I'm going back into my memory bank on this one but I remember it like it was yesterday... How could I forget.
The day started like most days, not that early but earlier than others. The difference with today was it was freezing. Like a couple degrees above zero with a wicked wind in the face. Terrible. I ride one mile and put on all my rain gear in an attempt to feel my toes again. Rode another six miles before stopping into a gas station to warm up. Tough start.
Stopped for lunch outside of Austin and for more heat. I think I drank an entire pot of coffee while a guy told me I should read a book about a guy walking across America. I told him I already met a guy doing it. Looks like it must be a good idea, everyone is doing it.
Mile by painstaking mile straight shot along the highway I made it to Austin and found my hostel. The whole day I just kept my head down and tried to not focus on how cold I was. First impression of Austin is that I could totally live there. There was a train and so many bike lanes! Just a good looking town also, pretty city. Best part about it is that I can get warm again, sweet heat.
Trip stats
Hours riding:
Day miles: 66.04
Total miles west: 1508.78
Average speed: 10.6 mph
Max speed: 27.0 mph
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