The State Fair of Texas

Michele had Friday off so we went to the State Fair and it was a perfect day, we went to the K-9 shows and watched dogs race, catch Frisbees and do long distance water jumps. We also went to the birds of the world show and it was cool watching the birds free fly and do tricks. It was impressive to have a large hawk fly close over your head at a about 100 mph. This picture shows Michele outside the first aid station where she was treated for a splinter she got from the wood seats.No Texas fair is complete without visiting Big Tex and hearing him say howdy folks, welcome to the State Fair of Texas.

We then went to Lake Murray Oklahoma to meet the bicycle club and had a great time riding to Turner Falls and back with the Ardmore Bicycle club. These guys (and gals) were strong from all the hills in the area. The turn around point was at a radio antenna up a 2 mile 7% grade. We had a nice turnout of GDB riders (greater Dallas Bicyclists) and had options for those who didn't want 70 miles of hills. I of course did the long ride and with the strong headwind all the way back I was beat. Michele rode strong with her group and they rode 42 miles to the town of Gene Autry and visited the so named museum.

I took this pic while enjoying the rural countryside drafting off of the locals, this was a fun trip. We spent Sunday resting and going to Church where the preacher just happens to be a cyclist also.

Mind your manners

Dennis