Today’s bike ride went to the north on what I label the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route. I rolled out the driveway at 10:27 AM and finished at 1:14 PM. I tried to set a good pace because I needed to get back home to run an errand and I think I made the time limit I set. I biked 34.2 miles putting the week at 112.58 miles and October at 67.42 miles, about 10% of my goal for October.

Weather during the bike ride: start 88 (75% humidity, 79.1 dew point), a few clouds, wind E 6 mph. Finish 90 (65% humidity, 77.1 dew point), partly cloudy, wind SE 8 mph. I noticed the wind cooling effect as I rode making me think of fall or early spring. The arm sleeves felt just right. The “cool front” still appears in the weather discussion for late Monday or Tuesday. Until then I like the late summer heat.

Some physical data points:

• average heart rate – 122 bps (70%)
• max heart rate – 146 bps (83%)
• average power output – 96 watts (consistent with my usual efforts)
• max power output – 370 watts

The GoPro hook and loop mount continues to perform quietly compared to the previous mount that had a lot of movement and noise. Each time I ride over an expansion joint in the road it sounds like I clip into my pedals. No flashing constable lights in today’s video, just streets and greenery.

Thursday’s weather repeats today and I plan on riding.

Relive ‘Bike Ride to Tavola’