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HELLO!

Welcome back. Seven years after my first ride across the United States, I am doing it again.

This blog will document my trek.

Day 31 - La Grange to Navasota (72.7 miles)

Beautiful riding day, cool temperatures and sunny weather….and headwinds. At the 7 mile mark, a washed out bridge created a logistics problem. Turns out the bypass was on beautiful roads, and added “only” 5 extra miles to our total. Lots of interesting sights today, the original site of Baylor University, cattle farms, ranches, and lots of open space, and even an animal refuge with zebras. Tonight we’re staying at Airport Landing RV Park in Navasota. BTW, place is new, shower facility not built. We showered at the Circle T Truck Stop….a first for me.

Original site of Baylor Female College, founded in 1846.

Building at Baylor Women’s College

Cattle grazing under the watchful eye of the lead steer

The Surly Boys - Joe and Mike riding their Surly Disc Truckers. Each morning starts with “How are you feeling today?” “I’m feeling pretty Surly” “I’m feeling pretty Surly myself”…it’s an inside joke only Surly owners understand.

One massive cattle grazing alone

Cool clouds and trees near Baylor

Zebra in Texas?

The Timberline Crew: Chance, Calvin, Miranda, Lance, and Megan. Missing: Sherry

Deer near the pool

A crazy house on the Colorado River near the campground

Sasquatch is everywhere

Day 30 - Lockhart to La Grange (61.0 miles)