Parked and Ready
My car and bike parked in the Lee High School Annex lot before the ride.
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Ready to Start
We're waiting at the starting line for the Mayor of Baytown to start the
ride. |
Approach to the Bridge
My fellow riders and I approach the Fred Hartmann Bridge in the far distance.
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Starting to Climb
We're starting to climb the Fred Hartmann Bridge; note the riders already
having problems with flats. |
Refineries Everywhere
After the Fred Hartmann Bridge we passed by every refinery and chemical
plant in Baytown. |
The Monument?
The San Jacinto Monument is looming in the far background on our way to
the Ferry. |
Waiting for the Ferry
The bikers line up waiting to get on the Lynchburg Ferry; the first rest
stop is to the right. I ate my Powerbars and drank the Gatorade from my
bike pack. |
Crossing the San Jacinto River
On the Lychburg Ferry crossing the San Jacinto River. About 50-75 bikers
were on each trip. |
Through the Highlands
After crossing IH 10 we made our way through the streets of Highlands. |
Second Rest Stop
The second rest stop on Wallisville Road; I carbed up on bananas and Gatorade.
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The Third Leg
On the third leg of the ride, feeling pretty good. |
House With Azaleas
I passed a beautiful old-style white house with a front porch, columns,
and azaleas out front. |
The Third Rest Stop
The Boy Scouts of Baytown manned the third rest stop. The end is near! |
Flags Fly High
Before leaving on the final leg of the ride I snapped this photo of the
flags flying high over the rest stop. |
Getting Passed
On the last leg of the ride bikers were passing me. |
That Bridge Again
As we got closer to the finish line the Fred Hartmann Bridge began to loom
again in the distance. |
Finished!
Another rider snapped this photo of me after I made the wrong turn and missed
the finish line. |
Finished Again!
Another photo of me after the ride. |
Westminster Presbyterian
The sign in front of Westminster Presbyterian on Bayway Drive. I helped
my Dad build this sign when I was a kid, don't remember how old. |
Car and Church
My car in front of Westminster Presbyterian. It's much the same as the last
time I was there, for my Dad's funeral. |