Trans America Cycling Day 29 - La Grange, TX to Navasota, TX

The link to today's route and statistics is found here.
Today was a pleasant day for riding, but the humidity is starting to become a factor.  The temperature was 68 F when we left La Grange, and when we arrived in Navasota the temperature was 85 F and the humidity 54%.  

 Today we were privileged to be welcomed to Navasota by the Mayor of Navasota, Mayor William A. Bert Miller, III and the Executive Director of the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Johnny McNally.  They came to the Best Western Motel in Navasota to recognize our efforts to cycle across America to benefit military veterans and thereby raise awareness of the 22 suicides a day by veterans and active duty military personnel.   Our team of cyclists are most appreciative of their visit and are honored to meet them.  These two gentlemen made our day!
From left, Mayor Bert Miller, Mr. Johnny McNally, cyclists, Best Western staff and family

 Our meeting with the Navasota Mayor and the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce came about because the proprietor of the Best Western, Mr. Yash Thakkar, informed the Mayor's office of the visit of the Save-22-a-Day cycling team.
Thanks to Mr. Yash Thakkar, Proprietor of the Best Western Motel in Navasota

Navasota, a wonderful stop on our journey across the nation

 SAG1 was in Burton today.  Burton at one time was the end of the railroad line, so there were stage coaches that took travelers from Burton to their final destination.  Cyclists are pictured with a replica of one of the 19th century stage coaches.
Group 1 messing around

Group 2 has their act together

 The second SAG stop was at the site of the original Baylor University.  The columns pictured are from the main building on campus.  Baylor is the oldest university in Texas and the largest Baptist university in the world.
Columns from original Baylor University site in the Republic of Texas

 The area around SAG2 was littered with live oak trees.
Shade of a live oak felt great at the SAG on a hot and humid day

Fearless Chuck scaled a live oak
Moss balls in live oaks instead of
Spanish Moss further east


At another site the cows sought out a live oak tree.
Everyone loves the shade of a live oak

 TAC staff warned us about a narrow, single-lane tunnel on the route today.
Ray says Ahnie, you go first and make sure no cars are coming


We passed some historical military hardware today.
The power is in the wheels . . . . Specialized

 Near the end of the ride in Navasota riders sought out a cool drink at the DQ.
This is how we SAG, bring it on DQ!

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