Thanks for the story. I ride my bike daily here in So Cal.
You are a good writer and know how to keep suspense with the pounding thirst.
I am reminded of how Crusaders marching from Paris to Jerusalem in the 1100’s would get very, very thirsty. Then they would see a river and then some soldiers would die from drinking too much. Sad.
Sorry to hear about the negroes and cholos. Glad you know self defense and carry weapons.
I see on google that Dallas is 81º with 78% humidity. Not the best cycling weather.
I ride along Wilshire Blvd from Santa Monica to downtown LA. 90% peaceful and 10% sketchy because of bums.
I see a lot of cyclists wearing bladders of water on their backs. Hint hint.
I see on google that Dallas is 81º with 78% humidity.
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That’s only because we had thunderstorms hit about 4pm CST and the Rangers game was delayed from 7 until 9:45pm CST. The temp hit 107*F at DFW airport prior to the storms.
I have the equipment, I own like I think 5 CamelBaks. I was just completely over estimating my fitness versus the conditions.
I’ve learned some hard lessons over my time and a lot of them involved two wheels. I can’t count the number of times I’ve done a similar trip with only slightly better preparation. But that was 20 pounds and 20 years ago :)