I concur with everyone that Richard pulled off another well planned and well timed route. We managed to avoid the freezing tempuratures of the morning hours, and still get back to Austin before dark.
I haven't been on Click road in quite a while and had forgotten how nice it is. CR315 did not disappoint either. Still plenty of water in a couple of places despite the ongoing drought. It was nice of Richard to test the waters, by crossing first, so the rest of could see just how deep the water was in places. It was impressive to see the large V-strom and BMW riders ride over the submerged baby-head rocks... well done.
SZ Rider, Bat Country and I separated from the group at Althaus Rd. Making quick work of Althaus, we passed through Horshoe Bay enroute to Marble Falls, then patiently followed a bunch of cars down 1431 to Lago Vista and beyond. I suppose we should be grateful for the traffic to run blocker for deer on 1431, especially since it was getting close to sundown by then, just when the deer become active.
None of the pictures I'd taken are much different from the fine photographs already posted by Milton, so no point to posting mine as well.
I enjoyed meeting, and riding with, so many fine friendly Dual Sport riders, and conversing with Anja. It is alway interesting to speak with someone from another country.
Lets ride together again some time...
Thanks,
Anthony
PS - Glad to hear that the TransAlp is OK WoodButcher. By the way, I thought it was Rosanna Anna Danna that said "never mind!".