October, 2015

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Push On And Power Through

Marfa, TX to Marathon, TX

Waking up early to beat the wind hasn’t been an entirely successful strategy. At best, I’ve been able to get an hour of riding in before the wind unleashed its fury. Part of the issue being that it’s too dark to ride much before 8:00. Another part of the issueRead More …


Arachnophobia

Van Horn, TX to Marfa, TX

As the days and weeks pass and we move further and further into the fall season, the days really become visibly shorter. In Van Horn, TX it really doesn’t start to get light out until about 8:00 am. That makes it a bit challenging to get an early start. IRead More …


Motel City (Or Town, Actually)

Sierra Blanca, TX to Van Horn, TX

Sometimes geographic limitations dictate the day’s itinerary. Today was one of those days. Essentially there were two potential destinations for today’s ride. The first was Van Horn, the destination I had originally targeted on Friday before the wind scuttled those plans. The second option was Marfa. Van Horn was onlyRead More …


Fun And Games

Sierra Blanca, TX

It’s always a bit of a relief to wake up after a rough day to find yourself fully recovered. Or at least essentially recovered. This morning was one of those mornings. Yesterday’s gruelling ride was officially history and it was time to look ahead. Of course, looking ahead today meantRead More …


It’s Not All Fun And Games

San Elizario, TX to Sierra Blanca, TX

The fear of brutal headwinds had me up before the sun again today. I wasn’t on the road before sunrise but I was on the move before 7:30. My hope was that I’d be able to put some kilometres behind me before the wind really kicked in. Sadly, as hasRead More …


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