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03-19-23, 03:58 PM
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Posted By Brad L

We crossed the Piano Bridge (1885), named for the...

We crossed the Piano Bridge (1885), named for the sounds the planks made as you drove across, then on to St. Cyril and St. Methodius Catholic Church (1912) in Dubina and St. John the Baptist Catholic...
03-19-23, 03:45 PM
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Posted By Brad L

St. Mary's Catholic Church (1895) in Praha was...

St. Mary's Catholic Church (1895) in Praha was our first stop, then it was on to Nativity of Mary (1906) in High Hill.
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03-19-23, 03:26 PM
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Posted By Brad L

The weather looked terrible for yesterday’s...

The weather looked terrible for yesterday’s Schulenburg Vintage Tour. Radar images showed rain stretching from west of Austin nearly to Houston, and it wasn’t moving. Add in temperatures in the low...
03-11-23, 08:09 PM
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Posted By Brad L

Shhhhhh! Don't say it too loud.

Shhhhhh! Don't say it too loud.
03-11-23, 07:34 PM
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Posted By Brad L

I drove the tour route to make sure the roads are...

I drove the tour route to make sure the roads are clear. Other than a couple of short, 10-foot-long sections of gravel over new culverts, everything was fine. I was happy to find the route covered in...
03-06-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

Good luck and stay warm. It seems fate always...

Good luck and stay warm. It seems fate always causes it to rain on days I plan events. Though, my last two First-Saturday vintage rides have had perfect weather.
03-06-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

We'll be seeing the churches in Praha, High Hill,...

We'll be seeing the churches in Praha, High Hill, Dubina, and Ammannsvile, in that order.

Here's the route: Painted Churches (Schulenburg) - A bike ride in Schulenburg, TX (ridewithgps.com)...
03-06-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

I was worried about that. It's like approaching a...

I was worried about that. It's like approaching a light that's been green for a while, it's going to turn red soon. Though it's still too early to reliably predict the weather, (especially in this...
03-04-23, 10:23 PM
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Posted By Brad L

I talked to the preachers and they're reluctant...

I talked to the preachers and they're reluctant to move the churches. 😊
03-04-23, 03:04 PM
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Posted By Brad L

One thing I failed to mention is that there are...

One thing I failed to mention is that there are no stores along the route, hence my request to bring your preferred food and drink to put in the sag.
02-19-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

I finally got back out in the hills today for the...

I finally got back out in the hills today for the first time since my last surgery in October. I did 35 miles with 1900 feet of climbing on my 2001 Colnago with a low gear (if you can call it that)...
02-16-23, 10:48 PM
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Posted By Brad L

Neal and I will cancel each other out. It seems...

Neal and I will cancel each other out. It seems to rain only on the days I'm planning on riding.



Just demonstrating the crazy swings in temps we get here. As they say here, "If you don't like...
02-16-23, 08:03 PM
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Posted By Brad L

Here’s an example of the crazy temperature swings...

Here’s an example of the crazy temperature swings we have here. This is today and the next four days in Schulenburg.

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02-06-23, 11:40 AM
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Posted By Brad L

My fingers are crossed. Texas weather is never...

My fingers are crossed. Texas weather is never consistent. The last two weeks here were cold and rainy with high humidity - absolutely miserable. The Austin area had an ice storm on Thursday and...
02-04-23, 02:29 PM
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Posted By Brad L

It's fairly smooth asphalt. They used a larger...

It's fairly smooth asphalt. They used a larger aggregate but it's pressed in nicely. There's no gravel sections on the Saturday or Sunday routes.
02-03-23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

Here are a few photos from when I rode this route...

Here are a few photos from when I rode this route with friends on the same weekend last year. It was 51°F at the start and with sunny skies. I can only hope for similar weather.
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02-03-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 84
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Posted By Brad L

It was sunny and 51°F when I did this ride on the...

It was sunny and 51°F when I did this ride on the same weekend last year. Just sayin'.
Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
02-03-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

There's not quite 2,200 feet of elevation gain,...

There's not quite 2,200 feet of elevation gain, but my info shows most hills in the 2-5% range, and a few in the 5-8% range. The terrain is rolling with short climbs. I've ridden a 41/24 out there...
02-02-23, 07:50 AM
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Posted By Brad L

I'll bring enough tools for the sag in case of...

I'll bring enough tools for the sag in case of any unforeseeable mechanicals on the road. BTW, the sag driver will be my wife, who is graciously coming out to help.
02-01-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

I won’t be in Schulenburg until the morning of...

I won’t be in Schulenburg until the morning of the ride. We can figure something out.
02-01-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

I'm on the northwest side of town, not far off...

I'm on the northwest side of town, not far off the route if you're flying into IAH. Feel free to swing by here to assemble your bikes. I have all the necessary tools. PM me if you want an address.
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02-01-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

If it’s a particularly nice day with nearly 0%...

If it’s a particularly nice day with nearly 0% chance of rain, I just might bring the ‘72 Legnano. This church is on the Sunday route Doc and I will be doing, but it's not a "Painted Church".

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02-01-23, 01:55 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

I'm probably going to bring this - my 1969...

I'm probably going to bring this - my 1969 Colnago Super.

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01-31-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

There are several golf courses within an hours...

There are several golf courses within an hours drive to choose from.
But, if you come alone, and don't end up staying with family, joesch is looking for a roomie.

There may be interest in...
01-30-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

I know of a fantastic route starting just north...

I know of a fantastic route starting just north of Columbus (20 miles east of Schulenburg) that is one of my favorites. The hills are a little punchier, but there's virtually no traffic on the entire...
01-30-23, 12:23 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

I hope you can pull it off.

I hope you can pull it off.
01-27-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

Austin’s airport is about 1 hour away. It’s 1.75...

Austin’s airport is about 1 hour away. It’s 1.75 hours from Houston’s.
01-27-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

Twist hard. Twist very hard. ;)

Twist hard. Twist very hard. ;)
01-27-23, 12:12 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,105
Posted By Brad L

Vintage Bike Tour in Texas

On March 18, 2023, Texas VeloVintage and I will be leading a tour of the Painted Churches around Schulenburg, TX. This tour will take us to four of the famous Painted Churches built by Czech and...
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