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

2025 cycling week 34

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August 18-25

The week started out a bit wonky. I wasn’t feeling well on Monday and only did one loop. The rest of the mornings were fine.

On Wednesday, I rode to Target to pick up some soy milk and yogurt. I started using Greek yogurt and find that it is tolerable especially since it has more than double the protein as regular yogurt.

I did my usual grocery runs on Saturday. Rain was threatening and I did get caught in one downpour.

I did another zone 2 ride on Sunday morning before the rain started again.

This week 113 miles (108 Strava)

This year 3,771 miles (3,647 Strava)

Streak 2,003 days

2025 cycling week 33

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August 11-17

Mornings are getting warmer. Very muggy.

I have been eating a banana before I ride because women shouldn’t exercise in a fasted state. Because I start work at 7, I have to get up early and ride. I really don’t have time to eat then wait for some time before I ride.

On Saturday, I rode 24 miles going to 4 different stores.

This week 122 miles (117 Strava)

This year 3,658 miles (3,539 Strava)

Streak 1,996 days

2025 cycling week 31

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i didn’t notice the weird square in the sky until i looked at the photo later.

July 28-August 3

The mornings are very muggy. That and I learned that the medications I am on can make me sweat more. I am dripping when I am done.

On Thursday after work I rode to Publix to get for Ryan. They had none so I ordered from Kroger. I really should just do this every week because it is cheaper even when I pay for delivery.

I did my grocery runs on Saturday. I went to Publix twice because juice was on sale.

I was thinking I needed a recovery day on Sunday. But I can’t not ride so I rode my two loops very slow. So slow that I didn’t even close my move ring!

This week. 123 miles (122 Strava)

This year 3,420 (3,311 Strava)

Streak 1,982 days


2025 cycling week 30

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July 21-27

I rode every morning even though I had two appointments to ride to. But I was concerned about rain.

Tuesday: I rode to the eye doctor and Nutrition Smart.

Thursday: I went to the doctor & Publix.

Saturday: I rode to Sprouts first since Andy & I will go to Publix on Sunday. After I took my groceries home, I went to Target.

This week 131 miles (128 Strava)

This year 3,292 miles (3189 Strava)

Streak 1975 days

2025 cycling week 29

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July 14-20

It was a good week for riding. I rode in the mornings except for Thursday when I rode to the medical clinic for blood work. The I rode to Panera for breakfast, then to Publix for milk for Ryan.

the sandwich was good but their iced tea is always a little off.

I did 22 miles of errands on Saturday and a nice ride before sunrise on Sunday.

This week 111 miles (113)

The his year 3,060 miles (3,160)

Streak 1,968 day

2025 cycling week 28

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July 7-13

It was a good week. No flats! No accidents!

I rode in the mornings Monday - Friday.

On Saturday, I rode to Publix.

Later, I rode to get a haircut and then to Sprouts.

It started to rain on the way home but it wasn’t bad and actually felt good.

I rode early on Sunday and was treated to some colorful clouds on my way home.

This week (114 miles Strava) 118 miles

This year 2,949

Streak 1,961

2025 cycling week 27

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not sure what mayo is in the cow pasteur

June 30-July 6

Monday started out rough with yet another flat. I pumped up the tire and managed to make one loop before I gave up. I had to stop and pump it up twice just to get 9 miles.

osprey in his next about the signal pole

After work, I pumped up the tire and rode to Oliver’s. I had to stop twice. I think the pump just too hot to add anymore air.

Danny worked on the tire and found a couple of wire pieces in the bottom of the tire. I wonder if me sometimes riding in the accumulation of sand and debris at the intersections is the cause?

I finished June with 487 miles

The rest of the week was fine especially since there was only 4 days of work.

dark clouds most of the holiday weekend but very little rain at our house

On Friday, July 4th, I rode to Sprouts taking the long way to add some extra miles.

On Saturday, I did the usually rides to Publix & Target. Again, I took the long way to Target for extra miles.

Sunday was a leisurely ride in Zones 1 and 2.

This week 111 miles (Strava) 115 miles (Flow)

This year 2,835 miles

Streak 1,954 days