The first part of the week was still too humid. It finally cooled down (some) on Friday.
On Saturday, I did errands going to Publix, Target and Winn Dixie.
On Sunday, I rode to Sprouts for a few groceries.
This week 105 miles
This year 3,666 miles
Streak 1,632 days
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
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
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
Summer is hot and I am getting too old to sweat. Or maybe I am just not in the mood.
I rode my bike to the Blood Draw on Thursday. The rest of the week was just the usual.
This week 99 miles
This year 3,252 miles
Streak 1,604 days
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
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
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
Warm mornings are the norm. I don’t really like it but it is better than the cold of winter.
I did more errands on the weekend, making multiple trips because my bike cannot hold as much as my boys drink.
This week 123 miles
This year 2,856 miles
Streak 1,576 days
Rain moved in this week. On Wednesday, it was supposed to be drizzle ending soon after I started. But I got soaked. I didn’t wear my poncho figuring I would get just as sweaty.
They promised lots of rain but we got under an inch.
Saturday I rode to Publix.
Sunday I rode to Sprouts.
This week 101 miles
This year 2,733 miles (333 ahead of goal)
Streak 1,569 days
