Where’s Oscars and what was for lunch?Oscars for Lunch
It’s near Temple. Everyone had burgers, but me. I had liver & onionWhere’s Oscars and what was for lunch?
You’re tougher than I am. Hopefully you spent some time outside to air out after you finished.It’s near Temple. Everyone had burgers, but me. I had liver & onion
Funny how our bikes tell us "if your not going to pay attention, neither am I".Sorry, no food involved but did manage to put 190 miles under the wheels today. Went looking for roads I had not been on and headed up towards Hallettsville via J2 Ranch. Managed to find some pretty decent riding on gravel and dirt. Probably had about 40 or 45 miles of dirt in there and 100 miles of unstriped blacktop.
Only saw about 10 cars other than those I saw on short sections of main roads used to get to the next secondary road.
There is some pretty country in that area. Took a few photos.
It was a really nice ride and managed to dodge the rain again. Did have one incident where I was gawking around and half way through a slow (15 mph) corner, the rain had washed it full of sand 8 or 10 inches deep, the front started to wash out and take off, and she wanted to take a nap. Of course I was one gear higher than I should have been, but dabbed once and fed her some and she woke up and stood back up for me. Woke me up too. Really need to get some different tires on there one of these days.
Try taking 1323 (off 281 just before Johnson City) to 1631 to Fredsrickburg , or do 1323 -> 1320 -> 2721 -> 1631 to FredsricksburgSunday I did about 200 miles from cedar Park to Kerrville and back. 1431 to 281, 290, 16. I need to find a better route to this part of TX because once I left marble falls it was just a fairly lot of no fun 4 lane. I ride the cedar Park to marble falls route often and 1431 remains a gem.
No pics. No point. There was not much to see. The Bonneville ate up the miles wonderfully as usual. The weather was fantastic. Confirmed again that four hours of seat time in one day is all I want to do before it becomes chore.
That's how I get to my buddy's place in Stonewall, unless I ride 16 down from Goldthwaite.Try taking 1323 (off 281 just before Johnson City) to 1631 to Fredsrickburg , or do 1323 -> 1320 -> 2721 -> 1631 to Fredsricksburg
You ever taken Miller Creek Loop right out of downtown Jonson City. I like it.Try taking 1323 (off 281 just before Johnson City) to 1631 to Fredericksburg , or do 1323 -> 1320 -> 2721 -> 1631 to Fredericksburg
I know exactly where this is. Went to the same place a few months back. Had a hammock with me and took a little snooze out there. Was very very nice except for the air traffice - small airport close by.
SHNF, shore of Lake Conroe.
Thanks for putting in the miles and the report... I enjoy seeing other parts of Texas’ riding.Woohoo! Did manage to get out for a ride yesterday afternoon. Decided to mix a destination in with a bit of exploring. Probably not the best day for it as it is always humid there it seems, but headed down to the bird sanctuary on the coast. Temp when I left home was 93. Saw lots of fawns out yesterday, there is one in the background of the below photo to the right of the sign and above the gate. Headed up to be with Mom and friends under the trees.
Had to stop and get a shot of the gulf near the fishing pier.
The water was higher than I had seen it since Harvey. Very green and lots of blooms on water lilies.
I stopped at the bird tower in a shady spot to get a drink, several people there and it was hot so did not go to the top.
Decided to take the auto tour road. If you have never been there it is a one way road that is pretty narrow with a 25 mph speed limit which the rangers do like to enforce. The road is around 8 miles long I believe. Mainly swamp with brush. Usually see at least one alligator but guess it was to hot for them yesterday, did not see any. Here are a couple of shots from the auto tour trail.
This would be fun at speed. I think they should close the park one day a year and run time trials around the loop. They could charge for the bikers and the spectators. Winners get bragging rights.
Then out of the park and on to the exploring portion of the ride. Not to exciting from a motorcycle riding perspective but a lot of good flat, productive crop ground.
As I got closer to home the crop ground did make me appreciate our area a bit more.
All in all, a good ride. Mostly blacktop but managed to steer clear of main roads where I could. When the wife and I take the truck down I figure it is about a 100 mile round trip. On the bike yesterday I managed to turn it into 206 miles.
Hope these post aren't to boring. I have lived multiple places from Wyoming to Missouri, just a few miles north of the Arkansas border. While the roads and scenery are very different here, and maybe not quite as exciting, it is fun to see the varying parts of the surrounding areas. Just need to make the most of where you are. So go take a ride!
I enjoy the exploring and seeing new country side. I see your from up near Longview, my son went to LeTourneau for college so we spent a little time in that area. Some pretty country up there.Thanks for putting in the miles and the report... I enjoy seeing other parts of Texas’ riding.
They come in three sizes. This is medium.Can I get some details on the tail bag please? Looks like about the size I'd like, even better if it was expandable by 2-4".