I made the 3,000 mile mark for the year. This is always a major mental milestone for me. Lately I have been over 5,000 annually so with July almost over and this level accomplished the other 2,000+ miles looks doable. I still have a c=good chance to make my July goal of 3,100 miles for the year.

Today’s ride was a little tougher after yesterday’s 61 miles. The muscles were sore and I wasn’t sure they would loosen up but after a few miles I forgot about the soreness. The weather was cooperative after last evening’s surprise storm. The temperature was 92 degrees, calm wind and clear blue skies. Humidity was 50%. The heat did not seem as intense as yesterday. This did not lessen the amount of perspiration though. How does a person’s head produce so much water? No other riders were spotted.

Today’s ride statistics:

• miles = 24.39
• riding time = 1:38:43
• average pace = 4:03 min/mile
• average speed = 14.8 mph
• max speed = 22.4 mph
• average cadence = 78.4 rpm
• max cadence = 106 rpm
• climb 155 ft., descend 156 ft., max elevation 108 ft.
• July miles 441.90
• YTD miles 3008.55

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