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This is the flattest day of the tour. The scrubby vegetation changes to farm fields and cattle ranches as we enter Texas. It could be windy!
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This is the flattest day of the tour. The scrubby vegetation changes to farm fields and cattle ranches as we enter Texas. It could be windy!
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Ride Recap
In looking over today's profile and weather forecast, I knew that today's survival strategy involved finding a paceline I could live with. For the second day in a row, we had unfavorable winds. After pushing myself to the redline, holding on to a fast group, I eventually found pacelines that were more manageable between the rest stops on the way to lunch at mile 95. The wind was in my face all the way to the finish, as I rode in on my own from lunch.
In looking over today's profile and weather forecast, I knew that today's survival strategy involved finding a paceline I could live with. For the second day in a row, we had unfavorable winds. After pushing myself to the redline, holding on to a fast group, I eventually found pacelines that were more manageable between the rest stops on the way to lunch at mile 95. The wind was in my face all the way to the finish, as I rode in on my own from lunch.
Along the road today, we saw these massive cattle pens. This one had a couple of less head -- we had burgers for lunch today. The stench from the nearby rendering plants was absolutely disgusting.
Texas border -- the sign proudly claims GW as one of their own.
Rieks Koning enjoying the free DQ treat at the last rest stop, courtesy of PAC Tour. I had a chocolate milkshake that made the last 24 miles a bit easier. Rieks brother was a crew member on my Eastern Mountains PAC Tour in 2000 and a rider on my Northern Tour in 2004
I met up with Phil Holcomb from Jacksonville, Florida, on the ride in from lunch. Phil is a wonderful riding partner and the miles went by much easier as we swapped stories.
Left, Sandiway Fong grazing at the local convenience store.
Below, Dinner at the Hereford McDonalds. This one is open for 24 hours and will be great option for breakfast, tommorow
Below, Dinner at the Hereford McDonalds. This one is open for 24 hours and will be great option for breakfast, tommorow
