Low water crossing over the Trinity River
Some video riding through Overton Park
Muggin' for the camera
The second was to Lucille's Stateside Bistro. We had a guest on this ride, Nick from Streams and Valleys, the organization that develops and maintains several of the MUPs (multi-use paths) along the Trinity River and elsewhere around the area.
On the way home, we went up to the western end of 7th Street, which leads to a very long descent toward University Drive and the Trinity River.
The new bike lanes along West 7th Street
Trinity Park
Kayakers on the Trinity
It was getting pretty hot so after leaving the group I stopped for some Gatorade.
The breakfast rides work because we get our miles in before the sun gets really hot. The alternative is to ride after dark. There is a loose group of folks who call themselves the Night Riders. This is kind of a come-as-you-are group, with racing bikes, fixed gear bikes, utility bikes, you name it. Some recent Night Rides:
July 3
Last Sunday night- July 17
And Monday night I did a solo night ride. Just me and the bike.
I'm doing whatever I can lately to miss the heat of mid-day.
6 comments:
Riding at dawn is pleasant. Night not so much.
I'm glad you're getting out, despite the heat. I have been wanting to do some night rides, but my good light is out of commission at the moment. I might have to break down and go anyway, with a subpar light.
There's been heat? Apertome, SAY IT AIN'T SO!
Find some friends to ride with, then your subpar light will be adequate.
Don't tell Steve, but I too am glad you're puttin' on some miles!
Peace :)
PS. I didn't know you owned a Donut Shop...:)
Yeah, I like that early/late strategy to avoid the worst of the heat myself. Like Steve, I prefer early morning. I don't mind the darkness, it's just that it doesn't cool down much until after my bedtime.
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