Project 2950: Pedaling Coast-to-Coast on the Southern Tier: Brackettville to Leakey TX

Friday, September 5, 2025

Brackettville to Leakey TX

Texas Hill Country...hills, chipped asphalt, wind and heat. Not to mention the Porsche and MC clubs! Great day on the bike and lunch in Camp Wood. Ps... went through my 1st ICE checkpoint.

Note the climb towards the end of the day...category 4 and the heat made it seem like forever! (8-10% grade)

Brackettville to Leakey TX

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3 comments:

DavidSeptember 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Nueces means walnuts.
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Hayden BuffordSeptember 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Looks beautiful out there!Enjoy the ride!
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Randy BuffordSeptember 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Thanks David and Hayden for the support and letting me know the translation!
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The Why

I'm setting out to ride the 2,950 miles of the Southern Tier Cross-Country Bike Route, and with the fantastic support of Cycle of Life Adventures, I get to focus on the "why." For me, this ride is about truly seeing the USA at a human pace. It's a bucket list goal that represents a profound physical and mental challenge that has given me purpose as I invest in my wellness journey.As a servant business leader, I've spent a career putting others first, and this journey is a conscious step toward finding more balance—proving that it's possible to serve others while also pursuing personal goals. And, of course, it's about remembering to have fun and experience long-distance cycling in the biggest way imaginable. So, clip in and follow along!