2024 cycling week 35

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mums on sale at publix

The weekday mornings were typical, dark and muggy.

On Friday after work, I rode to PNC to pick up my debit card I accidentally left in the ATM. (I use the ATM rarely and forgot that they hold the card even though it looks like you are done.) Since I was out, I did grocery shopping at Target and got dinner from WingStop.

On Saturday, I did more errands; Publix and Michael’s.

This week 124 miles

This year 3,896 miles (396 miles ahead)

Streak 1,646 days

2024 cycling week 32

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Hurricane Debby came through on Sunday and Monday. I had to delay my Monday ride until after work and it was so windy that I only did 7 miles.

The rest of the weekdays were fine but very muggy.

I am not sure I could have been any wetter if I had ridden in the rain.

I did errands on the weekend. Twice to Publix because Juicy Juice was on sale.

My weekly mileage was a little low but since I have this surplus, I didn’t sweat it (too much.)

This week 88 miles

This year 3,560 miles (+360 miles)

Streak 1,625 days

2024 cycling week 31

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It was a good week of riding though very muggy.

I did some errands on Saturday. I am trying to ride slower when I am doing errands. I need to learn to enjoy the ride and save the smaller gears. It would be nice to not get so sweaty but this is Florida, in the summer.

I planned on more errands on Sunday but Tropical Storm Debby came in. Rain was forecasted beginning about 9am.

I rode at 5:30 and did a single big loop.

This week 105 miles

This year 3,472 miles (370 miles ahead)

Streak 1,618 days

2024 cycling week 30

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Some days seem easier than others.

I get up every morning and do my two loops in the dark.

I only did one loop on Thursday because I rode to the doctor after work. My chain started to slip.

Friday was a slower ride because my top two gears are worn out.

I rode to Target on Saturday. I filled up the panniers. I still had a box of TP to carry. The bungee cord I have is too short. Then I remembered the cargo net I always carry. It gets tangled so I tend not to use it much. But it worked.

I also rode down to Oliver’s for new chain and gears.

After they did the maintenance I left to go to Home Depot. I discovered that they didn’t change the cassette. I went back and got that taken care of. I am not happy that the gears only last 2500 miles before they wear out. Perhaps this bike is not meant to be ridden everyday.

Or maybe I need to learn how to do the maintenance myself. Then again, they only charged $15 for labor and can do it so much quicker than me.

On Sunday, I just a slower ride around MP.

This week 114 miles

This year 3,367 miles (300 miles ahead of goal)

Streak 1,611 days

2024 cycling week 28

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Back to our regular schedule morning rides before work.

On Saturday, I went out for a second ride for groceries and got my first real flat on my bike.

I was at the school and was going to walk home. A nice man drove me home.

I tried to take the tire off but I couldn’t figure it out. I called AAA for a tow. Yes, they tow bikes. I got to Oliver’s and they fixed it quick enough. But they charge $40 for labor so I need to get some spares for the next time.

This week 103 miles

This year 3,153 miles

Streak 1,597 days

2024 cycling week 27

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A few years ago, I would have taken advantage of the holiday weekend and ridden a lot more than 90 miles. But I am no longer that ambitious or motivated or whatever.

I had Thursday and Friday off but I only rode errands on my bike. It was hot enough just doing those short rides. I look forward to winter.

This week 90 miles

This year 3,050 miles

Streak 1,590 days

2024 cycling week 26

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More of the same; muggy mornings and errands on the weekend.

One ride to Target and back is not long enough to close my exercise circle. I went out a second time on Saturday to reach that goal.

Sunday was haircuts so I missed my morning ride. I went out in the afternoon to Panera to get bagels.

It was so dang hot.

This week 104 miles

This month 453 miles

This year 2,960 miles

Streak 1,582 days