March 21, 2022
Suzy, Jim and Curt are returning to the asphalt highways of the southernmost states of the USA. We have half of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida remaining to ride.
Little did we know when we stopped our adventure ride across America due to the Coronavirus Pandemic shutdown that it would not be until 2 years later that we would be able to resume our ride. Finish what you start! We vowed to each other we would pick up in Del Rio, Texas and continue on to St Augustine, FL.
So…the Redux…. Starts again soon! April 2, 2022, we depart Billings, MT for Del Rio, TX. Logistics this time are a bit more complicated than 2 years ago. It seems one way pickup rentals from Billings to Del Rio are no longer available/possible. Instead we will head WEST 2 hours and get a pickup in Bozeman, MT and drive it to San Antonio, TX (airport to airport). San Antonio is 2 hrs EAST of Del Rio. The challenges don’t stop there, however. Upon our arrival in San Antonio, we can rent a 1-way UHaul 15’ truck to Del Rio. (120 miles). Mind you, typical rental trucks and cars do not allow one-way rentals. This should get us to our start point in Del Rio. Drop off the U Haul, load up the panniers on our bicycles and “bon voyage” y’all! East Texas, hill country, wildflowers and bbq….we’re coming for you!!!
The excitement is growing, the test packing has begun. Some food supplies have been purchased, the bicycles are tuned up and one test ride (20 mi) is all this lady is going to get. As they say, we’ll have plenty of saddle time to get in shape. First week will be rough (again)!
Jim has plotted an itinerary. No doubt something will happen (like weather) to mess up the best laid plans but at least there’s a general idea. Some AirBnB’s, motels and campsites have been pre-arranged.
Look for more as the day of departure arrives. Wish us luck🙌
cinnicrew 