We Ride for Roger - Memorial Ride

We can't believe it's been a year since Roger was tragically killed by a distracted driver, who was on a cell phone. Roger was biking from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville Beach, FL to build awareness and raise funds for the victims of the 2010 Gulf Coast Oil Spill. We are honored that more than 20 Pensacola area cyclists will gather on October 6, 2011, to honor his legacy and help us finish Roger's remaining 300 miles, ending with a tire dipping on October 9th in the Atlantic ocean.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Tough Long Day In Texas

The old body could not get going this morning, so I did not leave Van Horn, TX until 8:30 AM.

It was another day of biking on I-10 into a very strong wind from the south/southeast. At times I was riding hard and only managing 10mph! The shoulder was ruff and the handlebars were vibrating causing my hands to go numb.
We passed many buttes and rolling land with an occasional oil well pumping that "Texas Tea"

Tonight we are staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Ozona, TX. Terry, the manager was kind enough to "comp" our room -Thanks Terry!

We ate at the Hitching Post and loved the Texas Chicken Fried Steak

The Ozona, TX area is know for it's wool & mohair production. It lies in Crockett County - named after Alamo hero, Davy Crockett.

Day 11 of Riding:

Total Daily Miles: 104

Total Ride Miles: 1139.9

Total Daily Elevation Climb: 2011'

Total Daily Ride Time: 91/2 hrs.

Average Daily Speed: 12.9mph

1 comment:

SteveSeptember 22, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Davy Crockett would be proud of your adventure!
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