I have been spending the past week cycling in Fredericksburg, TX. This is a cycling mecca. During the previous week there were 360 riders registered for Texas Hell Week. Our group was 13 for the week. Seven members from our Denver cycling club, the COBRAS (COlorado Bicycling Racing Association for Seniors), joined several previous CrossRoads Cycling Adventures riders. We had a blast. I rode 256 miles over the past 6 days. This is hill country and there was lots of climbing each day, up to 3,500 feet for me. Barbie from Crossroads 2009 was able to drive here from San Antonio on the first day and ride with us. The picture shows Barbie, myself, and Tracy, owner of CrossRoads Cycling. We had a short distance and long distance group each day and would eat together each night. Several have said that they would like to do this again.

Some of my fellow COBRAS clubmates: MeanMac (closest), Jim (left), and Dave. We are on a 56 mile ride with 3500 feet of climbing.

Craig was my roommate for the week. We are returning from visiting the Lyndon Johnson State Park, a recovery day before we get back in the car tomorrow for the return to Denver. Craig is a heck of a rider!

Finally, there are some other COBRAS in town. While walking through town today, I noticed several 427 Cobra cars. Not sure if they are originals or replicas though. We could probably get $100 for our jerseys. It is two days back to Denver and I will then be off to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Monday for a week. Our resort has spin classes and Pepe will be sure to work me hard. I am looking forward to dinner on Tuesday with Hank and Carol.