I felt energized during today’s bike ride for some reason. The legs had some zip and I kept a nice pace. Route selected was the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” which I have biked for several days. I bicycled 34.62 miles. Wind was light which probably helped my energy and I didn’t face a strong headwind most of the ride. Weather during the bike ride: start 83 (75% humidity), partly cloudy, wind NE 6 mph. Finish 91 (58% humidity), partly cloudy, wind E 9 mph. I started at 10:36 am and finished at 1:11 pm.

Biking north on Loop 494 and FM 1485 at the railroad crossing I saw another cyclist biking south in an all blue kit. I almost missed him because he was hidden by the cars until one pulled ahead exposing him. I made a hasty wave but not sure he saw me.

Once I got to Tavola I stopped and took these photos for the gravel bikers.

I didn’t go on the big rocks. The new streets will appear one of these days and the rocks will leave.

Looping through Tavola when I got to Roman Forest Blvd. I made a stop at the Shell station for water and ice before heading west to I-69/US59 to ride south back to Kingwood. The wind continued to be friendly and I kept a steady pace through Valley Ranch, Briar Tree, Oakhurst and Kings Manor before entering Kingwood. Overall average speed was 14.4 mph until the 30.5 mile mark where the pace slowed in Kingwood.

More nice weather on Saturday. I am torn between biking early and watching the TdF replay or watching the TdF and then biking. I am leaning to biking early option.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary