Since we have a good storm coming the wind is up and kind of aggressive. Felt good to be out there during one of the last hot weeks.

The lack of gusts called for the vulnerable Halfbike although I went with Γλαυξ who is by far sturdier than Jeanne. Got surprised my a Falcon —

— which always reminds me of me of my dad.

Most of the puddles had dried but some mud persisted making for some interesting turns.

It was actually Zuckerberg’s Muse AI which called-off my anticipated Halfbike ride due to increasing wind

That’s a little spooky but Muse was right; it was a better day for a Fixie

I really ought to have ridden a Fixie today but I figured it try Γλαυξ because he’s heavier than Jeanne

Not many cyclists out there but quite a few dogs

I’m trying to train Muse on my cycling habits and when she strongly urged a Thursday ride to beat the Friday rain she neglected to account for Wind. My plans to ride a Halfbike changed quickly; 20 mph gusts ruin every line you want to take on a Halfbike.

I had forgotten how fun Fixies are tho.

I took Γλαυξ out for a quick 75 minute ride with temperatures in the 70s. The place was nearly empty but the Grounds Crews were putting in some much-needed bike paths down near the nearly dry pond. Railroad Ties will dissuade motorists from obstructing the current lane with bad parking.

A good upgrade —- not that I will ride it. I like struggling up the hill where car traffic goes.

Falling humidity called me to Jeanne my older Halfbike. She’s a bit shorter than Γλαυξ a bit lighter and her gear-ratio is a bit lower making her easier uphill & into the wind. You can feel how your center-o-balance differs between the two. It’s an interesting change

I caught one look of outright disdain on the face of one traditional cyclist but no worries on my part. Halfbiking is far more satisfying

I figured the humidity was low enough to venture out on Γλαυξ in Shelby Park. I missed my 9 AM start by an hour but the traffic was light anyway and the Grounds Crews had finished all the fluffing for Fall

The bike-renter was there and gave me the odd look he always gives a bike he doesn’t rent; I have no fear that Rented Halfbikes will never happen because it takes a good month of daily failing to make Halfbikes go

The right side of my head ached but I still got over 12 miles in my 75 minutes. Traditional cyclists are getting accustomed to seeing me on the odd contraption and it wouldn’t surprise me to see a few of us out there some day. When you don’t have the time for a 4 hour ride you can Halfbike for 90 minutes & get the cardio-benefit of that 4 hour ride.

I used Γλαυξ again instead of Jeanne just to get a better feel for the bigger Halfbike.

The magic hour of Rising Heat but Falling Humidity technically lasts about 30 minutes but I managed to exploit it today. The park was fairly empty and the paths were dry in most places.