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Month: March 2024

‘Around the Bend’ 24′ Day 4/4

March 27, 2024 by TenderJewels

Alas, all good things must come to an end, and my butt was starting to get sore. This trip was special for many reasons, but one small one was that I never had to use my rain fly. There’s no condensation when I wake up, the air is fresh and breezy, and I can see … Read more

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‘Around the Bend’ 24′ Day 3/4

March 27, 2024 by TenderJewels

Discretion may be the better part of valor, as two full days of riding starts to catch up with me. I don’t even remember when I fell asleep or what I dreamed about. It was that kind of deep slumber that hits when you’re fully satisfied. Sometimes I think my inflatable sleeping pad, mummy bag, … Read more

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‘Around the Bend’ 24′ Day 2/4

March 27, 2024 by TenderJewels

I ready my breakfast and eat hearty, for today I have a lot of off-roading to do! We previously left off with me falling asleep immediately at a hotel in Alpine, TX. After not one, not two, but three hot baths after one of the coldest rides of my life, I slowly emerged from my … Read more

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‘Around the Bend’ 24′ Day 1/4

March 14, 2024 by TenderJewels

I head towards Big Bend to join 100+ other Two Wheeled Texans for a weekend adventure rally. There is a place. Full of wonder, where like-minded adventurists from diverse backgrounds can seek one another out. A place where the commonality of riding on two wheels with a dash of Texas pride fills up your calendar … Read more

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