All the talk of indian paintbrushes and Texas wildflowers is making me homesick! Sounds like an awesome ride. I have fond memories of spending summers in Bandera at camps and dude ranches. I may not have been born in Texas or live in Texas anymore, but my heart is still there.

Those gusts will get you. I'll take hills over strong headwinds any day. I live in the foothills of the Appalachians, so I can do hills. 12% sucks, but I did a ride last night with several climbs over 20% (worst was 29%!!! ). Been riding with a girl who just moved from Austin and she said, "I thought I could climb until I moved here!!"

I was in Houston visiting family back in February, and went riding out around West Ft. Bend Country (Richmond/Fulshear area). Had a crosswind going out and MASSIVE headwind coming home. I wanted to die the last 25 miles in. I would've killed to climb a giant hill instead. On the plus side, it was way warmer than home! I was wearing short sleeves and shorts while the natives were wearing long sleeves and tights. I got some funny looks


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