2025 cycling week 1

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Dec 30- Jan 5

I had the first three days off and I had some good rides/errand runs. All three took me up to SR54.

I feel like if I am not riding before work, I should have a reason to ride and a destination in mind. like there is something wrong for riding just to ride. Or maybe I am just bored with the usual routes but can’t go anywhere else because the bike is too big and heavy to haul somewhere and I am constrained by the battery.

December mileage 409

I went back to work on Thursday just as the cold weather came in. Thankfully my job is flexible enough that I can take a longer lunch and ride in warmer weather.

On Saturday, I rode to the hair salon for my quarterly hair cut, and did some errands.

I had no errands to do on Sunday so I just did a large loop around Meadow Pointe.

This week 100 miles

This year 61 miles

Streak 1,772 days

2024 cycling week 52

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I took the week off from work but I am not spending my time cycling.

I did OK through Christmas Day then it got gloomy and I didn’t really just want to ride. I only went out for short errands, avoiding the stores when they would be busy with after Christmas shoppers.

Sunday proved to be dismal. The weather kept changing the forecast and I kept missing the window of good weather. I finally went out during light rain but strong winds and got soaked. Not a good week for mileage.

This week 82 miles

This year 5,607 miles

Streak 1,765 days

2024 cycling week 51

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It was warmer this week until Friday.

I still managed to ride in the morning on Friday. I like getting it done early.

Saturday was cold! I didn’t go out until the afternoon and that was to meet my friends at Bubba’s 33. It was very cold ride.

Sunday morning was even colder but it warmed up nicely.

It was nice to get over 100 miles for the week.

This week 104 miles

This year 5,525 miles

Streak 1,758 days

2024 cycling week 50

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It was warmer through Wednesday so I rode before work.

It got very cold Thursday morning and I rode after lunch on Thursday and Friday. I am very appreciative that I can easily adjust my schedule.

With the cool mornings, there is no rush to get my riding done before lunch.

I did errands on Saturday on Sunday.

This week 94 miles

This year 5,420 miles

Streak 1,751 days

2024 cycling week 48

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The cold weather was back. I didn’t feel up to braving the cold so I started work early and took a longer lunch break. I just did the large loop of 11 miles. It was so nice to ride in the sunlight without any errand attached to it.

Wednesday was warmer but I stuck with the schedule since this was a short week.

In years past, I would use the extra long weekend to ride as much as I could. In 2020, I did four days of 35 miles each. I felt fine at the time but broke out with a cold sore, either from too much sun or stress on my body. I don’t have anything to prove so I ride more for enjoyment rather than accomplishment.

On Thanksgiving day, I rode up to Starbucks for pumpkin loaf. This was as close as I got to pumpkin pie.

I did errands on Friday before the rain started. Errands on Saturday after it finally warmed up.

On Sunday, I did more errands to Sprouts & Home Depot.

This might be the lowest mileage week this year. It would have bothered me before but I am OK with it. Cycling is about please and transportation. It isn’t about the mileage. Though the mileage is something to be proud of.

This week 73 miles

This year 5,249 miles

Streak 1,737 days

2024 cycling week 47

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The morning were a bit warmer until Friday.

I made my 5000 mile goal on Wednesday.

I didn’t ride Friday morning but started work early. I had to go into the office to exchange computers, then chiropractor and shopping before my eye doctor appointment. I barely had enough time to ride there.

On Saturday, I rode up to Starbucks for a non-official Coffeeneuring and Sunday I rode to the hardware store for a water can.

This week 108 miles

This year 5,176 miles

Streak 1,730 days

2024 cycling week 46

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The mornings are starting to be a little cooler.

On Wednesday, I passed 5000 miles for the year.

On Friday, I rode to the eye doctor. It was windy and almost chilly.

On Saturday, I rode to Target for groceries. It was chilly in the morning. In the afternoon, I did my finally coffeeneuring ride for 2024. I also stopped at Home Depot for some fertilizer and a snake plant.

I did a large loop ride on Sunday.

This week 107 miles

This year 5,068 miles

Streak 1,723 days