So much humidity!

I can’t remember the last time I wished it to rain as much as I did on this ride. The humidity was hovering around 85%, to the point where I felt like I was riding through the rain, even though it wasn’t raining.

The route was a little different than last time I did it, since I didn’t go through Callahan State Park (which I can’t do now, since I’m on a road bike). So it’s a little further than last time.

This time:

Elapsed Time Moving Time Distance Average Speed Max Speed Elevation Gain Calories Burned
01:29:57
hours
01:28:41
hours
20.80
mi.
14.07
mph
37.80
mph
717.85
ft.
660
kcal
Glad the rain held off, but I would have probably welcomed it. The humidity was horrid.

Last time:

Elapsed Time Moving Time Distance Average Speed Max Speed Elevation Gain Calories Burned
01:50:25
hours
01:42:32
hours
19.69
mi.
11.52
mph
38.25
mph
775.59
ft.
625
kcal

Quite faster, even though it’s over 2 miles longer. (I think it’s actually closer to 24 miles, but Strava miscalculated the distance, which seems to be a common problem people complain about with their app.)

I also PR’d every segment on the ride, except the 4 new ones that I’d never ridden before and one segment that they deemed “hazardous” because it’s down such a steep hill, so they don’t allow competition on it.

Pretty happy with my new bike, overall. Expensive, but worth it in the end, because I can go farther faster. So, while I spent a lot of money on it, I’ll make up for that in getting time back in my day (over time), as I value my time quite high.

I’m also thrilled to report that there’s been no numbness (still) in my right ring finger that had been falling asleep when riding the mountain bike. A double win there; faster times, no pain!

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