October 25, 2026

2026 cycling week 43

October 25, 2026/ Sharon Linne Faulk

October 19-25

Early morning rides with some wind during the week. On Tuesday I only did two loops (12.5 miles) because I rode to the dentist in the afternoon.

It got even windier on Saturday and Sunday. I did my groceries on Saturday.

These two bikes take up all the space and didn’t even lock up their bikes. i had to use my bike lock cable wrapped around the bike to keep it from falling.

I did Coffeeneuring Ride 3 on Sunday. It was VERY WINDY. I got to Starbucks with 42% battery.

i brought my own clif bar so i wouldn’t have to wait for the food. but there was no whip or topping to melt.

I ordered a vanilla crème with extra whip and pecan crunch topping. No whip, no topping, no tip.

The ride back was nicer with the tailwind. I got home with 17% battery. I rode mostly in Auto until I had to face the wind again. I felt a few drops of rain. It didn't bother me but it did cool off my phone enough that the screen stopped dimming.

24.3 miles

This week 139 miles (Strava 133)

This year 5,059 miles (Strava 4,838)

Streak 2,430 days

October 19, 2026

2026 cycling week 42

October 19, 2026/ Sharon Linne Faulk

new crosswalk island. the traffic engineers think they are helping but they just make things more awkward for pedestrians and cyclists. not the drivers turning right, do not have to stop except for cars.

October 12-18

Weekday rides were typical, 18 miles each day. The only thing that varied was which mode I rode in. I stick with Auto unless I don’t sleep well and need some “active recovery.” And there were three sandhill cranes standing by a pond every morning except Thursday. There were two more cranes standing east of there on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

It was nice to have 90 miles before the weekend officially began.

I did my groceries on Saturday.

I changed the rear tire on Andy’s bike.

I noticed a new rattle. My chain guard was making noise and I figured I lost a screw. But when I looked more closely, I saw that the screw was loose but being held in by the pannier. I took the pannier off and tightened the screw. I noticed how dirty everything was and cleaned it up. I rarely take off that pannier and it is the side with the drivetrain, so everything gets even more cruddier.

I lubed the chain and noticed that the wear is almost at 75%. I guess it is time to replace it.

On Sunday, Andy and I rode to Wiregrass for pizza. It was busy with a Halloween event. Andy rode home but I rode to McDonald’s for fries. McDonald’s has discontinued its curbside pickup so I have to lock up my bike and walk it.

The 8 miles wasn’t enough for me and also the Coffeeneuring challenge continues. It was really windy so I kept it short and rode up to SR54 and WRB to Starbucks. It was OK but the food always takes longer for some reason. I may bring my own snack next week.

This week 137 miles (Strava 128)

This year 4,920 miles (Strava 4,705)

Streak 2,423 day

October 11, 2026

2026 cycling week 41

October 11, 2026/ Sharon Linne Faulk

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