It was actually a bit chilly today on the ride from Sanderson to Marathon, Texas, which made the ride so great today. Sharon, the owner of the Roundhouse Café in Sanderson, opened her shop early to serve us breakfast, so I got started on a very full stomach. I started out on my own while most of the others were still eating; I was trailing Bennett, Blaise, and Fred. I rode about 15 miles before catching up to Fred, who, like me, had been enjoying the views and taking pictures. We rode for just a bit together before he dropped back to take it easy. After stopping at Judy’s van for a banana and some water, I rode with Crystal, Brian, Callie, Ash, Davide, Dan, and Allison for the rest of the day (with a few breaking away at one point). We played 20 Questions and named infamous people in alphabetical order to keep ourselves occupied. The last 15 miles were just amazing; I was averaging 20 mph and the scenery was like the desert vistas seen on TV. It was awesome.
In Marathon (which now joins Lander, WY, and Missoula, MT, as my favorite towns), I shopped at the local bookstore and bought a couple good reads, checked out our awesome motel (the Marathon Motel and RV Park), and had lunch at Johnny B’s. I talked to several locals and other visitors (Joan and Bill, Alta and Rick, Angelo, and Deborah).
Today was great. Tomorrow’s ride is to Marfa, which will be about 56 miles.
August 8, 2009 at 4:13 am
Hi Brianne,
My friend Polly Duke told me that she had met you when your group passed through Alpine, TX. I wish that I had known about your efforts when you were in San Antonio. My wife and I would have liked to have shown you some of that famous Texas hospitality. We live in Fair Oaks Ranch, 25 miles from the Alamo out I-10W. Maybe during another visit! Polly has also mentioned my 2005 cross-country trip on the Southern Tier with ACA – the journal of which is pubished on CGoaB.
Stay safe..Nolan Kuehn
August 14, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Hi Brianne,
I had a Ryan Kuehn in my kindegarten class this past year. Any relation to Nolan?
Love you,
Mom
July 28, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I’d like to ride with you sometime.
conrad