The blue skies and low humidity have left the area. In their place are overcast skies and 69% humidity. The wind is 14 to 16 mph from the southeast. With that wind you would think the clouds would be blown away but the wind is pushing the humidity from the Gulf of Mexico. This does not help the drought conditions though. We still need rain.

This evening’s ride was slightly longer  at 24.39 miles as I got a 4 minute earlier start and the sunset was a couple of minutes later. At the beginning I noticed some darker clouds to the west but they never made it to our area. When I was riding over Lake Houston on FM1960 I greeted by some great seafood aromas from the Cedar Landing Restaurant. They were so strong I think I could have recovered from a bonk just by inhaling.

One other rider was on my route going in the opposite direction along Kingwood Drive. He was a brave soul riding in the heavy traffic. I ride on the bike path along this street.

Average speed was a little slower at 14.8 mph but I had a maximum speed of 27.2 mph. Since I have tightened up my shoe straps I have noticed my cadence has went up a few rpm’s. My left foot was slipping some inside my shoe and irritating my toes. Tomorrow I plan on riding.

April mileage update:

• April miles  419.33
• YTD miles 1246.00

4-20-2011 Bike Ride Data and Map

4-20-2011 Home Weather Finish

Additional charts, weather and map.

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