Biking without a bike computer requires adjustments. I substituted two apps on my phone (Wahoo and Ride With GPS) but gave up the ability to glance down to see various information as the bike ride progressed. One purpose for today’s bike ride was to get familiar to using the apps. I started the ride around 12:30 PM and I thought I started the ride recording on each app but around the 5 mile point in Woodridge Forest I stopped to check and found the apps not recording. Thus today’s mileage as recorded does not include those 5 miles.

Weather during the bike ride: start 68 (53% humidity, 50.6 dew point), a few clouds, wind N 13 mph gusts 22 mph. Finish 73 (42% humidity, 48.7 dew point), a few clouds, wind N 21 mph. The stiff north winds made getting to FM 1485 tough reminding me of the rides in Harlingen last week. I dressed for the wind chill: shorts, leg warmers, long sleeve thermal jersey, wind jacket, and half finger gloves.

Loop 494 over Caney Creek is closed due to the bridge buckling due to some support pads washed out. I stopped and talked to one of the TexDOT workers at the bridge. He said the bridge engineer just left and will now review potential solutions. Not sure how long the bridge will be closed. This bridge has been used for many years, at least back to the 1906’s when it was on US59 before the freeway came around.

Guessing when to take video clips before the GoPro auto-shutoff was tricky without a clock. I did video several other cyclists in the early part of the bike ride in Kingwood. I shift gears as I reached places where I usually shifted them. I didn’t realize how much I use the computer to control or time things during a ride. My replacement computer is on order and may arrive early next week. Saturday when I ride the Gator Ride in Baytown I will use the phone apps. Friday (tomorrow) I will practice using the apps again hopefully starting them at the beginning.

Link to my SportTracks activity page.