Originally Posted by
lphilpot
Which way did you ride the loop? Southwest or northwest from Fort Davis? I've driven it many times, but I'm not close to riding it ... yet.
I was out there in April for the Texas Star Party at the Prude Ranch and took my bike, but I only rode about 30 miles total. All things considered, I was still pleased, given "where I am" in ability and where I'm from, elevation-wise (~100'). I rode about 10 miles out on the loop off the Marfa highway then turned around. The wind was pretty brisk that day.
Didn't see any sun-dried loogies, though.
I like to ride it counter-clockwise and get the worst of the climbing over first.
It finally rained, according to my daughter who lives in Marfa, so I guess the sun-dried loogies are gone now.
October is the best time, less windy than April.
Don in Austin