MCGTTX Day 3

It was so nice to see Gareth at Hotel Texan again! I really love that little hotel!

I took my time with the delicious banana bread and coffee, and didn't roll until 08:00. It was a bit chilly again, 55°F or so, but not bad at all.

It was a pretty short day simply going south. I hit a patch of I-20 that couldn't get over 60 mph despite the speed limit being 75 because of all the trucks running side by side. 🤬🤬🤬. So I hopped off and used the service roads for a few miles between stops.

I had a great lunch in Pecos: BBQ brisket sandwich with green beans, cole slaw, and sweet tea 🤤🤤🤤. Of course, I over did it, so the next 85 miles were tiresome.

As soon as I went over the Davis Mountains, the temperature shot up about 20 degrees to the high 80s. After cruising through Fort Davis, I grabbed a little gas in Marfa to get me down to Presidio. I took a break at the gas station and got some food for this evening. I didn't peel any layers because I only had 35 miles to go to my planned stop. I probably should have though.

One of my favorite roads in Texas is FM170 from Presidio through Lajitas to Big Bend National Park. It's a rollercoaster with its dives into and out of arollos, which today we're full of sand and very slippery. So, my 35 miles turned into an hour-long, sweaty mess. By the time I got to the Tepee Rest Stop, just after 17:00, I was ready to get off the bike. Good thing this was my planned overnight spot 😉.

I broke out my new chaise lounge slash camping cot and I am soooo glad I have this with me. The wind is blowing and beginning to cool off now. I've peeled all my riding gear and put on my flipflops. The beef jerky, trail mix, and powdered Gatorade are washing away the heat, just like the wet wipes washed the grime off my face and hands.

Now let's set up the rest of the gear....

And it fits in the tent! Yay! I forgot to check that before I left, but yay it fits! It's so worth having it strapped to the top of the bike 🤣. I'm going to sleep well tonight.

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