88 Miles Today, 873 miles down

This morning started at 42 degrees, new snow on the nearby mountain and a rainbow. It was too cold for me I sagged for 25 miles and rode the last 63 miles. There were 6 flats today. An incredible ride with minimal traffic and a decent shoulder without a rumble strip.

Can you see part of pecan grove and a simple wooden fence near the Rio Grande? Then there were horses too.

That cute kid is our tour leader. She teaches Yoga, is a massage therapist and rides a mean bicycle. Oh, did I say she is quite an encouragement to us? I watched her do a handstand. I wonder how old I’ll have to be to do that?

Tomorrow’s ride is thru El Paso — 22 lefts and rights. Watch for traffic here and there, get on the sidewalk as soon as you can - that’s how I fell. I’m still sportin’ a purple hip and a sore rib.