2024 cycling week 28

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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

2024 cycling week 27

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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

2024 cycling week 26

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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

2024 cycling week 24

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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


2024 cycling week 23

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The mornings are getting warmer and muggier. I have started taking water with me even the rides are just under an hour.

I did grocery shopping on Saturday and Sunday. I needed milk and juice at Publix. But I can only carry 8 bottles (4 gallons). I checked to see if they had chocolate milk (which they didn’t) before I went back and got the juice for Andy. Then I went to a third store on Sunday for the chocolate milk.

This week 106 miles

This year 2,632 miles (+300)

Streak 1,562 days

2024 cycling week 22

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Monday was Memorial Day.
I rode up to Home Depot in Zephyrhills. I rode on the MUP on the way there. I did as well on the way home but found it ended around Curley. I need to remember that for future rides. The sidewalk was narrower and people were jogging.

Summer is coming. The morning are warmer and humid.

I did errands on Saturday and Sunday.

This week 106 miles

This year 2,526 miles (+300 miles)

Streak 1,555 days

2024 cycling week 18

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The mornings were warmer this week. I wonder if I can put away my tights for the season. As soon as I do, we will have a cold spell.

April ended on Tuesday and I had 522 miles for the month.

I rode twice on Friday. Once in the morning and once after work to Target. It was nice to get that out of the way. They didn’t have any milk and I also realized my panniers will not hold as much as I thought.

On Saturday, I did some errands; haircut and milk for Ryan.

On Sunday, I did a short ride because I have to give haircuts.

The weather is getting warm and I want to ride before lunch.

This week 118 miles

This year 2,094 miles (almost 300 miles ahead)

Streaks 1,527 days

2024 cycling week 17

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I had a shorter ride on Monday as I did sleep much with stomach pains. The mornings were cooler this week. It wasn’t too cool and I was fine riding each morning.

There was an update to the Flow App and it no longer shows Average Speed. I really missed it and found myself riding a bit slower. Though, we are only talking about a few minutes so it shouldn’t matter.

The rest of the weekdays were fine.

I did some errands on Saturday. I stopped at Nutrition Smart, Sprouts and Panera. My panniers were getting not full but they were heavy and I could not move my bike like I usually do in the garage.

I had a windy but good ride on Sunday.

I didn’t make up the 5 miles I missed from Monday but I was over 100 miles so it is all good.

This week 114 miles

This year 1,970 miles (200 +)

Streak 1,520 days

2024 cycling week 16

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The mornings got a bit warmer but the humidity is still low.

I had to stop riding in the 10th gear, it is skipping all the time.

I had a long ride on Saturday through Flatwoods. I don’t know why I can’t ride easier and enjoy more of the ride.

Another good ride on Sunday morning. I went out early to avoid the heat and wind. I avoided the heat.

there was no rider around this spider-man motocycle. maybe he was off fighting crime. he wouldn’t be able to get far in the suburbs with no tall buildings.

This week 124 miles

This year 1,861 miles (+261 ahead for the year)

Streak 1,513 days