Ran into some rain on the last 3rd of Sunday’s ride. Cypress Gardens Rd in under repair. There were cones down the center of the road and made it difficult for cars and trucks to pass me. I got off the road at Lazy Hill Rd so the long line of cars could get in front of me. First two thirds of the ride were pretty chill. I’ll take it.

Woke up before 3 AM and was on the road by 4:10 AM. Rode down to Charleston and took Highway 61 home. I have taken Highway 61 only one other time, Thanksgiving day 2017. It is not a good road for cycling. It is very scenic but dangerously narrow. Today’s trip up Highway 61 was before 7 AM and traffic was light. I counted only 24 automobiles passed me in the lane I was traveling.

A pretty strong thunderstorm rolled through the area. After the rain quit the temperatures really dropped. The Garmin 520 recorded a low temperature of 66.2 °F and I believe it. I knew this ride would be short because I have a work thing tonight starting at 10 PM. I tried to keep the effort high. My average cadence was 90 rpm with a maximum cadence of 112 rpm. Good enough for a 57 year old.

Almost bit off more than I could chew. My intention was to knock out an easy 30 mile ride under overcast skies. A few minutes into the ride the clouds cleared and the heat returned. I finished up with 56 miles. After yesterday’s century ride I was pretty whipped. The end of today’s ride was tough going. Relive ‘Sunday Afternoon Ride’

This is my 4th weekend century in a row. I’m getting to the point if I don’t ride 100 miles I feel lazy. Today’s ride started at 4:57 AM. Nice to have the roads all to myself for a while. There was a summer shower in West Ashley but the rest of the ride was dry. Good day. Photo album Relive ‘Century Saturday’

A nice unremarkable ride around my town. Relive ‘Round The Ville’

Rode to Kingstree SC for the second time this year. Traffic was light. Temperatures were pleasant. Wind was calm. Riding a century every weekend is becoming a habit. Not sure why. For my post ride meal I ate eggs, grits, and toast at Waffle House. It was delicious but pretty much anything tastes good after a century ride. I was expecting Waffle House to be a little livelier it being midnight on a Saturday.

Mike’s Bikes installed a new drivetrain and performed a general tune-up on my Giant Anyroad 1. I picked up Old Yeller after work and headed to Folly Beach and later over to The Charleston Battery. Nice smooth comfy ride. Photo album Relive ‘Folly Beach’

Old Yeller is still in the shop getting a new drivetrain so I took the backup bike for a night ride to the Mt Pleasant Pier. Comfortable temperatures, nice sky, and a tailwind home. Pretty much a perfect summer evening. I was concerned about my lights dying but they hung on to the very end around 11 PM. Photo album Relive ‘Mount Pleasant Pier night ride’

Old Yeller is in the shop getting a new drivetrain so I took the backup bike for a night ride. The Giant Defy 3 rode pretty well. Not as comfy as the Giant Anyroad 1 but I’m fortunate to have a decent backup. The temperatures were pleasant. I could see lightning off in the distance for most of the ride but I avoided the rain. 20 minutes after getting home it was pouring.