Solo later morning ride while staying in Austin with Ann and Emily, visiting Laura. Borrowed bike via Spinlister.com. I had agreed to meet the bike owner, Rosanna, at a Performance Bike shop near Laura's apartment. But she didn't show at 9:30. I waited another 25 min and finally heard back from her when I sent her a text. She apologized and gave me her home address, so I drove over there to meet her and pick up the bike. Had to fill up the tires with air and borrow a hex wrench from her husband to attach my pedals, but the seat height was right on. Check the MapMyRide route for details of my path. I asked another rider on the MoPac Expressway about some route suggestions, and that's how I got onto Shoal Creek Blvd. Headed south and eventually took a loop around the UT campus before heading back toward my starting point. I got a flat at one point from a thorn in my rear tire, but luckily I had brought along the tools to replace the inner tube. It was in the mid-90s on this ride and very humid, so I was sweating quite a bit. Felt good to be done, and because Rosanna had missed our rendezvous she allowed me to keep the bike for an extra day, which was very nice of her.
Avg speed = 15.6 mph. Total mileage = 25.3 mi
Total elevation gain = 970'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1547331530
