Here we are Clovis, New Mexico and just 10 miles from our next state, Texas. The wind is howling at 50 - 60 mph and the snow is coming down.After a cold start yesterday in Taos the day warmed as we headed South and East and thoughts of warmer weather and huge Texan steaks started to fill ones mind. Cycling all day everyday allows you to think about many things, the fantastic things we have seen, the massive vistas that this country has and what am I going to eat tonight....
Wind was a factor yesterday but as we turned to a more easterly direction a tail wind helped us make up lots of ground with Andy and I averaging over 24mph on the bike during our last couple of legs.
Taos was amazing with the people there extending an incredibly warm welcome that I doubt will ever be surpassed. A civic reception in the main plaza with singing and music, a police escort followed by Zorro on horseback and a great party in the evening and a chance to meet and chat to the people who helped make it all happen there.
Halfway through our challenge and we've seen so many amazing sites and places its hard to take it all in. Highlights so far have to include though:-
- The Grand Canyon (when the weather cleared)
- Cycling on Route 66
- Monument Valley
- Taos
- Mount Brazos climb
Phil (cold feet) Jenkins
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