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
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
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
I developed a slow leak in my rear tire. It started on Wednesday. I managed to get the tire pumped up enough to do my morning rides. I had the day off on Friday and went to Oliver’s to get it fixed.
Later, I rode up to Target and stopped at WingStop for take out. My bike was full and heavy. I was careful on the way home.
I did a Publix ride on Saturday.
I did another Publix run on Sunday. I cannot get as much as I need on my bike. My boys drink too much juice and milk.
This week 105 miles
This year 2,420 miles (300 miles ahead)
Streak 1,548 miles
The mornings were too warm.
I find myself not wanting to do a long ride on the weekends. It is too hot and I would rather spend the afternoons relaxing. So I run errands with my bike.
On Saturday, I did my grocery shopping with my bike. I first went to Target. On my way home, I was approaching the cross walk signal at BBD. I clipped the edge of the walks and my heavy load tipped me over. It was my first tumble on my bike. Not was broken and I was hurt, just dirty and embarrassed.
Once I dropped off the groceries, I went out again for more groceries. I filled up at Publix. I was more careful with the heavy load and got home without mishap.
I did another run on Sunday. I did a larger loop and stopped at Sprouts. Only one bag of groceries so no trouble on the ride home.
This week 110 miles
This year 2,314 (+300 miles)
Streak 1,541 days
