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Observation and Perspective
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| Ride Stats |
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Distance:
19.92 miles
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Time: 01:38:39
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Max Speed:
24.56 mph
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Avg Speed:
12.12 mph
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Temp:
Min: 73
Max: 95
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Category: general: commute -
solo
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Route:
Hilton Commute w/cadence loop
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Weight:
238
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Altitude Gain:
638 ft
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Avg Power: 0 W
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Calories Burned: 1,293
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Avg HR: 0 bpm
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Terrain: Road: Flat
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Bike: Cruzbike Quest (32lb) FWD,MBB, SWB Bent
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Club: Commuter Cycling Century |
| Weather Conditions: Hot w/high humidity (95%);
ride time hi temp about 88°F;
very little breeze; |
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Real Hot w/high humidity (95%)
The dawn ride in was warm at 72°F, owing mainly to the high humidity level (95%); The ride time temp reaching about 88°F before 10 AM
All in all a fantastic morning for a bike ride! 53 "C4" days YTD
total commuter miles YTD: 917.09+/-
A Moment With Meeko
For the past several years I have had occasion to exchange greetings with a seemingly happy-go-lucky guy named Mr. Meeko. I know his name only because of a sign post by his mailbox. Every so often while on my commute to or from work, I would see him sitting on the stoop at his house. Nearly every time when I see him I give a shout out "howdy Meeko", and he'd reply in a seemingly gruff verbal manner. It was quite some time until I recognized that perhaps he may be annoyed by the nature in which I call out to him...
Like so many individuals I cross paths with every day, I know faces better than names. I often wave and call out a greeting to complete strangers, and for the past several years that was the extent of my friendship with Mr. Meeko. I had not seen him around much over the past few months but this week he was back on the stoop seemingly deep in thought. So I figured today if he was outside I could stop by and formally introduce myself. Maybe he is curious as to who this fat guy on a bike pedaling by shouting hi is all about. So determined, I hoped today was the day, a good time to stop rather than just a shout out as I pedal by...
I came along on my bike today I noticed Mr. Meeko was out. I called out "Howdy Meeko -How you Doin'?"
Seemingly startled, he he gave his usual gruff sounding reply. As I was stopping my bike at his driveway he fairly charged my way then slowed. For both of us, I am sure we equally shared the moment distinctly a combination of alarm and perhaps apprehension.
I extended my hand, almost reminiscent of the the moment my neighbor Tooley and I shook hands last year for the second time in 22 years. Meeko appeared a bit leary but curious. He sniffed me -a little bit nerve racking for me. I said good boy Meeko, and I petted him. For a moment he seemed tense and apprehensive as I gently rubbed his check and stroked his chest. I think he appreciated that offer of friendship. It's a good day when you can make new friends. Meeko reminds me so much of my long gone Manfred the Wonder Dog.
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