Oaxaca received 2.5 inches of rain Friday into Saturday, with another quarter inch Saturday night into Sunday. The precipitation was most welcome, as rainfall has been sparse this summer. But while farmers rejoice at thundershowers, cyclists less so. However, skies were clearing on Sunday morning as a group of intrepid bikers set out at 9 am for a ride to the presas of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec. Along the way we spotted a large contingent of roadies in a race going to Huayapm. Outbound, our route took us through Tlalixtac and Santo Domingo. Stopping for a rest and some photos at the second of the presas, we found an enterprising couple had set up a small comedor there and were serving memelas and offering cold drinks. There were a good number of other cyclists there, along with a handful of fisherman. From the reservoir the group continued up the valley, crossing the steam which feeds the lakes a half-dozen times going each way. Again we were passed by a significant number of bikers heading back to the city, some in racing attire. One group of about a dozen were youngsters of around fourteen years old who came flying down the trail, obviously having a great time. On the way home our group split, with some retracing our route through Tlalixtac and the others passing through Tule and then taking the bike path to Oaxaca.
It was a beautiful morning once the rain clouds dissipated. 
Dozens of road racers took to the highway. 
Lots of mud in a construction zone in Tlalixtac. 
Into the open countryside. 
The upper reservoir above Tomaltepec is one of the prettiest in the area. 
The five bikers on today’s ride. 
Plenty of other cyclists at the lake this Sunday. 
The comedor set up at the presa – memelas were the specialty. 
There were six stream crossings in the final two miles of trail. 
Splashing merrily along.
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