Back when I was younger, and more foolish, I use to cycle for long hours in the Texas sun on the backroads around Wichita Falls, Tx. I loved cycling. There was something about being on the simple machine facing the elements of the the hills, the heat, and the wind. Of the three, the wind was far more of a challenge. The heat you can learn to live with. The hills were a challenge, but the wind? It was a never ending friction, more foe than friend. Most people don’t think about the wind in North Texas. They just think of the heat. But please realize, North Texas is right next to Oklahoma, where the wind comes whipping down the plains, blows into North Texas and drives us all mad. Dear Oklahoma, keep your wind.
So stepping into a Trek shop in Johnson City was a bit nostalgic. I love the smell of the tires, the look of the gears, the colors of the bikes, the dreams on two wheels. I also loved telling my stories of riding in the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred the few times I did. That was a challenge. It would be neat to buy a new bike, and hit the road. But those days are over.
Enjoy the Trek Shop for Dan’s Thursday Doors.
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Lovely photos, Tim. I have to say, I’m surprised to see a bike shop with bikes on display. Most of the ones around here have been “place your order and wait” for over a year. I, too, used to do some long distances on two wheels on a regular basis. New England drivers have forced me off the road, and a chronic neck and shoulder issue has kept me off my bike. I’d love to be able to browse my bike shop and try a few different seat/handlebar configurations, but there are very few in stock.
It looks like you had a great time in Johnson City. Thanks for sharing bits with us.
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Yes, the danger on the roads is one of the reason I quit riding. Around Wichita Falls, it was accepted. But so few areas are that it’s not worth the risk. Glad you use to ride. You know what I’m talking about. 🙂
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I do. I miss it.
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As Dan mentioned, I, too, was surprised to see a bike store that had bikes for sale. Here in the UK, you’ll be lucky to get one before Christmas. I can’t imagine riding a bike in all that heat, though. I’d need some air-con to keep me peddling.
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Yes, it is something, but doable, as 10,000 riders will tell you every year in August. 🙂
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Nice post. I particularly like the last street art photograph.
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Cool shop, love the way they display the bikes.
And yeah, I woulda said heat too. 🙂
Pat
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