By Andy Lamb | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 5 – Fredericksburg: Battled Headwinds Most of the Day
Sunday March 28, 2021, 38 miles (61 km) – Total so far: 208 miles (335 km)
Had breakfast at the cafe located at the Hunter House Inn & Suites in Ingram. Headed out around 10:00. It was cool and the wind was already blowing from the northeast. The ACA route takes a tour of Kerrville before ending north out of town. Today’s route mostly stayed on ranch roads with little traffic. With the climbing and the headwind I didn’t get into Fredericksburg until after 4. Tonight I am camp at the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. It has a large RV park and for tent camping they only charge $10.
It is suppose to get down to 41F tomorrow morning so …
By Chris Bradshaw | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 20: Sierra Blanca – Valentine (70 miles)
Saturday March 20, 2021
Day 20 – Sierra Blanca to Valentine was another headwind day of riding. This time on 70 miles and 6 hrs in the saddle. Kudos again to Michael Dieterle for pulling us along. Drafting make riding into a headwind so much easier for those behind the lead cyclist. Mike has gone way above and beyond by helping us all out. We started late today since we slept in a bit and then went back to the Mexican restaurant for some huevos rancheros. When we did start riding within the first few miles Mike got a flat. Before the day was thru, he got another flat, and so did Nick. Texas has these …
Day 21: Valentine – Alpine (65 miles)
Sunday March 21, 2021
Day 21 – Valentine to Alpine was a third consecutive day with a headwind. We passed through Marfa where we discovered what the mysterious lights are…. UFO’s and they are cool with cyclist. Then towards Alpine. This campground “Lost Alaskan†is a luxury compared too the others. Alpine is a …
Day 22: Alpine – Rest Stop (117 miles)
Monday March 22, 2021
Day 22 – Alpine to some picnic rest area East of Sanderson. Today was an epic 117 mile ride. Tail winds most of the way. We picked up another rider today at one of our gas station stops. We’ll see how long he can stand our goofy group. By doing extra today, makes it easier for tomorrow. That is if we survive the night. Sleeping at a rest area … Something About Mary pops to mind. This is the second night I’m not …
Day 23: Rest Stop – Del Rio (78 miles)
Tuesday March 23, 2021
Day 23 – Some Rest Stop to Some RV park near Del Rio, TX … We survived the night sleeping at a rest stop… whew! Another hot one today with the worst tail wind ever. It just kept blowing right into our face all day long. Add this to never ending hill repeats making this the best kind of riding ever … NOT! No worries … tomorrow is another day of pretty much the same …. bring it on Texas … you won’t …
Day 24: Del Rio – Campwood (88 miles)
Wednesday March 24, 2021
Day 24 – Del Rio to Campwood we picked up a couple more riders, so now we are 8 … just a couple of college kids taking a gap year to travel. We have entered Hill Country in Texas. I never thought I’d find roads worse than Illinois, but here they are. Plus, they don’t believe in picking up roadkill. Countless numbers of …
Day 25: Campwood – Lost Maple Park (43 miles)
Thursday March 25, 2021
Day 25 – Lost in West Texas … we are in where they don’t like Verizon. So, a quick update while at a general store where they were kind enough to give us some WiFi… we ran into the kind ladies and sprinter van Tim… just so happens they are camping where we are tonight… so the group today will be 12 … and they are cooking an Indian Curry tonight… yum Yum. The campground at Lost Maple is great but …
Day 26: Lost Maple Park – Fredericksburg (71 miles)
Friday March 26, 2021
Day 26 – Back online… a few days in Hill County without service reveals Texas is pretty awesome after all. Today’s ride from Lost Maple Park to Fredericksburg was beautiful. Last nights group was 12 people strong, and a …
Day 27: Fredericksburg – Austin (89 miles)
Saturday March 27, 2021
Day 27 Fredericksburg – Austin … A tough ride but an awesome reward. A muggy humid day with lots of hills. Austin is super cool as we rode through town. 2 rest days is the plan, meeting friends tomorrow and some …
Day 28: Rest Day In Austin #1
Sunday March 28, 2021
Today way a chance to get together with some old friends from the High School days at Sunnydale Academy. Paul and Ellen and their 2 boys drove up to visit and take us for a fantastic vegetarian burger. Then it was back to …
Julia Wallace | www.lmtonline.com
At their Monday meeting, Laredo City Council, in coordination with the health authority, will discuss beginning a progressive opening of city facilities such as City Hall, recreation centers and other services.
Currently tennis courts, hike and bike trails, playgrounds and gardens, practice fields, the police and fire departments, Animal Care Services, El Metro, and the airport are the only services open to the public.
Earlier in the month, City Manager Robert Eads presented …
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For those who like to ride bikes and love a good challenge, it’s not too late to sign up for the Ark-La-Tex Challenge coming up this Saturday.
Last year’s event had to be canceled like so many charitable events were so they are excited to get this one going. The 9th annual Ark-La-Tex Challenge benefits Texarkana Resources for the Disabled and offers both novice and experienced cyclists a ride, unlike many others. The Challenge will allow you to ride through three states in one ride with five different distances to accommodate different cyclist levels. From 22 miles up to the 70-mile route. Plus a chance to grab a victory photo standing in Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana! Just the motivation you need halfway through!
Route Lengths …
By Kevin Cummings | www.bizjournals.com
“Bunch bikes is sharing the joy of family biking across the county, so who wants to come along for the ride and make a bunch of money,†Bunch Bikes founder Aaron Powell asked as he walked onto the “Shark Tank†stage. And one investor answered.
The Denton-based e-cargo bike company landed a deal with Shark Barbara Corcoran. In exchange for a 15 precent stake in the company, Corcoran invested $100,000 in equity with an additional $150,000 as a loan.
Initially, Bunch Bikes was seeking $250,000 in exchange for a 10 percent equity …
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