Texas Bicycling Action – March 31, 2023
Southern Tier 2023
By Sharon Greenwood | www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 26: Sanderson to Seminole Canyon, TX: Headwind Hell
Thursday March 30, 2023, 82 miles (132 km) – Total so far: 1,316 miles (2,118 km) It was nice to wake up in a church classroom and not have to break camp. Kathy made breakfast of bacon and fresh eggs from the pastor’s chickens. Delicious! That would be the best part of this day. On bikes at 8:15 to try to get ahead of the anticipated 20mph afternoon headwinds. The first 30 miles to the van water stop was pleasant even with the mild 7mph headwind. Inhaled a PB&J and back on route in 14 minutes. And then the wind gods spoke to us. The terrain was not all that bad with undulating sections of Hwy 90, but each climb that might have been enjoyable was a struggle and what should have been a fun 25mph mile descent, was a fast peddle to get to 14mph. The ride was …
Day 27: Seminole Canyon to Del Rio, TX: Scrubland Relief
Friday March 31, 2023, 42 miles (68 km) – Total so far: 1,358 miles (2,185 km) Finally a warm wake-up:60° at sunup. Stopped at Visitor Center for view of canyon and inside dioramas depicting history of the area. On route at 9:00. Good fast peddling on rolling roads through canyon walls. Water fill at Comstock gas station at mile 10. Not much scenery; they call this area Scrubland. Slight headwind about 7mph. Passed through Amistad National Recreation Area and the beautiful Amistad Reservoir provided some needed relief to the dry landscape. The water looks so inviting as the full sun now is high and it’s 80°. Sailed over the two lane bridge over the reservoir. Lots of RV Parks – must be …
Afternoon Ride with Adam. Wind was brutal.. Harris County, Texas
Dave Emerson | strava.com
VIVIS Racing Team Camp Day 2 Comal County, Texas
JD Racer-X (VIVIS Racing) | strava.com
I had 2 flats. Team vibes were amazing. Missing Pops!!!!
Texas Biking from Twitter
Sidewalks on #GardeniaStreet in District C doubling as separated bikeways ?@AbbieKamin? ?@HouPublicWorks? pic.twitter.com/i75Rdb97Aj
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) March 31, 2023
— Miss Vásquez (@Learningin2nd) March 31, 2023
They added a barrier and an orange sign. It’s kinda pushed off to the side, pedestrians and cyclists were going around it. I didn’t, out of respect for the person who passed away a week ago. RIP pic.twitter.com/LOYeBzPJd7
— Miss Vásquez (@Learningin2nd) March 31, 2023
STOLEN – Orange Haro K8FQ011105 in Lubbock, TX https://t.co/05nkbiJM1O
— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) March 31, 2023
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— Sun & Ski Sports (@SunAndSkiSports) March 31, 2023
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— Simon (@simontrose) March 31, 2023
A 2nd place in yesterday's @drivewayseries P123 race for @stefanrothe with Luke Pharis (Elevate) in 1st and Michael Jones (United Cycling) in 3rd.#elbowzracing #iamspecialized #myhyperthreads pic.twitter.com/AutiHij4gq
— ELBOWZ Racing (@elbowzracing) March 31, 2023