Journal Entries

Nice day to ride in the Texas Hill Country... 43 mile loop out to catch Keese and Welgenhausen roads.

Chris and Dennis are embarking on a cycle in 3 weeks time around the East Cape to celebrate Chris’ retirement from the only full time job he’s ever had. We’re not camping this time, but staying in pubs and air bnb’s. I think about 80ks a day should do us as it’s a wee bit hilly in New Zealand and we are no spring chickens! I need to get away from the consulting room!

Nice to know that I'm somebody! We made it to Hico around 3 p.m. and checked in at the Midland Hotel in Downtown Hico. Time to eat some dinner and rest up for our second day of the gravel tour - tomorrow Comanche, Texas!

Reminds me of this quote from Christmas Vacation, "​Clark, I’d like to try to fumigate this here chair, it’s a good quality item."

Getting closer to Hico...

Taking a break at Tommy's Gas Station in Iredell.

Always time to stop a see a donkey or two.

Heather and John climbing a hill - Heather looks a little more intense than John :)

Nanette and Ronnie are focused on their climb...

Susan is always full of smiles!