Until I was close to starting the bike ride I was going to ride my “Atascocita South – Walden – FM 2100” route but after looking at my home weather station and seeing 73 degrees I changed my mind. Instead I rode the Spring Creek Greenway to John Pundt Park. I shortened the ride because I started at 11:06 AM. Usually I ride to I-45 or Dennis Johnston Park. When I took a screenshot of the Bush IAH weather before leaving the strong wind reinforced my decision. My original route would’ve been into a very strong headwind while the greenway trees shielded me and a tailwind until reaching Pundt Park.

The bike ride went 38.33 miles getting me ahead of the pace to reach my 600 road mile goal for March at 195.9 miles compared to 174.2 miles if I average 19.4 miles for 31 days. YTD miles for 2021 total 1,485 compared to 2020’s 1,433, +52 miles. The only other year over 1,000 miles by this date is 2017 with 1,011 miles. I’m waiting for an organized ride to come up nearby.

The wind at the start of the ride was strong from the SE at 23 mph with 29 mph gusts. It didn’t take long after I started pedaling my Canyon Endurace bike to feel that wind. The sun was out at the start but the clouds began covering it up and I was glad I wore a windbreaker jacket over the long sleeve jersey, especially when I got in the shade on the greenway. Weather conditions: start 73 (58% humidity, 57.3 dew point), mostly cloudy, wind SE 23 mph gusts 29 mph; finish 72 (62% humidity, 58 dew point), overcast, wind SE 15 mph. At the 2:04 PM finish the wind slowed to 15 mph but still felt chilly when I rode in the shade.

Riding the greenway is different from the roads. There are no stop signs or traffic lights to get a short rest, the turns are numerous and tight, uphills are short but some are intense. Other people on the trail was not n that many, maybe more walkers than bikers. I saw several people riding horses beside the greenway, something I don’t usually see. One person rode a one wheel electric skateboard while his companion rode her mountain bike. Two recumbent bikes passed by.

This screenshot took place as I neared the exit heading back to Kingwood.

One more medal from Strava segments than what shows above on the “This Part” segment with a bronze icon.