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Another ride to Brazos Bend

Sunday I took another stab at biking from the house to Brazos Bend state park. As before, I foolishly waited until it was too hot before I left and was amply punished for it. I left just after 10am and it was already over 90F. By the time I made it the 40 miles into

Paws and Puddles

Yesterday was the annual Paws and Puddles charity bike ride, hosted and benefiting the Animal Alliance of Galveston County. This is one of the few organized rides here in the midst of the summer heat, but an important training opportunity for those of us planning to do the Hotter’N Hell 100 in August. This is

Fayetteville Good Ol’ Summertime Classic

Yesterday was the annual Fayetteville Good Ol’ Summertime Classic bike ride in Fayetteville, Texas. View Larger Map Fayetteville has a wonderful selection of moderately hilly roads to ride on, and the town itself has some of the best small town charm in Texas. This is the third time I’ve ridden this ride and the first