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Today I received my new Adidas University of Cincinnati black logo jacket today. This goes with my UC jersey I have had for a couple of years and baseball hat. Now that I have these three the UC football team has not had a good start this year but I am not giving up on them.

Now these things do not have a direct connection to today’s ride but I wanted to show my Alma Mater loyalty for UC. A couple of years ago I was surprised to spot the UC jersey at Voler.com and my wife insisted that I get one even though I was reluctant due to the cost. I am glad I it got though.

Today’s ride on the Raleigh M800 mountain bike was good. The temperature was slightly warmer than yesterday at 83 degrees when I started to ride. Skies continue the clear blue streak and wind is non-existent which causes ozone alerts for the area. Riding after sunset puts a different look on the streets and trails I ride on. I still come up on people after dark without some kind of a light. So far no collisions.

Today’s ride statistics:

• miles 18.04
• riding time 1:24:43
• average pace 4:42 min/mile
• average speed 12.8 mph
• max speed 18.1 mph
• no cadence sensor on the M800
• climb 60 ft., descend 63 ft., max elevation 82 ft.
• September miles 301.64 (I made it!)
• YTD miles 4001.59 (I made this goal as well!!)

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