Day 39: Morganza
Last night we were visited by Raccoons, as evidanced by the paw prints on Cathy's pannier. Photograph of the lake at Chicot State Park, taken this morning at the start of
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Day 38: Chicot State Park
Today was a short day of cycling. We all dashed to the campsite so that we could be washed and ready to go for a 3pm depart to the Bayou for some etouffee
Day 37: Oberlin
Louisiana is flat, which means that the average speeds have increased. Although it is flat Louisiana does have a mountain: Driskill Mountain at a height of 163 (535)! On arrival at Oberlin Inn
Day 36: Merryville (Louisiana)
So today we left Texas behind and entered Louisiana (Dog Country!) the Creole State. Tonight the Ladies of Merryville Historical Society are cooking for us a traditional Cajun meal, which should be interesting,
Day 35: Silsbee
So today the road kill count was noticeably higher than previously encountered: a dog, a squirrel, 3 large birds, 1 totty (small) bird, a raccoon, an armadillo, various kills that were so splattered
Day 34: Coldsprings (Sunday Houses)
Anyone for a spot of basketball practice? No Parking These creatures are Brahmas, originally from India. It would appear that they are not very tasty but, will eat almost anything and are highly
Day 33: Richards (Mexican Hill Ranch)
85 Mile cycle ride, much of which was on the Texas Independence Trail. Also I was pleased to pass through Gay Hill, but at some point it must have been less joyous, as
Day 32: La Grange
50.0054794521: On the road again.
Day 31: Austin (Rest Day)
Hangover!
Day 30: Austin
50!
Day 29: Johnson City
Thunder and lightning delayed the start of ride until 10.30 am. However, the Sun came out soon after leaving and it turned out to be a great ride with good weather (not
Day 28: Kerrville (Schreiner State Park)
A tough day in the saddle, felt especially tired during the mid section. Also Was well pissed to discover that from Road 337 onto Road 39 I had 20 miles to go to
Day 27: Garner State Park
Today started warm and humid and then got hotter as the day progressed. Accordingly, I Sweated from the start of the ride through to it's conclusion. Also I thought it was
Day 26: Bracketville
Oh the joy of the open road: 74 miles of headwinds and very bumpy roads.
Day 25: Seminole Canyon State Park
80 Mile Cycle. First 20 miles 66 minutes. Second and Third 20 miles 82 minutes each. Then, in the afternoon with the temperature in to the 30°C, the last 20 took 100
Day 24: Sanderson
Here we see Cindy (on the ICE Trike) with new super puncture resistance tyres, which replaced the previous set following 6 punctures. So, given that her stead has three wheels she and I
Day 23: Marathon
A great cycle ride today. V. cold start, the temp was 32°f at 8 am, but rose to 50°f by 9 am and 80°f in the afternoon. At Alpine visited
Day 22: Fort Davis (Rest Day)
Rest day that started with some much needed bike maintenance: the locking nut of the cassette was not tightened enough by the bike mechanic in El Centro so had worked loose resulting in
Day 21: Fort Davis
92 mile cycle and 1443m of ascent. Saw some rain today off in the distance in the direction we were travelling but, fortunately, it did not rain on me. So the day has
Day 20: Van Horn
75 mile cycle today. Passed through McNary. It is dead. McNary Also passed pretty close to the Mexican Border. Looking towards Mexico. Cycled on I10 (motorway), which also required a check by the
Day 19: Fort Hankock
Just when you think you've turned the corner and all is good with the world, you find yourself riding along a long straight road of nothingness into a headwind of 15
Day 18: El Paso
Yesturday was fierce headwinds, punctures, cooking for 15 and sleeping in a tent. Today it was joyous tailwinds, no punctures (even though I found a goathead thorn in my front tyre!), dining in
Day 17: Las Cruces
After two days of great cycling I'd have to say today's was poor. Fierce winds all day and this time it appeared as though it was in your face
Day 16: Caballo State Park
Oh no, it's the first of April, back to work six months from today! Ooh was it cold this morning. At 6.30am the temperature was at zero C. Cycled over