There was more cloud cover for this morning’s ride so the temperature was not so intense but it supposed to increase later today. The electric grid has been stressed with the record high temperatures. It was 93 degrees when I finished the ride and the humidity 52% and the wind was calm although I think there was some breeze when I was headed south. this helped dry up the perspiration some. So far I have rode every day in August and the morning rides are enjoyable even with the heat. I thought I might feel like I have over trained but so far I think keeping the mileage below 30 miles helps to keep this at bay. Today I did stop at the Exxon station in Porter for a rest stop for 20 minutes or so and I was able to ride at a good pace for the rest of the ride. Traffic is not too bad on the roads and the drivers give me space.

Today’s ride was 28.61 miles at an average speed of 15.1 mph. I had a max speed of 23.2 mph and average cadence was 80.6 RPM. Hills are not part of the terrain around here so I do not get much training going up them. August miles are now 156.40 and year to date miles are 3595.05.

8-5-2011 Bike Ride Data and Route Map

8-5-2011 Home Weather Finish

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