After I was done with my business this morning I realized I had no interest in exploring Tequila further and really just wanted to ride my bike. That’s when I’m happiest, I’ve found. So I ditched my Airbnb and set out intending to stop on the outskirts of Guadalajara and tackle the city tomorrow. I’d already decided I wasn’t going to attempt to explore this city, it needs too much thought and care when hauling a loaded bicycle. When I got to the western edges there was still over three hours of daylight remaining so I found a random hotel on the east side of the city and let Google route me there. I never trust Google cycling routes for intercity travel, they are almost always absurdly difficult and extra long, but it works fine for getting around towns. Guadalajara has a lot of cycle paths, though not continuous, and I was able to cross the city without much trouble. I’ve still got a bit to go before I’m back to the countryside, but I believe the hard part is done.
My only picture of Tequila this morning. These are in every town I’ve visited and are bottle cap recycling bins. The proceeds go to helping children with leukemia and other serious childhood illnesses
David ChavezNot a fun stretch, but as a rule drivers have been very accommodating. The exception was the other day in Silao where I thought perhaps I was invisible, the motorcycles kept nearly clipping me Reply to this comment 3 months ago
Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento. A neo-Gothic wonder it took 75 years to build and was only completed in 1972. I had wanted to see this and was pleased my route took me by
I haven’t done any serious route plan beyond Guadalajara, it’s always been this looming obstacle I needed to get past. So now I need to decide where to go next. I’ll do that over breakfast tomorrow, I think
Today's ride: 44 miles (71 km) Total: 1,331 miles (2,142 km)
