Ride #2 - April 30, 2011

It wasn't the warmest but it did approach 60F and it wasn't raining so why not.   I left around 2 PM and the wind was out of the southeast at about 20 mph.   So to the trail and up the trail was all down wind.   So I averaged about 18 to 20 mph (you can't go very fast in Midland and at the road crossings on the trail).   The sun peaked out but it was mostly light clouds today.   I took water several times as the wind was dry.   I rode directly up to my planned turn around which was at the 14 mile rest area.   I took a break and some water and a snack and headed back.

  And oh the wind was into my face the entire way.   I was hoping for a switch to at least the southwest but it didn't change directions at all.   So my average on the way back was about 12 to 15 mph.   I took it especially conservative since I didn't want an injured muscle or joint.   I got home around 5:30 PM.  In the process I got a nice 44 mile ride in.   I just hope the weather continues to cooperate and provide us with dry and warm weather.

Ride #1 - April 9, 2011

Took a nice first ride for the year on my old Trek up to the Salt River Bridge just north of Sanford Lake.   It was so good to get back into the saddle after a long lingering winter.   I felt pretty good as I cruised with the wind at upwards of 25 mph and maintained a nice 18 to 20 mph speed up to the turn around point.   Being the first ride of the year, I concluded I took the 17 miles too fast.   This was quickly evident as I turned to get riding back towards home.   I also didn't take a snack to have during my break.   I did get some photos of the trail area as I normally like to photograph the trail when I take a ride. 

Overall it was a very nice ride and soon I hope it becomes repetitive.   Total miles for this ride:   34 miles   Total miles for the year:   38 miles