Today our 8am start was cancelled due to high winds – it was an ok direction from N/NE but too strong and gusty especially on hwy 90 again all day with 70mph+ vehicles and semi-trucks. Enjoyed a leisurely breakfast at the local Ferguson Motors Cafe & Coffee. And then drove to Marathon, our destination today; dropped off gear at Airbnb and on to Big Bend National Park. Even with dust-filled skies, it was worth the long day of driving. Amazing geology and dipped our toes in the Rio Grande.
Since Jody has been so great as our support driver, wanted to give a shout out to our son Peter who at 17 years old in 2015 was our first bicycling support driver. Definitely not easy to hang with one’s parents all summer long as a “rising senior” in high school, but he did do a great job and saw a big part of the middle section of the U.S. And hey, turned 18 in Fort Scott, KS! Thanks again, Peter, for supporting your parents during the long summer of our first TransAmerica bicycle ride! ❤️
TransAm Cycle 3.0 
Remember my “Beware the shreds of truck tires.” It was such a common problem for us that I still have a sample as a memento of that trip. With ever tube change or patch, we ran a finger along the inside rim of the tire to check for those same wires you describe!
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Thanks. Indeed I’ve done that every time!
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What a great day despite the long drive and reduced cycling! So glad you were able to dip your toes in the Rio Grande too….Kudos Peter and Jody and your other sherpa for making your cycle days smooth. Enjoy the early Sunday ride with minimal cars!
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Good choice to take the support van when wind is that strong!
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Fun picture from 2015! I forgot that Peter was your #1 SAG driver. Kudos to all the drivers and the crew for making good decisions!
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