By Joseph Valenzi | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 21 – March 23 Friday – Rest day and visit to Big Bend National Park: Plus some added drama
Wednesday February 28, 2018
Last night turned out to me much more eventful than I thought when I finished the journal. I’ll get to that, but first Big Bend National Park. I wasn’t sure I’d go. A lot of people weren’t, and it was going to be a long day. Still, I’d probably never be out here again, so I went. It was a long day. We left at 8:00 and didn’t get back till around 6:00. Bubba rented a few passenger vans to supplement his fleet. We all had plenty of room. Which was great because I had a whole bench seat to stretch out and sleep on.
The park was terrific. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. I have about a hundred more. There were so many beautiful views. I’d get kicked off this site if I tried to upload all the ones I think are good, so I just picked a few to give you the flavor. I was surprised at how many people were at the park. Some were …
By Joe Athas | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 40:El Paso-San Eliziario
Friday March 23, 2018, 23 miles (37 km) – Total so far: 997 miles (1,605 km)
Friday in El Paso started pretty quiet. I said goodbye to Enrique around 6am, then persisted to sleep for an additional 3 hours. We shared a bathroom with the adjacent suite, so I had to wait for an opening to use the facilities. I checked out around 10:30 and headed to a local cafe/bike shop: Podium Finish. This place was really unique, it has a full espresso bar, as well as healthy breakfast/lunch options. Oh yeah, it’s a bike shop too. My kickstand broke off awkwardly and …
dallas.craigslist.org
Local Hub Bicycle Company, a Deep Ellum based bicycle shop is looking for passionate, lively people to join our crew. We are seeking part time bicycle tour guides to lead curious adventure seeking folk around Dallas on planned tours. The best applicants are energetic, responsible, extroverted people who can provide 5 star guest experiences.
Responsibilities and Duties …
By Dana Burke | www.chron.com
Donna Lowe, 68, of Tomball, was killed Friday, March 23, 2018 when her bicycle was struck by a vehicle in Spring’s Pundt Park. The driver, 37-year-old Phillip Trahan, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and failure to stop and render aid, both felonies.
Members of a Houston-area cycling group lost one of their own Friday morning, when an alleged drunken driver struck and killed a woman as she rode her bike through an intersection at Pundt Park in Spring. …
Shinerider | www.bikemojo.com
It appears that Cedar Park is going to launch something AWESOME:
The City of Cedar Park is starting the master planning process to develop Lakeline Park, 189 acres of undeveloped land in south Cedar Park. Join us on April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main Street, for the first of three public meetings.
To help us better plan the event, we are encouraging you to let us know you’re attending through our Facebook event page.
Let us know you’re attending (optional): goo.gl/Ndcfzs
For maps and more information visit lakelineparkmasterplan.halff.com
Retention dam across 183 from the Twin Lakes YMCA all the way to Little Elm trail close to Lakeline road. Think MORE TRAILS and parks, etc. …
www.fox7austin.com
DALLAS – Ron Davis is a 69-year-old U.S. Marine veteran who served in the Vietnam war, and he’s planning on doing something incredible to help raise money for wounded veterans: bicycling across the country by himself.
Starting March 31st, Davis will set off from San Diego, California, and ride his bike all the way to Ocean City, New Jersey, crossing 3,000 miles in between. …
By Julian McCarthy | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 26 – Del Rio TX to Camp Wood TX: relaxing day (for me!)
Saturday March 24, 2018
A fairly leisurely start, particularly for me. Peter and Poppy headed off, and I went to the car rental place to pick up my car. Sitting outside was Kris from Vermont who was attempting New Mexico to Florida at 160-190km per day, but feeling unwell so resorting to a car instead. He had a very lightweight bike-packing setup which put our rigs to shame. All the best mate!
I then spent a bewildering half hour in Walmart, about six times the size of a UK hypermarket, buying doughnuts for the team, and some cheap extra clothes, along with lunch.
The journey to Camp Wood was mildly undulating (from the inside of a car!) and …
By Marilyn Swett | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Mineral Wells, TX to Stephenville, TX: Putting the fun back in a bicycle tour!
Saturday March 24, 2018, 48 miles (77 km) – Total so far: 165 miles (266 km)
“Come live with me and be my love, and we all the pleasures prove. That valleys, groves, hills and fields, woods or sleepy mountain yields.†– Christopher Marlowe
We slept in this morning – I guess we both needed the extra rest as I never heard the alarm, so we didn’t get an early start on our ride. After some research into several possible destinations for tonight, we opted to continue south on Hwy. 281 to Stephenville. Mainly because we had a tailwind – if you can believe it!!!
It would have been nicer taking some quieter back roads to a camping spot in Granbury, but that would have required some winding around on possibly steeper roads than the state highway – you never know what they will do in the Hill Country. …
By Dennis Hughes | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Navasota to Cleveland: 74.2 miles, 2062 ft
Friday March 23, 2018, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 1,768 miles (2,845 km)
Leaving Navasota, we passed a huge high school football complex, with a sign of the back of the scoreboard, “Where Champions Live”. Football is BIG in Texas.
Our travels today took us across Lake Conroe and through the small towns of Willis and Cut and Shoot. Seriously, I can’t make this up.
Lunch was in front of the Montgomery County Library. This group really puts down the food. Staying well nourished to continue on with our travels. …
Cleveland to Kountze: 54.1 miles, 557 ft
Saturday March 24, 2018
A later start today and an easier ride. 54 miles and very little change in elevation. The road was straight and in good shape, though shoulders were a little narrow. We crossed over the Trinity River and could see how the storm changed the riverbanks. Forests were thick and dense, kind of reminding me of the forests in NC. …
By Joseph Valenzi | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Thursday March 1, 2018, 56 miles (90 km) – Total so far: 1,177 miles (1,894 km)
Take a look at that ride profile today. We had a 30 mile downhill. Not real steep. You needed to pedal, but a little effort gave you 20 MPH. It was fun. So was lunch at the Ranch House. Waitress with open carry sidearms. Are we in Texas or what?
Just so you know, there are a few others blogging or facebooking this trip. If you want other perspectives, possibly more rational ones, check out: …
By Bobby Rone | www.crazyguyonabike.comDay 22 – Marathon, TX to Sanderson, TX: Easy day
Saturday March 24, 2018, 57 miles (92 km) – Total so far: 1,189 miles (1,913 km)
Left out at 0800 in 50 degree weather. Arrived at 1145 at 85 degrees. Today was a fast, easy ride down US 90 and following the Southern Pacific rail line. The terrain was a gentle down slope, and we had a mild quartering tail wind most of the day. Good roads, down slope, tail wind, no traffic = very nice ride! The scenery is much the same as it has been – mesas, hills, mountains – upland dry grassland.
The highlight of the day was arriving in Sanderson and having lunch at the Ranch House Restaurant. I think it is the only restaurant in Sanderson, but very good. The …
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