Last Tuesday I was selected as a juror for rather high profile trial in the 232nd State District Court. When this happened I almost instantly was connected to eleven other people I had never seen or heard of before. Over the course of the trial I learned much about the trial evidence and the eleven other jurors. Sometimes it is surprising what people will tell when you share enough time together and you are not allowed to talk about what brings you together. In addition to this the stress builds up as the trial moves to a climax when the jury must make a decision. Once the jury has begun deliberations sometimes the personalities of the jurors can clash. In the end if the jury reaches the verdict there is a relaxation. The jurors then depart to probably never meet again, the job is completed.

In this setting a bike ride was in order after I returned home and talked to my wife about all that had transpired. While the court room was tense the bike ride was relaxing. A stiff breeze, 18 mph and 25 mph gusts, 82 degrees and mostly cloudy greeted me as I hit the road. Add a dose of humidity and you have a warm ride.

Today’s ride statistics:

• miles = 21.20
• riding time = 1:28:58
• average pace = 4:12 min/mile
• average speed = 14.3 mph
• max speed = 19.5 mph
• average cadence = 77.0 rpm
• max cadence = 104 rpm
• climb 219 ft., descend 159 ft., max elevation 76 ft.
• May miles 244.37
• YTD miles 1644.18

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