Today’s bike ride took me through the spot where I had the flat on Thursday’s bike ride but no flat today. I rode the “Atascocita – Huffman – Walden” route for a total of 33.05 miles. Now with these miles the Canyon Endurace CF SLX has 2053.7 miles all since February 27th. This week is third one in a row with 200+ miles at 230.29 and May stands at 402.33 miles leaving 257.67 miles to reach my goal for the month. May is not half over so the goal looks reachable. That is good because my June goal is 800 miles.

Wheels rolled at 11:15 am. With the warm weather I chose shorts and a short sleeve jersey. Weather during the bike ride: start 85 (71% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind S 7 mph, gusts 17 mph. Finish 87 (69% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind S 12 mph, gusts 20 mph.

Wind was a problem, especially the gusts. My legs are tired from riding 11 days out of 12 so far in May and the power to pedal through a strong headwind is not there each day. Today was one of those days.

Weather at the start

Weather at the finish

The humidity is inching up as well making it feel warmer and muggy.

No photos from the ride but I did take a short rest break at the Huffman Chevron at the 18.9 mile mark. I refilled my water bottle and rode west on FM 1960 before turning left to head to Walden. This was the last section where I had a headwind. The legs bogged down some but regained some speed with the streets turned north and the tailwind prevailed.

On the way to Huffman I found Town Center Park to be closed with food trucks and booths so on the way back I stayed on W. Lake Houston Parkway until the Park and Ride entrance. I finished the bike ride at 1:55 pm.

Sunday is Mother’s Day so I will take a rest.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary