A dual bonus on today’s bike ride. A “cool” front arrived overnight lowering the humidity and dew point. When I went outside to stat the bike ride at 8:58 AM it felt dry and comfortable, not the wet steamy air we’ve had for weeks. The second part of the bonus, a tailwind from Caney Creek back to Kingwood rather than a headwind. The low humidity and dew point won’t last long though. I didn’t use my CamelBak for hydration, a water bottle was sufficient with a stop at the 7 Eleven at FM 1314 for ice and water. The “dry” feel left my black arm sleeves with plenty of salt stains. I rode the Kingwood – FM1485 – Kingwood route but added several streets to increase the distance to 35.15 miles, the most of any ride on this route in 2023. Today was the thirteen bike ride on the route and the typical distance is 33 miles or less. This increased the week to 115 miles and August to 514 miles or 64% of my goal. Weather overview: Start 83 degrees, 52% humidity, dew point 63.8, a few clouds, wind E 7 mph; Finish 92 degrees, 34% humidity, dew point 59.6, a few clouds, wind E 12 mph gusts 16 mph. I finished at 11:45 AM. The forecast called for 100+ today but it will be a “dry” hot.