We started with a long climb from the Rio Grande valley up onto a desert plateau, lunch stop in the boarded up town of Sierra Blanca, then a long, long haul across the plateau, and a short downhill into Van Horn and the KOA campground. 2000 feet of climbing in all.
The advantage of riding in a group is the opportunity for drafting, and I did my fair share today. Following about 2 feet behind the rider in front, it requires concentration but cuts the wind resistance enormously and really helps with head winds on the long stretches.
Tomorrow 5 of us are splitting off from the group and going to Marfa instead of Fort Davis for our rest day on Tuesday. A mecca for contemporary art, film buffs and gliding, there's sure to be some culture and excitement. We've rented what looks to be a very luxurious vacation house so we're looking forward to a nice day off and some R&R.
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