Total: 1572 miles
Blog note: As Bill and I travel the roads west it is nice to hear from all of you that have written comments and emails. Some encouraging, some wise, some smartass, but all are appreciated; however, since I'm entering the blog information on my BlackBerry my cramping fingers won't allow me to respond individually. Sorry for not being more personal in my communication.
Cyclist's Observation: A little known Newton's law of cycling; you can face the wind in west Texas, stand on the peddles, and go nowhere.
Today was another 65 miles of head winds and hills. The average was 9.7 mph and the arrival at Fort Stockton was in the middle of the afternoon. The early arrival was only because we left Iraan as soon as we could see the lines in the road. We followed IS 10 for most of the day along the frontage roads. The expected heat didn't arrive and it looks to still be in our future. One of the few sights were the blooming cacti and one with a birdsnest (see picture).
We exited at the first Fort Stockton exit to find the DQ and get our free Blizzards! Remember nothing is free. After getting off the exit the next DQ sign said 2 miles. I don't go that far off the interstate in car for a DQ. All in all, we are tired and ready to move on and find new vistas.
We are peddled and tuckered out as we remain the Old Land Cruisers.
Mick and Bill,
ReplyDeleteHow often during the day as you are pedaling against headwinds and slogging your way across Texas does this still seem like a good idea?
Hi Guys - Just getting across the state of Texas is quite an accomplishment in itself. I'm so proud of you.
ReplyDeleteYou two are living proof that early altzheimer's isn't all bad. In your right minds, you would be sitting home talking about past exploits, but here you are living the experience of a lifetime. Soak it all in! Love, Marsha