Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists - Page 3

Trail Boss · 02-12-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveON

Richard, sent paypal for Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists. I hope I can get it before I leave to Big Bend next Thursday. Sorry I was so late ordering it, I just logged in Monday and didn't find the thread to the guide until last night. I look forward to meeting you and other TWT members at Uncles.
SteveON

Hi, Steve.

I can drop your packet in the mail to you tomorrow. Or, if you prefer, I can bring your packet to Big Bend and you can get it from me on Friday morning at Kathy's. Let me know which you prefer.

Thanks.

SteveON · 02-12-2009, 04:32 PM

If you can mail it today or tomorrow I should have it in plenty of time. I'd like the chance to do a little reading on the way down so I can be ready to ride once I get there. Thanks!
SteveON

SteveON · 02-17-2009, 05:31 PM

Richard- got the guide in today...looks great. Look forward to meeting you guys at Kathy's on Friday morning.
Steve

PigTrail · 02-17-2009, 09:36 PM

Got the ride guide, but TexasAdventure.net is down due to exceeding the monthly quota, so I can't download the .gpx file.

Can anybody pm me the file at this late hour?

or email it to me at r i c h a r d . k i l b y at gmail.com (remove spaces and replace at with @.

Thanks!

Trail Boss · 02-17-2009, 09:50 PM

Hey riders,

My apologies about the issues with the web site. I didn't realize how much additional traffic it has experienced this month. I've upgraded my account with my internet provider and my web site should be back up and running within the next 24 hours.

MacEntyre · 02-11-2010, 07:57 PM

Great guide, Richard!

Thank you!

Trail Boss · 02-11-2010, 09:22 PM

Thank you, MacEntyre.

nimrod · 02-11-2010, 09:48 PM

Just got mine - excellent as always!

Trail Boss · 02-11-2010, 10:15 PM

Thanks for the compliment!

TXRider60 · 02-18-2010, 10:39 PM

Richard

Just made my $27 payment via PayPal. I'm already spending waaaay too much time planning the exploration of Big Bend that six of us are planning in May!

Thanks.

DaveC · 02-18-2010, 11:03 PM

Bookmarked for future reference.

jnappier · 03-02-2010, 04:21 PM

Richard,
I just sent paypal payment. I have never been to BB and I am planning a ride in mid Oct. for pavement only. Does your guide discuss good/bad weather months. Thanks

Trail Boss · 03-02-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnappier

Does your guide discuss good/bad weather months.

Yes it does. Oct is a great month to ride there. It will still be quite warm down at the river and out on the open desert floor, but the mountains and evening will be very nice.

MacEntyre · 03-19-2010, 12:22 PM

In case you ever edit the guide, here are a couple of things you could add about the Natl Park.

In my opinion, Old Ore Road is the roughest, nearly as much fun as Black Gap Road.

It's the northern half of Black Gap Road that is a challenge; the southern half appears to be completely different, and more tame.

Terlingua Ranch to Old Marathan Road across the northern part of the park is fascinating, long, and lonely. I enjoyed it very much, even though it is not the most challenging. The Ranch residents I met were friendly, and wished me well.

If you camp at Cottonwood, Old Maverick Road to Kathy's is a great way to start the day, no matter where you are going! There, you can find Uncle, and other good company!

Thank you!

- MacEntyre

busric · 04-22-2010, 09:32 PM

Richard, Paypal sent and I hope it's not too late. This will give me time to study it over thoroughly before venturing down there for the first time.

BlkDakDave · 10-08-2010, 02:23 PM

Hey Richard,
Received the book and maps yesterday. Thanks for doing all the leg work to help make my upcoming trip easier to plan.

oldmxer · 10-15-2010, 01:18 PM

PayPal sent.

61Hudson · 10-15-2010, 01:52 PM

PayPal sent!

Thanks!

Reata · 10-17-2010, 10:58 PM

Richard,

Thanks so much. This little guide is fantastic!! Thank you.

Coolhand · 10-23-2010, 07:15 PM

Probably should have grabbed one of these. Sitting in Lajitas right now

02-12-2009, 04:32 PM	#42
SteveON Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 28	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists If you can mail it today or tomorrow I should have it in plenty of time. I'd like the chance to do a little reading on the way down so I can be ready to ride once I get there. Thanks! SteveON

02-17-2009, 05:31 PM	#43
SteveON Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 28	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Richard- got the guide in today...looks great. Look forward to meeting you guys at Kathy's on Friday morning. Steve

02-17-2009, 09:36 PM	#44
PigTrail Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 460	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Got the ride guide, but TexasAdventure.net is down due to exceeding the monthly quota, so I can't download the .gpx file. Can anybody pm me the file at this late hour? or email it to me at r i c h a r d . k i l b y at gmail.com (remove spaces and replace at with @. Thanks! __________________ '03 KTM EXC plated 2 stroke

02-17-2009, 09:50 PM	#45
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,952	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Hey riders, My apologies about the issues with the web site. I didn't realize how much additional traffic it has experienced this month. I've upgraded my account with my internet provider and my web site should be back up and running within the next 24 hours. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

02-11-2010, 07:57 PM	#46
MacEntyre Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 28	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Great guide, Richard! Thank you! __________________ - MacEntyre '90 XT350 thumper '73 R75/5 airhead

02-11-2010, 09:22 PM	#47
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,952	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Thank you, MacEntyre. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

02-11-2010, 09:48 PM	#48
nimrod Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: devil's backbone Posts: 198	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Just got mine - excellent as always! __________________ Before you insult someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then when you call them something, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. '10 Yamaha wr250r '07 BMW R1200GSA Adventure '05 Kawasaki Concours '04 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-11-2010, 10:15 PM	#49
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,952	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Thanks for the compliment! __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

02-18-2010, 10:39 PM	#50
TXRider60 Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Quail Valley Posts: 165	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Richard Just made my $27 payment via PayPal. I'm already spending waaaay too much time planning the exploration of Big Bend that six of us are planning in May! Thanks. __________________ Burt TXRider60+ (Quail Valley) 1983 BMW R65, Mustang 'Screaming Yellow' 1989 Honda NX250 Thumper 1980 Vespa P200 [on extended sabbatical] 1975 Yamaha DT175B Enduro (Family Restoration Project) 2009 Triumph Bonneville (SOLD, along with about 20 other fondly remembered rides) ...and the 93 Mustang 2.3 convertible.

03-02-2010, 04:21 PM	#52
jnappier Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 850	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Richard, I just sent paypal payment. I have never been to BB and I am planning a ride in mid Oct. for pavement only. Does your guide discuss good/bad weather months. Thanks __________________ 2001 Honda Goldwing 2005 Victory Vegas 8 Ball

03-19-2010, 12:22 PM	#54
MacEntyre Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 28	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists In case you ever edit the guide, here are a couple of things you could add about the Natl Park. In my opinion, Old Ore Road is the roughest, nearly as much fun as Black Gap Road. It's the northern half of Black Gap Road that is a challenge; the southern half appears to be completely different, and more tame. Terlingua Ranch to Old Marathan Road across the northern part of the park is fascinating, long, and lonely. I enjoyed it very much, even though it is not the most challenging. The Ranch residents I met were friendly, and wished me well. If you camp at Cottonwood, Old Maverick Road to Kathy's is a great way to start the day, no matter where you are going! There, you can find Uncle, and other good company! Thank you! - MacEntyre __________________ - MacEntyre '90 XT350 thumper '73 R75/5 airhead

04-22-2010, 09:32 PM	#55
busric Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lubbock Posts: 92	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Richard, Paypal sent and I hope it's not too late. This will give me time to study it over thoroughly before venturing down there for the first time.

10-08-2010, 02:23 PM	#56
BlkDakDave Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 32	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Hey Richard, Received the book and maps yesterday. Thanks for doing all the leg work to help make my upcoming trip easier to plan. __________________ NEVER FORGET!

10-15-2010, 01:18 PM	#57
oldmxer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hill Country, Republic of Texas Posts: 9	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists PayPal sent. __________________ Jim 07 KTM 450 EXC Currently down to one bike!!

10-15-2010, 01:52 PM	#58
61Hudson Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 42	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists PayPal sent! Thanks! __________________ Scott '87 Honda "Super" Magna '87 Honda "Super" Magna

10-17-2010, 10:58 PM	#59
Reata Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 130	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Richard, Thanks so much. This little guide is fantastic!! Thank you. __________________ America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. ~ Abraham Lincoln

10-23-2010, 07:15 PM	#60
Coolhand Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ten Sleep, WY Posts: 2,123	Re: Big Bend - a guide for all motorcyclists Probably should have grabbed one of these. Sitting in Lajitas right now

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