Howdy from Dalhart, Texas- home of not much!
This morning we were treated to very strong tailwinds for our ride from Tucumcari to Dalhart. It was unbelievable!! We sailed along and had very little climbing. The road was smooth for the most part. Not much to look at today. I have noticed in the west that the roadkill is a lot different than Indiana. We have seen coyotes, snakes and lizards along the road.
Today we entered Texas where I sprinkled my sand so the good fairies will keep looking out for me. I took some pictures but the cell service is not allowing me to transmit them. I'll send them along when I can.
We rode past 3 cattle feed lots. There were thousands of steers in pens. From a distance the hills were all black. When we got closer we could see the cattle. I probably don't have to tell you about the smell. Plus there was a lot of bugs in the air. We were getting hit with them everywhere. I had to brush them off of my clothes, spit them out and wipe them off of my glasses. Nasty!! I felt bad for the animals. I was riding with Ray at the time. He said "there's my Big Mac!" Argh!
Here are my stats for today:
95.7 miles
5:08 time
32.8 max
18.6 average
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"Surprise Party" cake
My co-workers surprised me with this cake on my last day.
3 comments:
Lisa, it sounds like you're still going strong. Not that I'm surprised. I'm really enjoying your blog.
You humble me; seriously you do. I did the Horsey Hundred this weekend and am beat after just two days of riding and 150 miles. I don't know how you're riding like you are day after day. My hat goes off to you and your fellow travelers.
Be safe and have fun.
Kate
Lisa - - - It is fun to follow your trip day after day. You are doing an AMAZING piece of riding. And it appears you are having a great time. Please know I am thinking of you and wishing you a very safe and wonderful trip!
Don K
Lisa,
Did the smell make you think of Mark? hee hee! It was wonderful having Dan back on the trainer - although it still won't seem quite right until you are back in the group! The brownies were awesome! I had one before and one after the ride!
Stay tough my friend!
Kristen
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