Dolly's Bike Blog

Musings about fun between my legs

East Texas

April 9: La Grange to Navasota, TX

Today may be my most favorite biking day so far, because of the scenery, though the wind was a distraction. We had been warned of a possible storm this evening, so the winds were swirling, and at times quite strong. Of course, we enjoyed the few times it was a tailwind.

I loved seeing this tandem, when we passed it early in the ride. Hopefully Don and I will be riding together in Florida, when my tour is over.

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As we rode through Warrenton, there were remnants of the antique shows, which ended over the weekend.

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Our first sag, around 16 miles, was in Round Top near Henkel Square.

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I noticed this border in the public restroom, which was not an outhouse.

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Shortly after the sag, we entered Washington County.

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I’ll let the photos highlight the next 20 miles.

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Just after Gay Hill, we had a second sag stop at this Friedans Church.

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At mile 46, we found sandwiches at the Independence General Store.

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Now well nourished, we enjoyed the quiet country roads. Again the photos speak for the beauty.

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We only spent 3 miles on Farm Road 912, but certainly didn’t find this a welcoming sign.

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About 12 miles from the end of the ride, we were offered the side trip option to visit Washington on the Brazos State Historical Site. I was the only one of the group who wandered off route.

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This was the site of the Convention of 1836, which produced the Texas Declaration of Independence, and created the government of the Republic of Texas. I enjoyed learning more about the history.

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I cycled alone into Navasota, crossing the Brazos River, and entering Grimes County.

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I passed this display of the six flags over Texas: from right to left: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America, United States.

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We are staying at the Best Western in Navasota – and looking forward to a day off tomorrow.

71 miles today; average 10.5 mph.

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