With its expansive skies and untamed landscapes, West Texas holds secrets in the form of ghost towns, remnants of dreams, and lives from another era. These forgotten places, scattered across the desert, offer a cycling experience that is as much about uncovering history as it is about navigating the challenging terrain. This section invites you to pedal into the past, where each turn of the wheel brings you closer to stories etched in the ruins and the landscapes that cradle them.
Bicycling towards these ghost towns, you're not just covering miles but traversing through time. The once-thriving towns now stand silent, their stories whispered by the crumbling walls and deserted streets. Places like Terlingua, with its mining history, or the railroad ghost town of Sierra Blanca, offer a glimpse into Texas’ booming past and subsequent decline. Riding through these towns, the wind carries echoes of laughter, industry, and life, allowing you to piece together the narrative of each place while the desert watches in silence.
