93 miles, 3000' of elevation, 80 degrees
The first 60 miles were the Texas Hill Country up and downs with a head wind to keep us humble. Had plenty of time to ask myself why I just don't stick to golf and quilting. The ride went through Wimberley which is a quaint small town in the hill country with coffee shops, antique shops and the like not that I stopped to see anything. Fortunately, I had stayed in Wimberley several years ago on a BAC ride that just did two weeks of the hill country and was able to really appreciate the town. When you have 93 miles to ride one does not linger.
The toughest stretch of the ride was when we rode for 7 miles in open farmland and getting slammed by 15-20 mph winds. Though shall not give up the quest, however, it will just take a little longer. There were a number of lunch choices in Lockhart but I have never been able to sit long when there is a high mileage do so after eating a PB&J sandwich at the sag, I kept going and the last 30 miles we had a tail wind blowing us into Bastrop. You can never count on a tail wind but was happy for the help.Happy news, Chef Linda is once again cooking tonight.
Chef Linda should be named a National Treasure. Especially after a rough day. This day sounds more like a mixed bag of weather, sort of like a Chinese menu - one from column A, one from column B and every day a new mix. Really nice that the tail wind came just when you needed a boost.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog. Sounds like you are haveing a great time.
ReplyDeleteJust remember, anytime you are have trouble going up a hill, I'm actually behind you hollering to "hammer".
Mark