The "Non-Invasive" Dirt Roads Around Austin Thread

[Cycledelic Relic]

Well....We had at least a couple of groups of riders use the map while workin their way back home from the Pie Run yesterday.I led one group of 6 & Red Brown had a couple of riders in a group.Had a detour early on due to the Leon River at Levita on Coryell CR198 (see pics from Anniversary Pie Run) but that was the only problem.We still were able to get across the other low water slabs without problems (just a little deep on some).

So....the Google map seems to be benefitting folks who want a slightly different ride compared to the usual FMs.PLEASE...Everyone who sees the map & wants to ride the CRs....JUST REMEMBER WHAT TYPE OF BIKE YOU RIDE,THE WEATHER CONDITIONS....& YOUR RIDING SKILLS.

& PLEASE REMEMBER THE LOCAL RESIDENTS ON THESE ROADS....

Here's a link to ADV Cen-Tex Riders for discussion of riding plans

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12036096&posted=1#post12036096

 

[Cycledelic Relic]

I can put a page on the website for that purpose, then link to it on each map.

Feel free to pm me with points that you would like mentioned/addressed/covered.

BTW, I pinged you on the ADV thread for contact info. A very basic draft of the website is up for perusal by you and the other two. I also established a site where the mapsters (using mr2mch's term ) can communicate and bounce around ideas.

I finally got a chance to look over the "Texas Dual Sport Roads" Google site that Elzi has put together.Still in the basic stages but with standardised info listed that will apply to all Tx maps submitted.Both the "Austin" (tjrocket) & DFW (Dahveed) maps are shown as of now with prob more areas to be submitted as time goes on.

The site looks great Shadow....
UPDATE----Sorry folks..I removed the link as the site is not quite ready yet.I just thought it looked pretty good &....being Mrtoomch....well.....

The site will be ready in the near future though.....stay tuned

 

[tjrockit]

I finally got a chance to look over the "Texas Dual Sport Roads" Google site that Elzi has put together.Still in the basic stages but with standardised info listed that will apply to all Tx maps submitted.Both the "Austin" (tjrocket) & DFW (Dahveed) maps are shown as of now with prob more areas to be submitted as time goes on.

Hey guys,

I'll get in there and help with the website as soon as I get some breathing room again. Things were a little slow around the holidays so I had some more time. Hopefully sooner than later.

 

[Coolhand]

Very cool Rod, I need to go find the RR. I was debating whether or not to do the Pie Run or just go find some dirt but work decided for me and I was on the job Sat and Sun Made for a darned chilly ride to work this morning... and at lunch... and on the way home

 

[Cycledelic Relic]

Hey guys,

I'll get in there and help with the website as soon as I get some breathing room again. Things were a little slow around the holidays so I had some more time. Hopefully sooner than later.

tj....You did a lot just by gettin this thing rollin + all the pointers you've given on pics/vids...etc..It's an "in between" project...

....& sometimes people are more "in between" than others. no sweat man

 

[Cycledelic Relic]

Very cool Rod, I need to go find the RR. I was debating whether or not to do the Pie Run or just go find some dirt but work decided for me and I was on the job Sat and Sun Made for a darned chilly ride to work this morning... and at lunch... and on the way home

I almost think it felt colder today than yesterday....but then......Yesterday on the bike-Heavy Coat-Ski Gloves-Fleece Jeans+Overpants-Insulated Boots

Today walkin round & in the car-T shirt-Light Jacket-Fleece Jeans-shoes
The air was like walkin thru invisible Ice early on

Besides tj I'd also like to say thanx to you for helpin get this map thing started too.

 

[TexasShadow]

I finally got a chance to look over the "Texas Dual Sport Roads" Google site that Elzi has put together.Still in the basic stages but with standardised info listed that will apply to all Tx maps submitted.Both the "Austin" (tjrocket) & DFW (Dahveed) maps are shown as of now with prob more areas to be submitted as time goes on.

The site looks great Shadow...

Thanks.

Can't send you a return PM. Your inbox is full.

 

[tjrockit]

I happened to glance at the map today and noticed that the video's attached to the Blanco roads are missing. - Just FYI, I didn't know what videos they were or I would have added them back in.

 

[Cycledelic Relic]

I happened to glance at the map today and noticed that the video's attached to the Blanco roads are missing. - Just FYI, I didn't know what videos they were or I would have added them back in.

They were videos from Eric2Tex's Google & YouTube pages.He had posted a link to the pages a little while back.I'll see if I can get them back...

UPDATE...
I was able to re-embed the videos on the map posts late last night.
There may be an issue whenever anyone makes an update to the map.I am trying to make sure to switch to HTML on the post before doing any kind of updates.I don't know if this would help or not but want to try something to help keep everything in place.

 

[TexasShadow]

Special links and attachments on website: see post here.

 

[TexasShadow]

They were videos from Eric2Tex's Google & YouTube pages.He had posted a link to the pages a little while back.I'll see if I can get them back...

UPDATE...
I was able to re-embed the videos on the map posts late last night.
There may be an issue whenever anyone makes an update to the map.I am trying to make sure to switch to HTML on the post before doing any kind of updates.I don't know if this would help or not but want to try something to help keep everything in place.

If and when you get this resolved, let me know. Instructional info should be added to website. Better off emailing me than PMs.

I would like to add a separate page for all map collaborators, containing special instructions like the above.

 

[TexasShadow]

I need a photo representative (sort of) of the area for the website page containing this map. Candidates?

 

[Cycledelic Relic]

I need a photo representative (sort of) of the area for the website page containing this map. Candidates?

Dirtryder & I were out today ridin a few of the paved roads that I posted on the Austin map.We took a few pics on our cell phones but I wouldn't necessarily say that they were representative of the general area.Just a few stop & look type pics.

The old ranch house is on Lampasas CR3420 north of town...

Railroad bridges are on Burnet CR340 coming into town from the south

...& the old Texaco station/Post Office is at Izoro on FM1690

 

[tjrockit]

Looks like fun. I got stuck inside all day yesterday. It was hard looking outside and seeing the beautiful weather and couldn't enjoy it.

 

[Eric2Tex]

I need a photo representative (sort of) of the area for the website page containing this map. Candidates?

Llano CR315 i think, heavily guarded by longhorns

http://eric2.smugmug.com/Other/r12gs/misc-020/403249302_BMo8K-L.jpg

A couple more fun roads, paved but rough.
Skyline drive by comfort.
Stoneleigh drive by center point
center point road (runs between 16 and 87 from I 10 to fredericksburg)
Muesebach creek road (only paved road direct from 87 to luchenbach)

Most of the above are part of this loop here


How do y'all keep the grid lines to snap along existing roads? When I chart a line along a road (using that feature) it looks OK, but after I save it it reverts back to plain old "as the bird flies" mapping and all of my carefully plotted lines go with it.

 

[Cycledelic Relic]

Llano CR315 i think, heavily guarded by longhorns

http://eric2.smugmug.com/Other/r12gs/misc-020/403249302_BMo8K-L.jpg

A couple more fun roads, paved but rough.
Skyline drive by comfort.
Stoneleigh drive by center point
center point road (runs between 16 and 87 from I 10 to fredericksburg)
Muesebach creek road (only paved road direct from 87 to luchenbach)

Most of the above are part of this loop here




How do y'all keep the grid lines to snap along existing roads? When I chart a line along a road (using that feature) it looks OK, but after I save it it reverts back to plain old "as the bird flies" mapping and all of my carefully plotted lines go with it.

Man...You must have all the same roads memorized as I do! VERY ENTERTAINING BITS O FUN!!!!

I've been workin on another Google map with the roads themselves highlighted & haven't had any problems using the "DRAW A LINE FOLLOWING ROADS" feature.I just use the plain text post & save the route.My problem is....The map has saved the correct routes so far but has created several pages for just a few roads in Coryell Co.I've got to get that figured out before trying to add all the other paved goodies in my brain.

 

[TexasShadow]

Llano CR315 i think, heavily guarded by longhorns

http://eric2.smugmug.com/Other/r12gs/misc-020/403249302_BMo8K-L.jpg

Posted.

 

[JasonJ]

Gotier Trace and Old Potato area are a ton of fun at the moment, i had the strom buried to the axles in mud this morning, several times. lots of water and mud holes all along there. good fun

 

[Coolhand]

Somehow "Strom" and "Buried to Axles" and "Mud" just don't sound like a lot of fun to me

 

[JasonJ]

it wasnt the sticky stuff, just the slushy stuff, i'd either have to get off and just push it for a bit or power out at 2mph with a 30ft high rooster tail

 

[Dahveed]

Somehow "Strom" and "Buried to Axles" and "Mud" just don't sound like a lot of fun to me

+1

sounds like some serious work to dig a motorcycle out of the muck to me. without a shovel. while standing in the mud.

This sort of thing never makes it into the brochures...

Glad you got out without too much drama.

 

[Marc B]

I went out and did the Old Potato-Gotier Trace route to BSP today, Only a couple of small puddle's that I hit on purpose but other than that it was just damp enough to keep the dust down, Bat Country was with me and I warned him of the Strom swallowing mud that might lay ahead but we didnt find any today, It was nice. SZ.

 

[JasonJ]

corner of old potato and gotier was a whole section (off the road) that was all mud and water and fun.

was that you i passed at the coupland tracks this afternoon SZ ?

 

[Marc B]

Yeah, Was that you on the Fighting Tiger Strom?

 

[JasonJ]

yep, with the missus in the pink jacket on the back.