Caught in the Storm: The Night I Thought I Might Die in Bowie, Texas
🚴 Caught in the Storm: The Night I Thought I Might Die in Bowie, Texas In 2016, I set off on a memorable bicycle tour from Lubbock, Texas, to Pensacola, Florida. The first two days were intense, with each ride pushing 100 miles. By day three, things had slowed down a bit as I pedaled from Seymour to Bowie. The ride itself was uneventful, but what happened that night would be burned into my memory forever. Decision Time in Bowie Once in Bowie, I grabbed a bite at a local restaurant and mulled over whether to get a hotel or camp out. The forecast showed a slight chance of rain the next morning around 9:30, so I figured I had time to sleep under the stars. I headed over to Bowie High School and camped out under a canopy near a small lake — a quiet, shaded area with a picnic table and enough room to set up my tent. The breeze felt amazing after riding in over 100-degree heat. I left the tent’s top cover open to let it flow through. It felt peaceful. I fell asleep quickly. Thunder, Lightni...
