After not biking since last Saturday it felt good to get back on the Lynskey R300 and ride today. Before I could ride though my Jeep went to the auto repair shop for a the pesky “check engine light” and oil change. I wasn’t sure how long that would take so I rode their shuttle back home. Just after getting dressed to ride they called and I made the return trip to pick up the Jeep less check engine light and new oil. With that out of the way wheels rolled at 10:06 AM to begin the “Atascocita – Walden” route. I chose that route because I had another appointment which limited the time. Finishing at 12:03 PM I biked 26.36 miles. No 200 miles this week.

The sky was overcast and I rode in a light mist until I crossed over the San Jacinto River on the way to Atascocita. Normally that is reversed. I broke out my long sleeve thermal jersey for the first time since spring with the temperature at 71. It is supposed to warm up over the next several days so my thermal jerseys will probably stay in the closet. Weather conditions: start 71 (91% humidity, 68.3 dew point), overcast, wind NW 6 mph. Finish 71 (88% humidity, 68.2 dew point), light rain/mist, wind N 9 mph.

While I wasn’t able to ride yesterday I waxed the chains on the Canyon Endurace and Lynskey R300. The Lynksey pedaled quietly on today’s ride and I expect the Canyon will do likewise Friday.

Only one GoPro on the bike ride today but with a new foam wind shield wrapped around the Hero 7 Silver. If you listen to the video the wind noise is gone or very low. Towards the end of the video the edge of the foam appears along with my finger. I need to improve my holding position.

My monthly goal suffered from the rain and I lost most of what I was ahead but today regained a few miles. Where I stand now.

92 miles to go. Good thing this month’s goal is less than August’s.

No power readings in today’s bike ride because my Lezyne computer and the PowerPod will not talk to each other. Link to my Strava activity page.

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