Smith Road and then to FM1960. The route distance totaled 34.44 miles averaging 15.7 mph.

Mile markers:

• 70.82 miles this week
• 242.23 miles for July (474 miles to reach July’s goal)
• 3617 miles for the year

Wednesday weather forecast looks great for biking: high 96, clear and a 10 mph wind. This could be the first 95+ degree day of 2014 in Houston.

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