2023 cycling week 42
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Monday
Cloudy, 62°F, Feels like 61°F, Humidity 68%, Wind 6 (18) mph from NW
Cool, windy
13.73 miles
14.4 mph
Tuesday
Clear, 52°F, Feels like 50°F, Humidity 78%, Wind 6 (15) mph from N
Cold!
Shorter ride mostly because my battery was too low.
11.62 miles
14.2 mph
Wednesday
Clear, 48°F, Feels like 48°F, Humidity 96%, Wind 4 (10) mph from N
Cold again.
Hands were warm but they got numb more often.
Tried to keep between 140-150 bpm and over 14 mph. I kept shifting between Tour and Auto modes.
13.52 miles
14.0 mph
Thursday
Clear, 58°F, Feels like 61°F, Humidity 89%, Wind 4 (10) mph from NE
13.51 miles
14.3 mph
Friday
Clear, 58°F, Feels like 61°F, Humidity 97%, Wind 4mph from NW
Cool but little wind.
Deer on SR56
13.75 miles
14.1 mph
Saturday
coffeeneuring #5
Start: Mostly sunny, 66°F, Feels like 73°F, Humidity 98%, Wind 4 (8) mph from SW
End: Sunny, 71°F, Feels like 79°F, Humidity 97%, Wind 7 (13) mph from W
Rode south on BBD. I only had to stop twice.
I rode easily in Tour and still have 50 miles of range.
I rode to Starbucks on 30th
It is busy with lots of drive through traffic. There is a covered patio with only one couple.
Vanilla Crème and buttered croissant.
Kind of noisy with the traffic.
Croissant was a nice change. Too bad it was no longer by the time I got my drink.
The ride back was fine. More traffic, more wind, more red lights. None of it was a problem. It is easy to start again from a stop with the pedal assist.
24.43 miles
14.7 mph
Sunday
Coffeeneuring #6
Start: Mostly sunny, 82°F, Feels like 87°F, Humidity 35%, Wind 4 (9) mph from N
End: Sunny, 84°F, Feels like 89°F, Humidity 32%, Wind 5 (10) mph from NW
Late start because Andy & I went out for pizza.
Rode up to SR56 then east to Morris Bridge.
There is no bike lane, no shoulder for about 3 miles. I spend up to Auto to get through this stretch a bit faster.
The bike lane started but it was in sad shape. It was covered over in parts by lawn and dirt.
It got better south of Cross Creek.
I rode through Flatwoods. There is new signage. They eliminated the second set of markers that counted the miles to BBD.
I stopped at a water station and filled up my bottle.
BBD to Starbucks at Hunters Green.
Vanilla Crème and chocolate croissant.
The croissant was good but the drink was only so-so. The milk was too hot and they forgot the topping that I paid extra for.
The ride home was fine except for hitting the red lights.
26.63 miles
15.1 mph
This week 117 miles
This year 2,635 miles
Streak 1,331 days
2023 cycling week 41
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Monday
Start: Mostly cloudy, 61°F, Feels like 60°F, Humidity 90%, Wind 6(13)mph from NNE
End: Mostly cloudy, 61°F, Feels like 60°F, Humidity 90%, Wind 6(13)mph from NNE
Cool. Windy.
Short loop and extra bit.
Tachycardia at mile 11.
13.9 miles
13.8 mph
Tuesday
Cloudy, 64°F, Feels like 63°F, Humidity 83%, Wind 6 (11) mph from NE
Cool. Windy.
I stayed in Tour mode because my battery was very low.
One loop +
13.92 miles
14.3 mph
Wednesday
Cloudy, 70°F, Feels like 75°F, Humidity 92%, Wind 5 (11) mph from NE
One loop +
13.69 miles
14.1 mph
Thursday
Rain, 81°F, Feels like 89°F, Humidity 94%, Wind 14 (22) mph from S
Very windy and light rain.
13.70 miles
14.6 mph
Friday
Mostly cloudy, 78°F, Feels like 86°F, Humidity 98%, Wind 3 (8) mph from SSW
Wet roads and a few sprinkles. But the wind was nearly gone.
13.92 miles
14.1 mph
crank brothers pedals
Saturday
Coffeeneuring #3
I changed the pedals to something more grippy. They feel better.
I pumped up my rear tire. What a pain in the ass to get to it. There is very little clearance.
Start: Partly sunny, 72°F, Feels like 79°F, Humidity 93%, Wind 6 (13) mph from WSW
End: Partly sunny, 77°F, Feels like 83°F, Humidity 81%, Wind 9 (18) mph from NW
Rode up WRB to SR-54. I had meant to keep to Tour mode but it was windy.
I rode SR-54 to Starbucks.
The wind wasn't bad in Auto mode.
I got a tall vanilla crème with toffee nut syrup and coconut milk. They were out of marshmallow bars so I got pumpkin loaf. Pumpkin loaf has always been my favorite but trying to cut back on calories. I know it should matter when riding 20+ miles.
This Starbucks was built in conjunction with Chase bank. During banking hours, the two were open to each other. When the bank was closed, there was a metal grate closing it off to Starbucks.
Chase moved and TD bank moved in. Now the two are separated with a solid wall and there is no indoor seating for Starbucks. I wonder how long Starbucks will remain here.
The pumpkin loaf was SO good.
I went back SR54. I had to cross two lines at Collier. I went to stop after the first light and missed the curb fell. One driver stopped and I said I was OK. Another driver who was stopped at the light asked if I was OK. Just embarrassed.
After that, the ride was uneventful.
The climb up the overpass was so much easier with the e-bike. I didn't need to increase the motor but I could feel myself working harder. The ride down is always fun. I hadn't had this bike over 19 mph so I was interested was would happen when it went over 20 mph. I just coasted until I got to a flat area and pedaled. No motor because I was over 20 mph. I let myself coast instead of working too hard. Max speed was 23.3 mph
23.84 miles
15.8 mph
coleus at the entrance to meadow pointe
Sunday
Coffeneuring #4
Start: Partly sunny, 77°F, Feels like 79°F, Humidity 54%, Wind 14 (23) mph from WNW
End: Mostly sunny, 78°F, Feels like 79°F, Humidity 51%, Wind 15 (22) mph from WNW
Very windy.
I set it to auto mode and didn't care.
Rode CLR to Cypress Creek Rd.
I stopped on the overpass to take photos of the sculptures along I75. Are they supposed to represent palms? The largest one has bougainvillea planted in it.
I felt shaky up there. The barricade is not very tall.
I turned north at Cypress Creek. The road is narrow without a paved shoulder. Then I went east at SR-54. SR-54 turns into SR56. I went around the back to enter the outlet mall parking to Starbucks.
Vanilla Crème Steamer; 1 pump vanilla, 2 pumps peppermint. None of the topping seemed to go with peppermint. Chocolate sprinkles nor curls were available in the app. Marshmallow bar but I don't know of I want to east.
The ride back was OK. It is always a bit harry riding on SR56 crossing I75. It is a divergent diamond which means crossing back and forth and waiting for long lights.
Once I got past BBD, I rode on the MUP to Hueland Pond then back on the road to Mansfield to CLR to home.
17.33 miles
15.3 mph
This week 110 miles
This year 2,518 miles
Streak 1,324 days
2023 cycling week 40
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Monday
Mostly cloudy, 71°F, Feels like 74°F, Humidity 98%, Wind 8(18)mph from NNE
Windy.
One loop.
11.40 miles
14.2 mph
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, 70°F, Feels like 72°F, Humidity 97%, Wind 7-13mph from NE
Windy
11.42 miles
15.2 mph
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, 72°F, Feels like 75°F, Humidity 96%, Wind 8(15)mph from NNE
Windy.
Deer on KBar Ranch
11.40 miles
15.0 mph
Thursday
Clear, 69°F, Feels like 71°F, Humidity 97%, Wind 5(14)mph from NE
Windy.
Deer on KBar Ranch
Rode slower on purpose.
11.42 miles
14.4 mph
Friday
Mostly clear, 70°F, Feels like 74°F, Humidity 98%, Wind 4(9)mph from NE
Less windy
Did not push
11.43 miles
14.1 mph
Saturday
coffeeneuring #1
Start: Cloudy, 75°F, Feels like 85°F, Humidity 94%, Wind 3 (7) mph from NE
End: Mostly cloudy, 85°F, Feels like 92°F, Humidity 51%, Wind 3 (8) mph from W
Decided to get the longest done first.
Rode up to SR54 to Eiland.
I used the Auto mode and the trip went by quickly.
I was a little concerned that I would run out of battery on the way back. But I don't intend on riding in that faster mode.
Starbucks
Order a vanilla crème with dark caramel sauce and a marshmallow bar.
Just checked the weather and it says wind from the west. Another headwind? Dammit.
I am hoping I can keep the same trip by not turning off the bike.
The ride back was windy too.
Google maps suggested a bypass to avoid the narrow part of US301. It doesn't have a bike lane not a shoulder.
The road was fine until I had to turn. The road was unpaved. But my e-bike handled it well. Then I couldn't find the next road. Turns out it is closed because they are building it! I went under the construction tape and was riding along until I ran into more tape and a 12" step to the paved portion. I managed to get my heavy bike on the concrete curb and rode on.
I made it home with 4 miles left on my battery.
36.77 miles
15.9 mph
Sunday
coffeeneuring #2
Start: Cloudy, 72°F, Feels like 74°F, Humidity 53%, Wind 6(11)mph from N
End: Mostly cloudy, 73°F, Feels like 76°F, Humidity 50%, Wind 8(12)mph from N
Rode up WRB to Chancey.
Chancey to BBD to SR54.
I stopped at Publix for bagels and more Nutella Biscuits.
SR54 to Starbucks.
Marshmallow bar and Pumpkin Spice Crème Steamer.
Went east to MPB, south to Beardsley.
18.65 miles
14.5 mph
This week 112 miles
This year 2,407 miles
Streak 1,317 days
cycling week 46
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Lack of motivation + crappy weather = low mileage
Monday
Start: Mostly Cloudy, 60°F, Feels like 60°F, Humidity 79%, Wind 3mph from NNE
End: Mostly Cloudy, 60°F, Feels like 60°F, Humidity 81%, Wind 3mph from NNE - by Klimat.app
Short loop.
6.03 miles
Tuesday
Start: Partly Cloudy, 65°F, Feels like 65°F, Humidity 95%, Wind 3mph from ESE
End: Mostly Cloudy, 64°F, Feels like 65°F, Humidity 96%, Wind 3mph from SE - by Klimat.app
Short loop.
6.03 miles
Wednesday
Start: Overcast, 73°F, Feels like 74°F, Humidity 88%, Wind 3(6)mph from SSW
End: Overcast, 73°F, Feels like 74°F, Humidity 89%, Wind 3(6)mph from SSW - by Klimat.app
Short loop.
6.03 miles
Thursday
Start: Partly Cloudy, 53°F, Feels like 53°F, Humidity 77%, Wind 4(11)mph from N
End: Partly Cloudy, 52°F, Feels like 52°F, Humidity 77%, Wind 4(11)mph from N - by Klimat.app
Cold & windy. I actually wasn't too cold. Still, I only did a short loop.
6.03 miles
Friday
2pm ride with Andy
Start: Clear, 66°F, Feels like 66°F, Humidity 39%, Wind 4mph from N
End: Clear, 66°F, Feels like 66°F, Humidity 39%, Wind 4mph from N - by Klimat.app
I had to pump up his tires because he hasn't ridden in over two years. For some reason, the hand pump wouldn't work so I used the car inflator.
Andy prefers the sidewalk when we get to busy roads. We rode CLR to Mansfield to Kinnan. I stopped and asked him if he wanted to turn around or continue. He opted for turning around.
2.51 miles
Saturday
Coffeeneuring #7
Start: Mostly Cloudy, 72°F, Feels like 72°F, Humidity 61%, Wind 5(7)mph from NE
End: Mostly Cloudy, 72°F, Feels like 72°F, Humidity 63%, Wind 4(8)mph from ENE - by Klimat.app
Overcast. Windy.
Rode Mansfield to SR56
I rode on the sidewalk west of BBD. No one was on it
Waiting for the light to cross the ramp takes forever. I was lucky when a gap long enough formed for me to go ahead.
No easy way to bike into the outlet mall.
I locked my bike up to the railing around the Starbucks patio.
Chestnut Praline Crème Steamer and marshmallow bar.
Getting out of the outlet mall was a little easier. The ride over I75 was a struggle but ai made it without an incident.
I cut through Northwood Palms just to change up the route. I was also hoping that the wind would be weaker along the narrower road.
13.15 miles
Sunday
Start: Light Rain, 52°F, Feels like 52°F, Humidity 96%, Wind 5(12)mph from NE
End: Light Rain, 52°F, Feels like 52°F, Humidity 97%, Wind 5(12)mph from NE - by Klimat.app
Short one to keep the streak. 995 days
1.22 miles
This week 42 miles
This year 3,532 miles
