Glad to see that Lake Sommerville has water.

OMG...the inside matches the outside.

Right you are! Better to live to ride another day!

I already hit the pavement once - no need to press my luck with lightning or slick roads! 😊

Thanks, Bill! I see these regularly around Houston but could never figure out what they were.

You had a good run, and getting a ride in instead of risking a ride in a thunderstorm sounds like a very sensible plan. No need to take needless risks, especially at the end.

Vetch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicia

Yes, my Brooks 😪. I knew it was getting close to time to replace but thought I could manage this trip without a problem. Guess I was wrong!

That big old seat would never have worked. What I got is touch and go towards the end of the day!

Not your Brooks??? Ok that first seat at Academy would have been awful and definitely cause more issues.

It must have been a fellow comrade! 🤣

They were looking for a handout. Or they sensed a fellow comrade. :)

You are right - it probably is a little narrow but was the only viable option. It isn't quite as wide as the Brooks and I need almost all of that. I only have a few more riding days so should survive, but already don't like it much!

I would have ordered a Brooks delivered somewhere if we had a lot further to go. 😊

Just reread your intro. Only a few days to go on the "new" seat. You'll be fine!

Your new saddle looks a bit narrow for a woman's anatomy. Usually those designed for touring are wider at the "sit" end, since often people touring have a more upright position. Hope it works out for you. If too painful try to find a slightly cushioned (gel filled) cover to attach over top. Sometimes available at Walmarts. How long is your tour? A few weeks might be alright,but a few months of riding on a painful saddle could lead to a less than happy lady.

Well. It’s good to have your favorite comfort; especially on a bicycle 🚲 😍