Day 22

It was cool and calm with light rain when I started out this morning. It was exciting to know that I would soon be in Texas.  I reached the state line in less than an hour.  Route 66 in Texas closely parallels it's replacement, I-40.  Although it was a bit rough, there was virtually no traffic. I mean like 1 car per hour!  It was like this all day except for an 8 mile stretch where I was routed on I-40.  I was hesitant to ride on the freeway, but there were no options.  I braced up and started down the merging ramp.  After a mile or so I got comfortable.  There was a 7' wide shoulder with rumble strips separating me from the Peterbilts.  It was also freshly paved and I rolled along well.  It was actually a nice diversion from old 66. The afternoon was warm & windy (headwinds of course!).  I  ended the day in Groom, TX, a distance of 73 miles.

Heading to Texas

Riding on I-40

Texas State Line