KenWg19
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- Dallas, TX
- First Name
- Ken
- Last Name
- Williamson
Well, I bought my first motorcycle back in January in a fly & ride from Austin to Dallas. That was my first time EVER on surface streets on a motorcycle. I've been riding almost every day since, rain or shine, and am definately hooked. Now it's time for a real trip!
My plans are to leave the Dallas, TX area for spring break and run up to NW Arkansas for about a week. Having read a lot of stuff here and on ADVrider, I have learned that many advise people to post their planned route just in case it's necessary to go looking for a busted up downed rider.
So, here it is.
To shave a little time, I'll be leaving around 6am and taking the interstate (I30) to Texarkana for the first leg of the journey.
From there, I'll kick north up US 71 and then hook up to AR 27 just north of Millwood lake. AR 27 will wind all the way up to Russellville where I'll jog west on AR 64 and then connect on to AR 21 north all the way up to Berryville, AR.
According to the route I've planned, it looks like it will be somewhere around 467 miles, and the great majority of the Arkansas portion will be on roads listed on my maps as scenic. I should pass thru a few state parks and national forests, so hopefully I'll end up with some decent pic opportunities, but my camera skills leave a lot to be desired. I've ridden up AR 21 in cars before and have often fantasized of riding those twisties on two wheels, so I can hardly wait for this trip!
I don't see any reason why I can't make it in one day, but as a new rider, I have decided that I'll stop somewhere if I get fatigued. I doubt I'll be able to update this report until I get all settled in up there, but I'll do my best.
I'm going up to visit some really good friends up there that I haven't seen in many years. One of them is a big deal at Wilson Combat and the other is the main guy at IDPA, so expect some gun porn too!
Updates to follow...
Ken
My plans are to leave the Dallas, TX area for spring break and run up to NW Arkansas for about a week. Having read a lot of stuff here and on ADVrider, I have learned that many advise people to post their planned route just in case it's necessary to go looking for a busted up downed rider.
So, here it is.
To shave a little time, I'll be leaving around 6am and taking the interstate (I30) to Texarkana for the first leg of the journey.
From there, I'll kick north up US 71 and then hook up to AR 27 just north of Millwood lake. AR 27 will wind all the way up to Russellville where I'll jog west on AR 64 and then connect on to AR 21 north all the way up to Berryville, AR.
According to the route I've planned, it looks like it will be somewhere around 467 miles, and the great majority of the Arkansas portion will be on roads listed on my maps as scenic. I should pass thru a few state parks and national forests, so hopefully I'll end up with some decent pic opportunities, but my camera skills leave a lot to be desired. I've ridden up AR 21 in cars before and have often fantasized of riding those twisties on two wheels, so I can hardly wait for this trip!
I don't see any reason why I can't make it in one day, but as a new rider, I have decided that I'll stop somewhere if I get fatigued. I doubt I'll be able to update this report until I get all settled in up there, but I'll do my best.
I'm going up to visit some really good friends up there that I haven't seen in many years. One of them is a big deal at Wilson Combat and the other is the main guy at IDPA, so expect some gun porn too!
Updates to follow...
Ken