We have completed over a thousand miles of riding, so far.
Another 70+ mile day with a shifting headwind / crosswind. To make
the ride a little more daunting, the last 20 miles was on “chip
seal”, very rough road. Our bodies are still rattling. We completed
the last twenty miles without stopping. This being the fourth
consecutive day with headwinds, I wanted a break, but Lisa said she
felt good and didn’t need a break. Being a male, I wasn’t going
to be the one that needed to rest.
Once we got to camp we were greeted with an open air shower. They
designer or construction crew had a shortage of lumber. The walls
were only neck high with inches between the boards. Ours even had a
vertical gap which allowed a line of sight into our shower, which
Lisa covered with our towels, and allowed a cool breeze.
Dinner was my favorite dish, paella. We passed on the optional
trip to view the Marfa Lights. Lisa stopped at the Prada store
located in the middle of nowhere (Valentine, TX).
Note: We are back in the central time zone, until we midway
through Florida.
After pedaling our tandem bicycle 2,909 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in 2013, we will be duplicating the journey on single bikes this time. This should be easier for Jeff and more challenging for Lisa as she shifts from passenger to driver. Once again, we will be raising funds for Custom Canines Service Dog Academy. The Pedal 4 Paws blog is sponsored by Verizon, who provided the equipment that ensures a reliable internet connection throughout the Southern United States.
Trip Summary
Day 52: 2929 miles completed, 8 states, 7 flat tires, 4 flat mattresses, 40 new friends and Bruce #1, 8 rest days
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