After escorting my wife for 5 ½ miles while she did a training run, I hooked up with Sandy, Tom and Greg at the meet-up spot for a small group ride. Ed and Gary were there as well, but they did not ride with our group of four.
After our coffee break at Einstein’s Bagel Shop, we rode through the town of Weston in route to the Chapel Trail Nature Preserve. http://tinyurl.com/mongakt
After standing at the end of the raised walkway for fifteen minutes, enjoying the steady wind that was coming across the marsh at a good 20 to 25 mph, we rode directly east on Sheridan Street (into the wind) all the way to Flamingo Road – at which time I parted from the group, headed south on Flamingo Road, and then extended my morning’s ride by riding through CB Smith County Park.
For me, this was a difficult ride – especially the second half. The heat index was at 97 and the wind was coming in from the SSE at 17 to 25 mph. I was hungry, I was hot, and my leg muscles burned. But I still enjoyed myself, and that’s what mostly counts.
The group’s overall pace was 13.5 mph – my overall pace, which includes 10 miles of sidewalk riding, was a measly 11.2 mph.
I blame the wind!
I blame the wind!
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