Originally Posted by
10 Wheels
March 19, 2009
We line up at Dave's House for pics.
The Fog delayed the start.
First Camp Site
Brazos Bend State Park
Overflow Tent Camp Site
300 miles of Chip Seal riding
Second Camp at Rock Island
Showers and restrooms here.
Third Camp Site Lakewood Park, Gonzales TX
Tire Problems on the way To Goliad TX
Arrived at Goliad State Park, 75 miles of chip seal, hills, 25 mph headwinds
Goliad Camp Shelter
Trip Stats:
1 road race bike
2 touring bikes
1 recumbent
2 trikes
8 Days on the road
7,000 tire miles, 3 flats
502 total miles for my part.
Loved the pictures, especially the one of Goliad, where my late wife's great uncle is commemorated on the Battleground memorial. I must ride the bike down there one day. Sounds like you had a terrific ride. Chip seal isn't the greatest, but I'd rather have it than broken concrete!
John, in Austin.