For a change the weather forecast was pretty accurate. The first rain arrived about 5:30 AM and the second line of showers passed through about 8:30 AM. Not long after the last rain the sky started to clear and the wind shifted to the SW. By noon the streets were almost dry and I started today’s bike ride on the “Kingwood – SH 242 – Kingwood” route at 1:15 PM. I hesitated on my wardrobe selection first thinking the thermal jersey would be required but then I opted for the two jersey combo: a short and long sleeve set. I wondered if I made the right choice but as I warmed up I was okay. Later in the ride the shaded portions of the road were getting chilly especially when I rode into the wind. The bike ride went for a total of 35.41 miles pushing January to 62.06 miles, 21% of my 300 mile goal.

Weather conditions at my home station at the start and finish (4:04 PM).

Start

Finish

I stopped at the Stripes station at FM1314 with the intent of staying just long enough to eat a  trail mix bar but my son-in-law called me with a computer problem and we talked for about 15 minutes trying to figure out what was going on. By then i had cooled down enough to make riding chilly. Old Sorters Road was shaded so that made the wind chill stronger. Once I warmed up which didn’t take too long thanks to pedaling into the wind I was better.

Riding through Oakhurst, Kingwood Place went without any problems and I arrived in Kings Manor with my average speed at 15.5 mph. Slowing down navigating the streets, sidewalks and stop signs the average speed fell to 15.1 mph at the end of the ride. As I waited to cross Woodland Hills Drive another bicyclist rode by going south and we waved. With New Year’s holiday today many people were out jogging, walking and a few casual bike riding people.

Tuesday’s weather looks better than today so I am planning a bike ride.

Link to Strava map and data.

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