Today’s ride was on a different route from my other rides this week and with the approaching change in the weather (I will believe it when it is here) the wind was a strong 12 mph from the northeast. There may be a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico and Eric Berger (Houston Chronicle) was even brave enough to mention that a cool front (yes they still can happen) could arrive next week. Of course the definition of a “cool” front is a stretch but we can use the relief. The mostly cloudy skies held the temperature down somewhat during the ride with the range being 81 to 90 degrees. Even though I could feel a hint of coolness the sweat glands were working overtime. No other bikers crossed my path.

My ride was 25.69 miles long at an average speed of 14.9 mph. While the average speed was a little lower than I wanted I did keep the average cadence at 80.2 RPM. This must been a result of the return portion of the ride when I had the 12 mph tailwind. I ran out of gas when I turned back north into the wind at the 20 mile mark and then moved into a residential area where is difficult to keep the speed up.

So far September miles are at 55.25 and year to date miles are 4112.05. Today was my last biking day until I get back from vacation.

9-2-2011 bike Ride Data and Route Map

9-2-2011 Home Weather Finish

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