Off to Huffman Again
This ride went on the extended version of the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman” route where I add the northern leg to Smith Road. I biked 33.7 miles and averaged 15.4 mph (15.5 mph until 31.4 miles when I slowed riding on Kingwood streets). I saw two other bicyclists and both were in corners where we were going opposite directions and had avoid each other. The first time was within 1/4 of a mile from the start when I rounded a corner with brush and trees on the trail. The second was more open and when I applied the rear brake my wheel slid on the concrete. No problems just not the type of encounters I prefer.
The clear sky gave way to scattered clouds but the temperature was 84 degrees with a 7 mph N breeze. When I was in the shade the wind had a hint of coolness to it. At the Huffman Chevron I sat partially in the sun to offset the coolness of the shade. It was just about right. The Indian summer continues. I was thinking the southern hemisphere is at the middle of spring while we are in the fall. Sometimes I think I want to go to Australia during our winter although the winter in Houston is not that severe.
My Stradalli RP-14 Carbon bike just reached 4909 miles since I got it. I think at 5000 miles I will put new tires on. The front tire will have 5000 miles and the rear 4000. I don’t want to run them too thin and increase the chance for a flat. I have had relatively few flats and I enjoy not fixing a flat while riding. I got the new 34T front chainring yesterday and the KMC-11 Missing Link connectors from China came too. The chainring is easy to install but so far the old is working fine.
Keeping in shape by biking is something I look forward to. Occasionally I wonder if I am over training but the muscles don’t complain too much unless I throw hills at them.
Mile markers:
- 128.96 miles this week
- 437.91 miles for October
- 5969 miles for the year
- 172 rides this year
Garmin Connect and RideWithGPS metrics, charts and maps.
