I chose the “New Caney – Gene Campbell Road” route for today’s bike ride for some variety and rode 36.56 miles. This put me at 758.71 miles for July, leaving 42 miles to reach my 800 mile goal. I think I can get there from here with 6 days left.

Start time was 9:57 am, not quite as early as I wanted but early enough to get me home before the real heat arrived. Ride ended at 12:38 pm.

Weather during the bike ride: start 87 (57% humidity), partly cloudy, wind NE 4 mph. Finish 94 (43% humidity), a few clouds, wind calm. With the light breeze I didn’t have much trouble with a headwind and built my overall average speed up to 14.8 mph and held it at 14.7 until around 32.4 miles when I rode into Kings Manor and then Kingwood where I slowed down for traffic and stop signs.

Only one stop at the Circle K/Valero on FM 1314 at Sorters Road for water and ice to carry me to the finish.

No other cyclists spotted along the route.

Hot and dry weather returns today until Monday or Tuesday. I plan on biking Thursday and Friday.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary