The most notable thing about today’s bike ride was getting started at 9:55 am which is about an hour or more earlier than usual. Stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia ended around 9 am which meant I didn’t need to hang around before bicycling.

Choosing the “Kingwood – SH 242 – Kingwood” route I biked 35.32 miles putting May at 803.06 miles and the week at 176.39 miles. This route offers long sections without interruptions which helps with average speed and time to cover the miles. Traffic lights cooperated as well, I think I did not need to stop any. Very unusual.

Weather during the bike ride: start 83 (74% humidity, mostly cloudy, wind SW 10 mph. Finish 90 (60% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind 4 mph. Shorts and short sleeve jersey were just right. I did sweat thanks to the humidity level.

Rest stop at the Valero station on Northpark Drive at 28.1 miles into the bike ride. I ate a couple of granola bars and ice water. Sitting in the shade felt good but the light breeze seemed to stop while I was sitting. One man commented on how good the Canyon bike looked and asked about my ride.

Finished the bike ride at 12:36 pm which is earlier than normal thanks to the early start.

Weather forecast is a repeat of today for Sunday. Not sure if I ride though.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary