The 17.3 mph wind made riding in the open areas challenging. The ride across Lake Houston on FM1960 McKay Causeway was tricky like the other day. Fortunately the ride back home was with the wind. I was able to ride at 17 to 18 mph.I managed to increase my average speed by .1 mph over yesterday’s ride to 14.9 mph. Average cadence was 8.8 rpm, another improvement over yesterday.

Overcast skies and 79 degrees made the ride comfortable even with the higher humidity. I was able to get another early start since I was able to get home from work quickly. A year ago the construction on the highways meant I was not getting home until about 30 later than I do now.

This evening’s ride was not unusual. Tomorrow I am off from work and I plan on riding in the morning. Maybe I will ride 40 miles or so. My conditioning continues to improve. I do need to be careful not to over train.

The dry weather continues but the fires in West Texas have let up some as the wind and humidity have helped the fire fighters. While this weather is great for riding the drought is getting worse by the day.

April mileage update:

• April miles 443.57
• YTD miles 1270.24

4-21-2011 Bike Ride Data and Map

4-21-2011 Home Weather Finish

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