It was a cloudy day with light rain showers from about 11am to 4pm. Temperatures started in the low 70’s and the high was about 80. Day’s distance: 257 miles Total trip distance: 4,614 miles I left Texas Hill Country today, bound for the Gulf Coast. I found the Hill Country scenic, the Ranch Roads fun, and the people friendly. I’m certain I’ll be back … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 23

Clouds filled the skies with temperatures mostly in the 70’s. It was also more humid than past days. Day’s distance: 251 miles Total trip distance: 4,357 miles Today’s goal was to ride through Texas Hill Country, including the ‘Twisted Sisters’, three Ranch Roads identified by both the folks at Butler Maps as exemplary. It rained a bit overnight, but the roads were mostly dry when … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 22

The weather was mostly sunny with the clouds clearing up as the morning progressed. Temperatures started in the high 50’s and reached the mid 80’s. The winds were mild this morning but by this afternoon they were moderate and gusty. Day’s distance: 410 miles Total Trip distance: 4,106 miles I woke up early to get to breakfast at 7am when the restaurant opened. After parking … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 21

Temperatures reached the high 80’s with partly cloudy skies – mostly Simpsons clouds but I saw some thunderclouds north of Fort Davis. Winds were generally mild with some stronger gusts. Day’s distance: 186 miles Total trip distance: 3,696 miles My day started with breakfast at The Blue House Bakery, the cafe I tried yesterday. The breakfast burrito was delicious, as was today’s croissant. A triple … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 20

The weather was sunny and warm, with temperatures ranging from 55 this morning to the high 80’s this afternoon. Day’s distance: 92 miles Total trip distance: 3,510 miles Today was a rest day. My only scheduled activity on the bike was to visit Carlsbad Caverns. I was awakened several times in the early morning by vehicles leaving the park. We’re talking just after 4am. I … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 19

The weather was hotter today, with highs reaching the mid to upper 80’s in the afternoon. Winds were light with moderate gusts at times. Day’s distance: 281 miles Total trip distance: 3,418 miles It was almost 10am when I finally left Las Cruces today. An earlier departure was planned but eating breakfast at the motel, packing up, stopping to purchase a quart of oil from … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 18

Today’s weather was close to ideal. Temperatures from high 60’s to mid 70’s. Light winds with moderate gusts were the only downside. Day’s distance: 326 miles Total trip distance: 3,137 miles Despite getting up early, I didn’t get out of Bisbee until about 9:30am. I didn’t post to the blog last night and had to complete it this morning. Then I worked out my route … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 17