The sun hid behind the clouds during the ride today. The wind made riding hard but not impossible when I rode into it. Temperature was hovered around 80 degrees and the 9 mph south wind kept me from getting overly warm. I wore a long sleeve jersey mainly to avoid sunscreen but it came in handy to stay comfortable in the wind. The “Oakhurst – Cumberland – Valley Ranch” route took me to the north and west without crossing the Gran Parkway construction. I didn’t want to pack the bike and drive to the other side of the construction and this 32.31 mile route did the trick. I modified the early miles to add to the distance and it worked out.

No dog sprints for the first ride in April and no other bikers spotted.

Riding through Valley Ranch I could see the construction in places. If they are going to finish this year the pace will need to pickup. The overpass of Fm1314 still does not have the beams in place.

My legs did better today. I was able to get my average speed up to 15.2 mph before I start south on the US59 service road from Valley Ranch. I took a rest break at the Texaco station at Valley Ranch Crossing and US59. I knew the wind would be tough all the way to Northpark where I turn north and head back to Kingwood. During the ride I noticed my handlebars were not straight with the front wheel. I thought this might be the case earlier but today I adjusted the handlebar while I was stopped. I guess I needed it to be perfect. It is much better now.

I stopped in Porter to get a screenshot of the weather.

Weather at Shipley Donuts in Porter

No biking tomorrow. I should ride on Friday, weather permitting.

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