2023 cycling week 52

Monday
Christmas Day
Start: Cloudy, 69°F, Feels like 68°F, Humidity 92%, Wind 17 (24) mph from SE
End: Cloudy, 69°F, Feels like 68°F, Humidity 92%, Wind 17 (26) mph from SE
I expected rain so I went out without water.
It was windy (very windy at times) but no rain. I didn't want to ride too far without water.
I rode through Meadow Pointe to SR56. I rode through some new townhomes and then back the way I came.
I rode through Warren Acres Blvd through to Oldswoods. I went back up to SR56 then home. There wasn’t much to stop and photograph. Everything was grey. Even the cows were lying down in the tall grass and I could barely see them from my bike.
18.05 miles
15.5 mph

Tuesday
Start: Cloudy, 71°F, Feels like 72°F, Humidity 83%, Wind 6 (11) mph from NW
End: Mostly cloudy, 72°F, Feels like 70°F, Humidity 78%, Wind 9 (12) mph from NW
Warmer and less windy.
I took a circuitous route through Wiregrass and Seven Oaks to SR54.
I found the Buddhist center and took a few photos. There were workers there painting so I didn't take as many photos as I would have liked. I was invited to look around inside but I felt dirty and sweaty from my ride.
I went around the longer way and found that the pavement ended and the road was not in good shape.
Once I was back on paved roads, I rode to Meadow Pointe and home.
21.44 miles
15.5 mph

Wednesday
Start: Partly sunny, 70°F, Feels like 70°F, Humidity 45%, Wind 9 (13) mph from NNW
End: Cloudy, 69°F, Feels like 70°F, Humidity 47%, Wind 6 (13) mph from NNW
With the wind coming from the NW, I wasn't quite sure where to go. Riding west means crossing I75 and there are not many roads with bike lanes once I get there.
I went north to SR54 then west to Old Pasco Road. There is no bike lane but the should is OK for most of the route to Overpass Rd.
I crossed back over I75 and then south on Boyette. I detoured through the Wesley Chapel Rec Center. I haven't been in years and there is an actual building there now instead of just restrooms.
I was on Boyette near SR54 and a truck with trailer passed me. He had to stop and blocked my path so I had to wait for his to move so I could continue. Jerk.
There wasn't much to see so I only stopped when I had to go lights.
22.54 miles
15.5 mph

Thursday
Start: Cloudy, 59°F, Feels like 58°F, Humidity 94%, Wind 7 (10) mph from N
End: Cloudy, 60°F, Feels like 60°F, Humidity 93%, Wind 8 (10) mph from NNW
I was still cold from my wet walking this morning. It wasn't that cold but I dressed warm. I put on dry socks and my hiking boots. I wore my thin gloves.
I told Ryan I wasn't planning on a long ride. I for one large loop then started feeling warm so I did another. I even did a little extra to make sure I got to 112 exercise minutes for the day (even though I made that Apple Watch goal and no longer need to try.)
21.91 miles
15.6 mph

Friday
Start: Mostly cloudy, 59°F, Feels like 53°F, Humidity 55%, Wind 13 (17) mph from W
End: Mostly sunny, 59°F, Feels like 57°F, Humidity 55%, Wind 13 (17) mph from W
Very windy and chilly.
Placed a bagel order at Panera to pick up on my way home.
I rode up WRB to SR54. I didn't want to cross twice so found a way through several parking lots to cross BBD.

I rode through Seven Oaks then across to the hospital to the mall.
I took my new Abus folding lock but could get it to work with what I was trying to lock my bike to. I still had my u-lock and used that.
The ride home was fine. I was getting too cold to keep riding to get to my 112 exercise minutes. I am at 102.
17.34 miles
14.2 mph

Saturday
Start: Mostly sunny, 56°F, Feels like 60°F, Humidity 69%, Wind 7 (14) mph from NW
End: Partly sunny, 59°F, Feels like 61°F, Humidity 63%, Wind 8 (15) mph from W
Cold and I wanted to stay inside. But I don't want to ruin my streak. I am at 1399 days.
It didn't seem too windy until I was riding into the wind. My Florida blood is just too thin for anything under 60°
I had planned on one loop so brought no water. Of course, I decided to do two laps.
There wasn't too much traffic.
Riding in the sun felt good.
I was trying to get to 84 minutes and I was almost home. So I went to the next street and rode slower. Without the wind, I could hear my chain. It needs some love and lube.
22.10 miles
15.5 mph
1400 days

Sunday
Partly sunny, 67°F, Feels like 68°F, Humidity 52%, Wind 6 (10) mph from W
One loop. No stops.
Chain was noisy so I stopped and gave it some lube. Also added more stickers.
11.28 miles
15.4 mph

This week

This month 531 miles

This year 3,870 miles

Streak 1,401 days