Today I rode south and east on the “Atascocita – Walden – Huffman Extended” route which took me through some areas that flooded on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I could see some evidence with silt in the gutter or across the street. On Kingwood Greens Drive a BMW sat on the road with heavy condensation on the inside of the windows, almost certainly from being flooded. The San jacinto River under the W. Lake Houston bridge is down from the high point but still has many feet to go to be back to normal.

I got another “early” start leaving home at 10:47. The weather from my home weather station.

The humidity meant anytime I stopped for more than a few seconds sweat would be running down my arms. I tried to keep moving but those pesky traffic lights didn’t always cooperate. By extending the route I wanted to get enough miles to reach 70+ for the week so far. The wind wasn’t too much of a problem except when I rode south which wasn’t often. I slowly improved my overall average speed once I got on the main roads like FM1960 without any interruptions. Reaching the Huffman Chevron at 12:35 I stopped to rest and enjoy the breeze while I sat under the canopy. My Edge 520 when I arrived there.

I went inside to buy a blue PowerAde to wash down a trail mix bar and a granola bar. After drinking it I think plain water would have been better for my stomach. I forgot to take a weather screen shot while I was there. I rode away about 12:56 going north on FM2100 to Smith Road to continue extending the route. Going by the elementary school on E. Lake Houston Road it appears they are done for the summer. Back on FM1960 riding west over the lake the wind helped me continue upping my average speed. I got to Kingwood Drive and the traffic was light enough i didn’t have to wait very long to get across all the traffic lanes. I hit the stop button at 1:55 when I got home. The weather from the airport and my home weather station when I went inside.

The wind at the airport was stronger than the start of the ride: SE at 8 mph with 20 mph gusts.

I have been checking the Beaumont weather forecast for Saturday when the Spindletop Spin bike ride happens. It does not look promising with a 75% chance of rain until 5 PM. If this persists I will not ride the Spindletop Spin this year. Our forecast for tomorrow (Wednesday) also has some rain so I may not ride then either.

After yesterday’s ride I replaced the rear brake pads. I last replaced them at 9012 miles and now I am at 14808 miles so they lasted 5796 miles. I still do not need to replace the front brake pads.

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The recap of May biking.

21 bike rides

840 miles vs. my 540 mile goal