2024 cycling week 48

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The cold weather was back. I didn’t feel up to braving the cold so I started work early and took a longer lunch break. I just did the large loop of 11 miles. It was so nice to ride in the sunlight without any errand attached to it.

Wednesday was warmer but I stuck with the schedule since this was a short week.

In years past, I would use the extra long weekend to ride as much as I could. In 2020, I did four days of 35 miles each. I felt fine at the time but broke out with a cold sore, either from too much sun or stress on my body. I don’t have anything to prove so I ride more for enjoyment rather than accomplishment.

On Thanksgiving day, I rode up to Starbucks for pumpkin loaf. This was as close as I got to pumpkin pie.

I did errands on Friday before the rain started. Errands on Saturday after it finally warmed up.

On Sunday, I did more errands to Sprouts & Home Depot.

This might be the lowest mileage week this year. It would have bothered me before but I am OK with it. Cycling is about please and transportation. It isn’t about the mileage. Though the mileage is something to be proud of.

This week 73 miles

This year 5,249 miles

Streak 1,737 days

2024 cycling week 47

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The morning were a bit warmer until Friday.

I made my 5000 mile goal on Wednesday.

I didn’t ride Friday morning but started work early. I had to go into the office to exchange computers, then chiropractor and shopping before my eye doctor appointment. I barely had enough time to ride there.

On Saturday, I rode up to Starbucks for a non-official Coffeeneuring and Sunday I rode to the hardware store for a water can.

This week 108 miles

This year 5,176 miles

Streak 1,730 days

2024 cycling week 46

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The mornings are starting to be a little cooler.

On Wednesday, I passed 5000 miles for the year.

On Friday, I rode to the eye doctor. It was windy and almost chilly.

On Saturday, I rode to Target for groceries. It was chilly in the morning. In the afternoon, I did my finally coffeeneuring ride for 2024. I also stopped at Home Depot for some fertilizer and a snake plant.

I did a large loop ride on Sunday.

This week 107 miles

This year 5,068 miles

Streak 1,723 days




2024 cycling week 44

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The mornings were not as cool.

I think I forgot to charge my battery on Wednesday so I only did a short ride on Thursday.

The battery has degraded enough that getting two days of morning rides is not possible.

On Saturday, I did grocery shopping at Publix and Target.

I have to do more yard work so I made my Sunday Coffeeneuring ride a short one. I did a loop around Meadow Pointe then went to Starbucks near home. Since the other Starbucks have opened, this one is not too busy and the service was good.

This week 103 miles

This year 4,852 miles

Streak 1,709 days

If I continue my pace of about 100 miles per week, I should reach my goal of 5,000 miles in the next two weeks.

2024 cycling week 43

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My chain started slipping over the weekend. It seemed like I just got it replaced so I checked my mileage. It was about 1,500 miles ago. This is frustrating. The first chain that came with the bike lasted 3,500 miles. The second one lasted 2,500 miles. I seeing a pattern and I don’t like it.

Since I didn’t want to ride to Oliver’s after work, I rode slower in the mornings. Anytime I pushed, the chain would slip. It didn’t add much time to my ride, about 5 minutes, but it felt so slow! And my heart rate was down as well. I even tried a larger ring that I do not use and the chain slipped. I am wondering if this was the first time Danny installed the chain and didn’t get it tight enough?

On Friday, I shifted work earlier and rode my bike to Oliver’s in the afternoon. Randy tried an adjustment but it didn’t help much. James then took the Fetch out for spin and the chain broke. He said that it might have been that faulty link. And he also said I need to lubricate it more often. (I have been very neglectful this summer) It felt so good on the way to Target then home.

I only did a ride to Publix on Saturday morning.

On Sunday, I did my fourth Coffeeneuring ride in the afternoon. I rode up Starbucks on Curley. It was 24 miles of beautiful sky.

This week 113 miles

This year 4,749 miles

Streak 1,702 days

2024 cycling week 42

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The weather calmed down this week except for a couple of very cold mornings. Wednesday was below 50°

And Thursday was just about 50°. But I managed to ride both days in the morning. I dressed warm enough with my bike tights and a pair of leggings over them.

It got windy again on Friday and Saturday.

I did my Coffeeneuring ride on Saturday because my sister was visiting on Sunday.

This week 104 miles

This year 4,636 miles

Streak 1,695 days

2024 cycling week 41

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Hurricane Milton came through on Wednesday and Thursday. It rained all day on Wednesday, we got almost 11 inches! My ride was short and wet even with my Cleverhood. Thursday was drier but windier. I rode in the afternoon before I started cleaning up all the debris in my yard.

Cooler weather came on Friday morning. I was glad that I got one of my new long sleeve merino wool shirts from REI.

I did errands on Saturday. I went to 3 stores looking for chocolate milk.

On Sunday, I went to Sprouts and Starbucks for Coffeeneuring 2.

This week 89 miles

This year 4,533 miles

Streak 1,688 days

2024 cycling week 40

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The wind was back this week. I end up riding faster when it is windy. It sounds counterintuitive but I push harder so my heart rate goes up so I click up to Cargo mode and then go faster and my heart rate goes back down. Rinse and repeat.

Publix and Target on Saturday morning.

The older couple who walked along Beardsley told me that my rear light was out. I saw that one of the wires had come out. I tried to fix it but made it worse. I rode to Oliver’s after lunch on Saturday. They fixed it for $20.

Coffeeneuring began this week. I rode by 3 Starbucks on Saturday but didn’t stop. I usually get a Steamer and it was too hot. I went Sunday morning. It was overcast and raining on and off. The steamer was good for that weather.

This week 121 miles

This year 4,443 miles

Streak 1,681 days