The ride began with a 13 mile ride through Bastrop State Park. There were some serious hills but they were short. I only had trouble with one hill. I was half way up and my Garmin was at 18%. I knew I was not going to make it to the top. I also knew I could not get out of my pedals in time so I headed for the edge of the road. There was a nice soft patch on the side of the road. I made it and fell right on the pine needles. I must have been a very funny sight. Being a true bicycle lover my main concern was my bike. Somehow I managed to fall and hang onto my bike. I rolled and ended up like a dead bug holding my bike over my head. All I ended up with was a tiny scratch on my knee. I wish I had had someone around to take a picture of me. I must have really looked funny.
Here is an article about one of our riders:
http://stories.dailytimes.com/story.lasso?ewcd=caa9eb2bdc5a97a7
cute sign along the way. The Junk Queen is made of bales of hay
Wildflower for Zoey
I love this sign on the way into La Grange
Mary Jo at Weikel's Bakery. Home to authentic Czech Kolaches and Pastries. A word to the wise, never go to a bakery hungry, especially after a 40 mile bike ride.
3 comments:
Did you eat alligator? :-)
I mean a hungry bike rider...won't they eat just about anything?
(I would go for the pastries too!)
Glad you are OK after your fall in the pine needles!
I sure hope those two shops never combine ideas and sell alligator pastries! I am very proud of you for perservering, and for saving your bike :)
Hey Patty - I just finished the Louisiana Bayou bike trip & didn't see any pine needles, be careful out there :-) See you up 'north'.
Georgia
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