After yesterday’s 46+ mile bike ride I chose a shorter route and biked 28.47 miles riding the “Atascocita – Walden – E. Lake Houston Parkway” route. I rolled off at 10:57 AM and finished at 1:08 PM. May now totals 625.83 miles, 35 miles away from the 660 mile goal.

Weather continues to impact biking with the strong wind. Weather during the bike ride: start 87 (71% humidity), partly cloudy, wind SE 24 mph gusts 32 mph. Finish 87 (74% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind S 16 mph gusts 27 mph. Attire for the ride: shorts, short sleeve jersey, arm sleeves, and sunscreen.

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With the strong wind and tired legs from yesterday this was a bike ride to keep the legs moving. My average speed was low from the effort of riding into a headwind for the first 18 miles. After turning around at E. Lake Houston Parkway the wind was not as much of a problem and my speed increased.

Friday weather looks to repeat and my legs might be rested. Biking looks favorable.