I tried a different exit from Kingwood on the way to New Caney. I really just mixed the streets up before getting to Mills Branch Drive. In New Caney I went under US59 at Caney Creek to add another mile. This added about two miles to the typical “New Caney – Gene Campbell Road” route. I biked 35.27 miles averaging 16.0 mph.

The weather was more cooperative today with no rain. Mostly cloudy skies kept the temperature around 88 degrees and the humidity was 96% at the start (10:30) and 91% at the end (1:19). The wind was less than 4 mph most of the time.

Yesterday I wore my new Headsweat headband hoping to test it with the heat. Instead the heat never was a factor. Today it was warmer and I wore the same headband. The sweat stayed away from my eyes and I did not have to dip my chin to drain the excess water away. Granted it wasn’t 90+ degrees so that might change. I noticed when I stopped at Stripes for a break that I could feel sweat dripping on my neck as the Headsweats headband dried. Also when I was riding on FM1314 southeast I could feel a coolness as the wind blew across the headband. This probably happened other times too but when I was riding into the wind while on FM1314 I had a slight tailwind. So far I am pleased with the headband and will keep trying them out. I bought two headbands and a skull wrap. I am waiting on two other possible aids like the $19.95 head scarf/wrap advertised on TV. I ordered mine on TV and only spent $7.62 total. All of these headbands are made of Coolmax material. Years ago I had some jerseys made out of Coolmax. They were cool in the heat but the fabric was prone to snagging and pilling. Maybe headbands are a better use.

Traffic was heavier than usual today and I did not see any other bikers. I stopped at Stripes on FM1314 for a break at 24 miles. The ride metrics:

Mile markers:

• 69.49 miles this week
• 376.56 miles for the month (340 miles left to reach my goal)
• 3751 miles year to date

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