2026 cycling week 41
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October 5-11
Monday and Tuesday were fine and I did my usual ride. We got over 5” of rain on Wednesday and I struggled to find a time when the rain stopped or at least wasn’t heavy. It was 4:30 when I decided just to get wet because I wasn’t about to let my 6.5-year streak break.
I am very appreciative of the drainage system. Except for the ponds filled, there were only a few puddles.
On Saturday, I did grocery shopping in the morning and went for margaritas in the afternoon.
The Coffeeneuring challenge began and I did my first ride on Sunday. It looked there might be some rain but I didn’t think it would be too bad. It wasn’t, but I didn’t get wet. I went to Starbucks and the drink wasn’t that good.
This week 118 miles (Strava 111)
This year 4,785 miles (Strava 4,577)
Streak 2,416 days
2026 cycling week 40
/September 28- October 4
frozen butter on toasted bagel at panera
Early morning rides every day before work. On Wednesday, I only did 12 miles in the morning because I got my hair cut in the afternoon. I also stopped by Oliver’s and they installed a new brake pad on the rear. I was a bit surprised that they didn’t do both but then I saw it was $60 just for one!
morning glory growing wild on the fence surrounding a retention pond
I did groceries on Saturday.
I didn’t have to ride early on Sunday since we are no longer swimming. I should have ridden after breakfast because it was pretty warm and humid in the afternoon. Sunday was an easy ride and I found that there is another connection to Morris Bridge. The more connections, the better so we have more route options.
This week 137 miles (Strava 132)
This year 4,667 miles (Strava 4,466)
Streak 2,409 days
2026 cycling week 39
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September 21-27
Morning rides before work except for Wednesday. I didn’t sleep well so I decided it was a good day for blood work.
I did almost 29 miles on Saturday for groceries. A woman at Aldi said she sees me “everywhere!” I am the only one with my e-cargo bike so I am recognizable.
I did another early morning run on Sunday. The weather is finally becoming reasonable so I might be able to ride in the afternoons.
This week 128 miles (Strava 123)
This year 4,529 miles (Strava 4,334)
Streak 2,402 days
2026 cycling week 38
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September 14-20
I slept better this week so I didn’t need to take any easy days or “active recovery” days. However, I did ride in Cargo mode when it got windy towards the end of the week.
I did a big run on Saturday for groceries rising almost 29 miles.
My HRV was low on Saturday night so I rode “active recovery” on Sunday. My idea of “active recovery” is riding in Cargo mode and not pushing it.
This week 137 miles (Strava 130)
This year 4,401 miles (Strava 4,211)
Streak 2,395 days
2026 cycling week 37
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September 7-13
Monday was Labor Day so I rode around Flatwoods twice then stopped at Sprouts on my way home. It was 31 miles
The rest of the week, I rode the K-Bar loop for 18 miles. The only difference is if I rode in Auto mode or in Cargo mode because I needed some “active recovery.”
I only needed to go to Publix and Aldi on Saturday so it was 16 miles.
I had good recovery for Sunday so I rode three loops in Auto mode for 18 miles.
This week 138 miles (Strava 132)
This year 4,263 miles (Strava 4,081)
Streak 2,388 days
2026 cycling week 36
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August 21-September 6
I rode in the mornings except for Wednesday. I had a doctor’s appointment so I rode there. It rained on the way home.
I did my grocery shopping on Saturday.
I am glad I only have a few more early morning Sunday rides left this year.
This week 124 miles (Strava 119)
This year 4,125 miles (Strava 3,949)
Streak 2,381 days
2026 cycling week 35
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August 24-30
Monday morning ride was 18 miles. The Apple Watch only gave me half the calories than the week before. Has my body become twice as efficient in just a few days? Ha!
I didn’t sleep well on Tuesday and Wednesday but still did 18 miles the following mornings. I just can’t seem to learn how to rest.
I did grocery runs on Saturday.
I did a recovery ride on Sunday morning.
This week miles 130 miles (Strava 124)
This year 3999 miles (Strava 3801)
Streak 2374 days
2026 cycling week 34
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August 17-23
An uneventful week and I was really glad for that.
I did my early morning rides through KBar Ranch instead of the longer loop. I alternated between 3 fast loops in Cargo mode and 2 slower loops in Auto mode.
I did my usual errands on Saturday and another early morning ride on Sunday.
This week 121 miles (Strava 115)
This year 3,869 miles (Strava 3,706)
Streak 2,367 days
2026 cycling week 33
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August 10-16
The tire issues continued
New tubes and patch kit were supposed to arrive on Monday. Neither arrived by 4:00 pm so I rode my Trek 820 around KBar Ranch. It felt like I hadn’t been riding for years! I am so spoiled by my e-bike. I knew it would be harder without the pedal assist, but I also felt a bit unstable. I wasn’t expecting that.
The patch kit arrived after dinner on Monday so I patched two on the tubes on Tuesday morning. I have I wasn’t sure about them holding up. But the tubes were delayed so I put one of the patched tube on and rode a short loop around KBar Ranch.
The tubes arrived after dinner on Tuesday but I was going to see how long the patches held. I rode in the mornings again and tried to make up some miles by doing 3 loops around KBar Ranch.
New tire arrived on Wednesday. But decided to see how long I could ride with the patched tube and worn tire.
I started out on my ride on Friday morning. I got one loop done and I could feel the tire was losing pressure. I went home.
After work, I decided to change the tire. I put in another patched tube into the new tire. As I went to mount the wheel on the bike, I could hear little bursts of air. The patch was not holding air. I put a new tube in the new tire then did another loop around KBar Ranch.
Friday was the three anniversary of my e-bike. 17,510 miles.
Saturday was groceries. I didn’t need to go to Publix so I rode out of the way for Target and Aldi to make up some mileage. All good with the tire.
I did an early morning ride on Sunday with no issues. It was too early for the sunrise.
This week 99 miles (Strava 94)
This year 3,748 miles (Strava 3592)
Streak 2,360 days