Bike ride to the north today following the “New Caney – Gene Campbell Road” route. Bicycled 36.38 miles in beautiful weather. Blue sky ruled today and it was great seeing these words in the weather conditions: start 89 (65% humidity), a few clouds, wind S 4 mph. Finish 93 (55% humidity), partly cloudy, wind S 9 mph. A few clouds is a switch from what we had last week and what might arrive on Friday through Sunday. It still feels like summer which is fine for me.

The ride began at 10:35 am delayed several minutes while I worked on getting my Pixel 2XL phone and Elemnt computer to connect. After trying several times I powered off the phone and when it restarted the two decided to connect. I watched the road race Giro della Toscana from Italy which probably contributed to the start delay. On the road the ride to New Caney went smoothly with the light wind not providing much resistance. After circling under I-69/US59 at Caney Creek and wondering whose sofa was under the bridge, the direction changed to the south before I made the right turn onto FM 1485. Paying attention to the mileage I wanted to be sure to have enough for the ride to be longer than 35 miles so I didn’t need to add any side streets today.

On Gene Campbell Road the new asphalt still looked fresh with bright lines but not extended any farther than my last ride. I stopped at the entrance to huge Walmart distribution center and took these photos.

Look at all of the blue sky overhead. The building is about 1/2 a mile from the road with a steady stream of 18-wheelers moving in and out at the next entrance to the left of where these photos were taken. The wind was still friendly as I made my way to FM 1314 and the ride towards Porter. I planned on a short stop at the Circle K/Valero (someday I guess they will change the signs from Valero to Circle K) for water and ice and a few minutes of rest. The Wahoo ride summary at the station.

After resting about 15 minutes I got back on the Canyon bike and continued southeast to Old Sorters Road. About 1/2 a mile after the station I rode by a large cat laying on the road but it wasn’t an ordinary cat so I circled back and took this photo of what could be a bobcat.

It met an untimely death crossing the highway. This spot is heavily traveled with numerous buildings but some open land as well for the bobcat to live. I have seen a bobcat before.

Resuming the ride I went through Briar Tree and Oakhurst. The great weather and blue sky caused me to stop in Kingwood Place and take this photo to show the blue sky.

From there it was about 6 miles to the end of the ride which I finished at 1:41 pm.

The good weather should hang around for Thursday biking.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary