Due to a time constraint I chose a slightly shorter route today biking 31.12 miles. I added some side streets to get the miles above 30 and called this the “Kingwood – FM1485 – Kingwood” route. This bumped the week’s total to 108.35 miles and the month to 478 miles, leaving 322 miles to my 800 mile goal.

Rolling out the driveway at 9:32 am was almost as early as I planned and I finished at 11:56 am within, my time limit.

Weather during the bike ride: start 87 (74% humidity), a few clouds, wind 4 mph. Finish 92 (56% humidity), a few clouds, wind S 7 mph. The wind wasn’t much of a problem bu there were places requiring extra pedaling effort: bicycling south on the I-69/US59 service road from FM 1485 to Valley Ranch Parkway, Valley Ranch Parkway from the Grand Parkway to FM 1314 were a couple. While I was on Valley Ranch Parkway behind the shopping area I stopped and took these two photos of the New Caney ISD athletic complex. School starts next Monday and the activity at the stadium will increase dramatically but shouldn’t affect bicycling since I ride earlier in the day.

Not sure what the pink is on the curb near the front tire. I didn’t notice that when I took the photos. The building to the right is the natatorium for swimming events.

Only one brief stop at the Stripes station on FM 1314 to refill my water bottle. I almost didn’t stop but changed my mind and it was a good decision. The cold water was good and lasted to the end of the ride. If I hadn’t stopped I would’ve run out of water before finishing.

No TickrFit HR monitor for the ride. I am getting a warranty replacement in a few days. Wahoo Fitness support is good.

More typical August weather on Thursday, good for cycling.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary