It is still dark and the starting line is ahead of me.

Behind me is downtown Wichita Falls.

I am waiting for the 7:00am starting time.

Finally, we cross the starting line.

Riders arrive at this rest stop in Iowa Park.

These riders and I relax for a little while at this stop in Iowa Park.

For the moment, it is all downhill.

At this rest stop, I have a little time to save a damsel in distress.

Hey, motorists! Watch for cyclists!

Don't make the left turn at US 287. The city of Vernon is not on the course!

I am overlooking US 287 to the east toward Wichita Falls.

We now take it easy at a rest stop at the north end of FM 2384.

Now it's time to travel down FM 1739.

Next, we take a northward turn on to FM 368.

Sometimes it gets lonely as hell out here.

Burkburnett.

Interstate 44. No, I'm not about to merge on to that.

Here is the rest stop at the Delphi factory on I-44.

The course takes us on to Sheppard AFB. We pass a B-52 along the way.

A C-130 is parked along the course.

Here is another look at downtown Wichita Falls, as the ride is about to come to a close.

Finally, I cross the finish line.

Here is a spectator's view of me crossing the finish line.

These two officers with the Texas State Guard let me take a picture with them.

These officers with the Wichita Falls Police Department let me stand in the shade with them for a moment.