This week the weather has not been kind to my bicycling. Today the clouds mostly went away but a stiff NE wind awaited as I started the bike ride at 12:17 pm. With the somewhat late start I decided to ride the “Atascocita – Walden – E. Lake Houston Parkway” going 29.5 miles. This increased October cycling to 532.9 miles, 76% of my 700 mile goal. This I rode 88.92 miles, way below my usual. amount.

Weather during the bike ride: start 70 (45% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind NE 14 mph, gusts 23 mph. Finish 70 (48% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind NE 8 mph. I dressed for the chill with shorts, long sleeve thermal jersey and a windbreaker jacket. I felt comfortable and at the end of the ride the jersey and jacket were damp from perspiration. When I rode in the shade the extra clothing was good. At first the sun was more visible but as the ride progressed clouds moved in from the south.

When I came to Town Center Park there was a 1965 Shelby Cobra parked across from a restaurant and I took these photos.

Twice a year there is a car show at this place and a number of Shelby Cobras are on display. I think there is a club.

No rest stops on today’s bike ride. I hurried to get back home to watch the Houston Texans on the DVR.

Monday’s weather forecast: Mostly Cloudy. High near 70F. Winds light and variable. I plan on biking to get closer to my goal.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary