A West Texas cyclist tackles his first solo long ride in over a year at Corpus Christi's Conquer the Coast. From bridge anxiety to mechanical issues to the mental challenge of Mustang Island's 18-mile stretch, this 66-mile journey around the bay becomes both personal triumph and practical guide for future coast conquerors.
Category: Stories & Side Quests
The stuff I actually enjoy: D&D, board games, maybe some other nerdy distractions. Tangents welcome. Progress optional.
Goodbye, Abilene. At Least For a Little While.
From Wuthering Heights discussions that sparked our relationship to watching our child's first steps, Abilene shaped us profoundly. We married, built careers, and became parents here. When leaving hurts, it means a place became home. Sometimes faith means recognizing when a beautiful chapter ends.


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