Day 27: Thursday 03/31/16, Concan, TX to Kerrville, TX

Day 27 distance: 72 miles

Total miles:  1491 miles

Elevation gain: 2500 feet

Map of today's ride:

We left River Bend this morning about 7:30 am, dressed lightly, as it was a warm morning with no wind. It had been foggy during the night, but the fog had lifted, so it was safe to ride when we left. About 15 miles into the ride, the headwind came up, and although not real strong for most of the ride, it did slow us down.

Today's ride was through the heart of Texas Hill Country. That means not only was it a beautiful ride with great scenery, but it also means that there were a lot of hills or "rollers." Everyone was tired at the end of the day due to the many "ups and downs." The highlight of the day was when we reached the "boot fence" which is the half way point of this year's C2C!

When we reached Kerrville this afternoon, the temperature was 78 degrees, but I don't believe it felt as humid as when we left River Bend this morning. To celebrate the day, Bubba had Anne prepare a delicious rib eye steak dinner for everyone!

 

It was a beautiful morning  when we left River Bend around 7:30 am this morning.

 

These Hill Country ranchers are big on fancy gates to their spreads!

 

Interesting name for this spread! From left to right, coasters Wayne Andresen (your blogger), Gerald Allard, Kurt Frederick, and SAG member (and this year's official C2C photographer,) John Murphy.

 

This was a typical stretch of road today.

 

The beautiful Guadalupe River.

 

Your blogger at the half way point of this year's C2C!

 

A proud Texas Longhorn with his young ones in tow.

 

I think they should add after "Texas", the phrase, "or Texans!"

Since we rode along the Guadalupe River for many miles, I felt it deserved a second picture.

 

However, in this part of a Texas, you don't need a river to view a pretty scene!

 

Tonight's dinner menu.

 LINK to Day 27 of my 2015 C2C blog.