When I got home from work this evening the warm temperature and overcast sky beckoned to ride. With tomorrow’s weather not looking too good I needed to get at least a few miles in this week or my legs would forget how to turn the pedals. Earlier in the week I pumped up the Hutchinson Basic Acrobat tires on my Raleigh M800 mountain bike to about 60 psi. The last ride I noticed they were not quite as firm as I like them to be. Since my route is almost 100% concrete and asphalt the Hutchinson tires without any knobs in the center are what I consider the best tire for this type of pavement short of a slick tire. The tire noise is almost nothing but this does expose me to an easier flat threat. Generally though flats have been few and far between. Since I don’t put that many miles on the Raleigh M800 the tires last 2 to 3 years.

The skies were overcast but the temperature was 72 degrees. A southeast 9 mph breeze was what caused me to wear a long sleeve jersey though, but only one jersey. Tomorrow this outfit will not be enough.

Today’s ride information:

• November miles 120.43
• YTD miles 4723.40

11-12-2010 Ride Information and Map

Additional charts, weather and map.

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