New Schus

Incredible, isn't it? This trip can more or less be divided into three equal thirds: Pre-Texas, Texas, and Post-Texas.

Our injured rider Becky was able to rejoin us this week on a recumbent trike. So far she's barreling up the hills just fine. She will head back home to get the pins out of her hand later this week and we hope she can rejoin us shortly.

It has been a truly fascinating experience to tour the country on the roads less traveled, and it is a stark contrast to the view from the interstates. On the smaller roads we have had the opportunity to venture through older towns with strong history and character. In La Grange, TX we met an 88 year old couple that still runs a small grocery on the town square with handwritten signs in the window. A man named Charlie (who had been the town barber for 30 years) told us the history of many of the town buildings, and of the tree where all of the local soldiers have mustered since the Texas Mexico wars. There were several places that this community left oak trees standing, even in the center of some roadways.

We've had some beautiful rides through the country lately, with stunning wildflowers