Texans in Colorado
It is a fact resented by many Coloradans that Texans are pouring into this beautiful Rocky Mountain State, buying up every piece of land possible. In fact, there is a joke some Texans like to toss about over beers and …
Category: Texas
Mid-Summer Desert Sojourn
Despite living it up in the Colorado Rockies, deep down, I knew I missed Big Bend and my desert family. Suddenly finding myself with five days free of commitments, I made my way to Texas, anxious to experience the full …
West Texas Road Trip
Over the years, it has been my pattern that once I arrive in South Brewster County, I don’t leave. At most, I travel north to Alpine for a night to take in a movie. Otherwise, I rarely leave the confines …
Birthday Bike Ride or, The Apocalypse Ride
Monday, March 12th was my 44th birthday. On Sunday the 11th, I lead a few friends around the region for what would turn out to be a 53mile slog that we named The Apocalypse Ride. The night before, chatting with …
Bike Fest 2018; just another day in the desert
Another President’s Day long weekend, another Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest. Except, this wasn’t just another couple days riding bikes in the desert. This was a Bike Fest to remember. First, there were the numbers. The 500 spots …