I thought today’s bike ride wouldn’t be so windy but not the case. When I set on the “Atascocita – Walden – E. Lake Houston Parkway” route I looked at the NWAA app on my phone and saw the wind was from the south at 15 mph. Since this route goes south that meant a headwind until the last 10 miles when it probably would become a tailwind. I left at 10:22 AM which is early for me so far this year. Weather during the bike ride: start 74 (69% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind S 15 mph. Finish 77 (65% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind S 17 mph, gusts 23 mph.

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With the strong wind I dressed for a chill with shorts, long sleeve thermal jersey, and wind jacket. In the beginning I felt a little cool but as I warmed up that passed and I was comfortable for the rest of the bike ride. I am ready for warmer weather so I can skip the thermal jersey and jacket.

Whenever I rode in the open I knew the wind had picked up from the 15 mph at the start. Only after I finished the ride at 12:32 PM and checked the NWAA app again did I see how much the wind increased. This explained why it require so much effort riding into the headwind.

Maybe Wednesday the wind will let up. The weather will change Wednesday evening when another front moves through but I should be able to ride during the day. I thought April was known for showers, not strong winds.

How the last 4 years compare: 2019 trails 2017 by 105 miles, 2018 is behind 2019 by 100 miles, 2016 leads 2019 by 8 miles.