Metz & Boyer: The Border Run

By Mark Metz and Ray Boyer | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 31: Kountze, TX to Vinton, LA
Saturday November 10, 2018, 63 miles (101 km) – Total so far: 1,804 miles (2,903 km)
Mark here: We rode out of Texas today. Two weeks, almost to the hour. The celebration was muted as it was 48 degrees and raining lightly. We crossed this massive state at its widest point in 14 days, including a layover day in Austin. Seems hard to believe.
The populations of different areas of the country fascinate me as they tell stories of migration patters that go way back. Texas is so big it has different things going on in different regions. A few observations about the Lone Star State

West Texas
People: Friendly,somewhat reserved. Lots of poverty. Ranchers are a …

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Wasn't super stoked with how my ride ended today but hey, I hit another milestone.

Happy 20K Pinarello! Here's to another 10K of long rides filled with elation, frustration and heeps of suffering. We're going to hunt for elevation in 2019. pic.twitter.com/FzaFOJpgCl

— Sarah Kamien (@sarahkamien) November 12, 2018

Longest ride of the year for me today, perfect timing, a few days before I will out of commission, hoping I can get another couple of long rides in again next weekend

— Jesus (@SrCampy) November 12, 2018

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event RIDE THE CAR-FREE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL – Austin, TX For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/2Ztb5b6x6d

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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 11, 2018