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What’s it like to ride a camel through the West Texas desert? I found out
I’ve traversed West Texas by foot, mountain bike, horse, raft, canoe and kayak, but last week’s overnight camel trek through Cibolo Creek Ranch south of Marfa felt like no other. Riding through the Chihuahuan Desert on a camel feels sort of like riding a rocking chair...
River crossings, longhorns and hills: Fifty miles of gravel biking around Mason
My mustard-colored Specialized Diverge got a taste of real gravel this weekend, when I crunched over 50 miles of undulating two-lane roads around Mason. Highlights? White-tailed deer that bounded over ranch fences and streaked in front of our small group. Real Texas...
This company makes women’s cycling gear designed to fit all body types
I’ve got a problem with most of those stretchy, made-for-bike-racing jerseys. They’re mostly too tight, for one. Also, I hate the way they gather at the bottom, then ride up my belly as I pedal. That’s why half the time when I head out on my bike I end up wearing just...
What’s it like to ride a camel through the West Texas desert? I found out
I’ve traversed West Texas by foot, mountain bike, horse, raft, canoe and kayak, but last week’s overnight camel trek through Cibolo Creek Ranch south of Marfa felt like no other. Riding through the Chihuahuan Desert on a camel feels sort of like riding a rocking chair...
River crossings, longhorns and hills: Fifty miles of gravel biking around Mason
My mustard-colored Specialized Diverge got a taste of real gravel this weekend, when I crunched over 50 miles of undulating two-lane roads around Mason. Highlights? White-tailed deer that bounded over ranch fences and streaked in front of our small group. Real Texas...
This company makes women’s cycling gear designed to fit all body types
I’ve got a problem with most of those stretchy, made-for-bike-racing jerseys. They’re mostly too tight, for one. Also, I hate the way they gather at the bottom, then ride up my belly as I pedal. That’s why half the time when I head out on my bike I end up wearing just...
People are dumping heaps of junk on the side of roads and it ticks me off
What’s up with dumping trash on the side of rural roads around Austin? I rode my bike from my home in Allandale to Manor and back this morning, eager to knock off some miles in less than 100-degree heat. And while the ride featured some beautiful rolling terrain, a...
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Testimonials
Pam LeBlanc is a remarkable and fearless adventurer. She is not afraid to ‘ride the tiger’. Her writings capture the spirit and essence of her varied exploits...and she demonstrates a deep sense of stewardship for Mother Earth."
- Dan Sholly, former chief ranger of Yellowstone National Park
To read any of Pam’s reports from the field is to be whisked alongside a down-to-earth yet formidable woman with a great adventurous spirit, for the ride of your life. Her storytelling and photographs will have you yearning for the great outdoors, a new journey into yourself…or perhaps a naked run with hundreds of your closest friends!"
- Tanya Streeter, record-setting free diver and environmentalist
Pam’s perspective of seeing the world brings out the light in people, places and situations. Not only is she creative, and original, with her lighthearted humor, she always finds a ways to put a smile on your face. I always look forward to seeing her work!"
- Leo Manzano, Olympic silver medalist in the 1500 meter run
I’ve never known someone so willing to jump — sometimes literally — into her work as Pam LeBlanc. She is a writer whose prose can take you places you’ve always wanted to go — or the places you wish you could go, but probably never will."
- Debbie Hiott, former executive editor of the Austin American-Statesman and now general manager of KUT and KUTX