2025 cycling week 42

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October 13-19

We got a taste of fall weather with cooler mornings. I dressed a bit too warm on Monday.

On Tuesday and Thursday, I tried intervals instead of riding in Zone 3 the entire time.

I didn’t have toilet paper go grocery shopping on Saturday so I did my Coffeeneuring ride that day. I did stop at Sprouts while waiting for my drink from Starbucks.

I had planned on an easy ride on Sunday. It was easy but long at 23 miles. The weather was just too nice not to keep pedaling.

This week 128 miles (Strava 123)

This year 4,730 miles (Strava 4,554)

Streak 2,059 days



2025 cycling week 41

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October 6-12

The mornings remained warm but much windier this week. My e-bike battery has degraded to where each minute in Auto mode equals 1% of battery used. Last year, this only happened in Cargo mode.

I did errands on Saturday.

Coffeeneuring has begun and I did my first ride on Sunday.

I rode up to the Starbucks north of me. The weather was beautiful and traffic was not too heavy.

This week 125 miles (Strava 120)

This year 4,601 miles (Strava 4,430)

Streak 2,052 days


2025 cycling week 40

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September 29-October 5

Warmer mornings and the lingering virus. By Friday, I was back to feeling much better.

I did errands on Saturday.

No morning swimming on Sundays so I no longer have to ride in the dark. I rode to the post office after breakfast.

Coffeeneuring starts next weekend.

This week 120 miles (Strava 114)

This year 4,476 miles (Strava 4,311)

Streak 2,045 days


2025 cycling week 38

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September 15-21

The mornings were a little warmer this week. I guess last week was just a tease of the cooler weather to come.

I rode to the dentist after work on Tuesday and stopped to get more juice for Andy since it was BOGO.

I started feeling like shit on Friday. I noticed that my heart rate seemed a bit higher with my ride that morning and thought I might be overtraining? But then the body aches were replaced with a runny nose and cough. Dammit, I haven’t been sick in over five years!

I still rode to the shops on Saturday but used the Cargo mode to give myself a break.

On Sunday, after a very restless night of sleep, I did 11 easy miles in Cargo mode.

Later, I rode to Target to pick up cough drops and Kleenex.

This week 127 miles (Strava 122)

This year 4,247 miles (Strava 4,093)

Streak 2,031 days

2025 cycling week 37

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September 8-14

the skies looked threatening but the rain stayed away

The mornings are feeling a bit cooler in the low 70s. It was really nice not to sweat like a pig though I did sweat.

only two which might be a record for me

I had an extra ride on Friday meeting friends at Pinchers.

I did my grocery errands on Saturday morning with an extra ride to Sprouts in the afternoon.

I finished the week with a early ride on Sunday.

This week 131 miles (Strava 115)

This year 4,119 miles (Strava 3,970)

Streak 2,024 days

2025 cycling week 36

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heather for sale at publix

September 1-7

The week started out with Labor Day. I rode to Sprouts and the bike shop. I wasn’t surprised the bike was closed but I had to check. (Please don’t ask me to CALL the store!)

On Tuesday, I had an appointment at the eye doctor. My eye doctor is on his way to retirement so he only works at this office 2 Tuesday mornings a month! I knew it would not be easy to use the computer after my injection, I took the rest of the day off. After the appointment, I stopped at Nutrition Smart then went home for lunch. Then I went out again to go to the bike shop. I had a $50 credit but still managed to spend $34. I got a chain for Ryan’s bike though his bike needs 1 1/2 chains and they don’t carry the cheap ones.

Wednesday through Friday was the normal early morning rides before work.

On Saturday, I rode to Publix & Target.

Sunday’s ride was early morning before breakfast.

This week. 115 miles (97 Strava)

These are usually closer together.

This year 3,987 miles (3,856 Strava)

Streak 2,017 days

2025 cycling week 35

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August 25-31

I got another flat on Monday which I ignored until Tuesday. I tried to do at least one loop, but I couldn’t even make it 3 miles without needed more air.

I managed to change the tire by myself after work. Tyre Monkey really helps.

The rest of the week went well. On Friday, I felt some cooler air.

I did my grocery shopping on Saturday. The sun is coming up later so I don’t need to go right away.

I did two loops on Sunday before sunrise.

This week 99 miles (96 Strava)

This year 3,871 miles (3,742 Strava)

Streak 2,010 days