This weekend was relatively uneventful as far as training goes. I was in Texas, I didn’t get rained on, and I didn’t crash. Success! So, I’d like to sum up some numbers for you.

• 3: Weeks until I fly to Ohio for BikeMS: Pedal to the Point.
• 184: Miles I’ll ride August 4th – 5th.
• 400,000: The number of Americans who have MS.
• 6,444: Dollars I’ve raised for the MS Society with your help over the last four years.
• 5: The number of BikeMS events I’ll have participated in after completing the Pedal to the Point.  If you’re able, please consider supporting my participation by making a donation to the MS Society.  I’ve seen too many friends and family affected by the disease so I continue to choose to participate in these events.
• 1,250: Miles I’ve ridden in training for this year’s BikeMS.
• 320: Additional miles I’ll ride before the event.
• 36: Miles I rode this Saturday.
• 167: Number of cyclists I saw during Saturday’s ride. That’s almost 5 per mile! I saw cyclists on road bikes, mountain bikes, cruiser bikes, and even a folding bike!
• 200: Americans diagnosed with MS every week.
• 75: Miles I rode Sunday.
• 3: Number of new roads I checked out during Sunday’s ride.
• 17%: How far I am to my $1,000 fundraising goal for this year. Can you help me meet my goal?

During Saturday’s ride, I made a pit stop at Bicycle Sport Shop on Parmer Lane for a rear derailler adjustment. While I was waiting, I admired these candy-colored cruiser bikes. Want!

I started Sunday’s ride at 7 am. Good morning sun!

While checking out a new road, I got to do a bit of off-road riding on my road bike while I traversed this dirt patch.

A new road that I checked out. Nice and smooth with good views.

Free water! It was even cold. This place was a life saver during Sunday’s ride because I managed to run out of water, even with my planned water stop.