Bike Angels

Seminole Canyon Historical Park- we camped here and got a great tour of the canyon pictographs and cave dwellings from the Paleo-Indians. We crossed the beautiful Pecos River before reaching the park.

The Southern Tier has been hugging the Mexican border of Chihuahua and Coahuila. We had two experiences with Border Patrol visiting us at our overnight campsites. Always unsettling to have a flashlight shining into your tent, but once they know we are American cyclists they leave us alone.

The canyonlands were fascinating- harsh environment and much hardship and bloodshed for Spaniards, Native Americans, Hispanic, and pioneers. Historical markers line the roads- so we ride and read!

Temperatures are really heating up, so we were glad the route took us towards the Hill Country. Sheep, goat, cattle and hunting ranches abound. We have long stretches of no services requiring us to stock up on food and water. The bikes are loaded.

We are so grateful to the many folks who have helped us along our journey with water, directions, food, housing, and hospitality. Here are just a few of the "Biker Angels" we have encountered.

Cookie and Walt water us up near Three Way, AZ

Dave from Gila Bike and Hike in Silver City, New Mexico spent a few hours tuning up our bikes. We have had many flats due to goat head pricklers, cactus spines and tire wire so we stocked up on tubes too.

Father Robert from San Luis Church in Chamberino, NM allowed us to camp in the courtyard of the Catholic church

Sessy and Jorge let us take refuge at the fire house in Acala, TX, then filled our water bottles

Warm Shower hosts, Joni and Dexter Tooke, provided us a wonderful overnight stay. He has completed RAAM twice, which is a race cycling across America in 12 days. He hopes to be the oldest to finish it when he attempts it in 2016 when he is 66 years old!!!

Much appreciation to all the kindness bestowed on us. We will pay it forward upon return. Bless you all😇

Marit rides with the free roaming sheep near Kerrsville, TX. Tomorrow we should be in Austin.