The Weather Channel had the official recorded temperature at 100°F. The heat index factoring in the humidity had to be in excess of 110°F by 12:00 noon. It can get hot, very hot, in July in Northeast Texas. And at the peak of this summer heat the City of Paris hosted its annual Tour de Paris Bicycle Ride through Lamar County and parts of Red River County.
I had a front row seat to watch the event. My in-laws farm located in Atlas, Texas is on the route. But, wimpy as I am, a few minutes watching these bicyclist struggle past was all the experience I needed. I took time to make a few shots but moved back inside pretty darn quick.
This was during the last leg of the 68 mile route from Love Civic Center in Southeast Paris. This route meandered through Atlas, Howland, Ben Franklin, Pecan Gap and Roxton. Three other routes, incrementally shorter, covered 21.3, 37 and 56 miles.
For more than 25 years this ride has meandered through the gently curving county roads and slightly undulating country side. The event is organized by the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce and the Paris Visitors and Convention Council. For more information go to www.tourdeparis.com.
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