Today's Short Tracking in the Other Direction
Jacque made an appointment for a haircut with a stylist lady who lives only a few miles from us, so Jacque suggested we use it for an excuse for another trike ride today.... she didn't have to twist my arm.
This week is Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta , and the weather forecasters have been amazed at the lack of wind and rain that normally accompany such an event. Every other year or so they've even had snow to deal with. Unlike the past several years, EVERY morning so far of the Fiesta has been almost perfect launching days with little wind and no rain. Forecasters had predicted last night that today would be a chancy one, with likely high winds that might force balloon launch cancellations. Well, it was largely calm again this morning and the balloons launched as did the Jim & Jacque Tricycle Operation.
It was cool enough that my 3 layers, one with long sleeves, were welcome for the first mile and a half.... until we got to our first long hill. By the time we topped that little climb I was overheated and begging to stop so I could peel off some layers and change to my open-fingered warm weather riding gloves. And guzzle some water.
Since we stopped at no public places, we had no lengthy interactions with passers-by, just a nice long visit with Jacque's hairdresser, as well as a dozen or so momentary interactions with passing motorists, most of whom gave us next-lane wide clearance. Only one sooper-large pickup truck gave a seemingly angry BRRAAPPP! of his diesel exhaust as he roared around us, and even he took the other lane and gave us plenty of room. Nice folks.
Beginning Battery Voltage: 13.2 Ending Voltage: 12.7
Lowest Temp 63 F Highest Temp: 73 F
Stats from the GPS: Total Miles: 5.58
Overall average speed Moving Avg Max Speed
3.1 MPH 5.6 MPH 28.1 MPH
Total Trip time Moving Time Stopped Time
1 hour 47 minutes 59 mins 24 secs 47 mins 57 secs
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