Monday, April 2, 2012

BBER 2012 - Day Two - Fred to Uvalde TX

Day 2 - FB to Uvalde via Leakey.
Misty weather to Medina caused me to be too cautious on the famous Eagle's nest twisties. Stopped at Apple store in Medina. They sell apple products. Really, like apple the fruit. Then the first of the 3 famed "Sisters"... 337 to Leakey... TX MotoFoto did our pics as we climbed the pass to Leakey... lunch at the Hog Pen. Then to Camp Wood and the rest of the three sisters.

Reports of some accidents involving motorbikes on 336 made me cautious, plus seems you always get stuck behind some very slow cruisers on these routes. I like the 3 Sisters, but they always seem croweded.

Looped back to the Hog Pen late afternoon, tired, diet coke. Did I mention this trip celebrates our 20th anniversary?



Easy but pretty ride into Uvalde, where Jim had reserved a most Awesome B&B. Free upgrade to cabana suite due to Easter weekend family visits. The apartment was amazing. Pool swim was a welcome respite.

Dinner at Jacks Steak house, which had a superb filet. Nothing beats beef when you are traveling in ranching country.

We had some rain overnight. Jim had to slip out in his PJ's since the bikes were parked on gravel, to put some flat rocks under the kick stands. All went well!

BBER 2012 - Day 1 - Plano to Fredericksburg TX


We took off around 10am on Good Friday. Missed alot of traffic out of Dallas, since schools were closed. Getting out of the metromess is always dicey, but the ride didn't really begin until we got off of US-67 and dove south on a park road toward Cleburne State Park.


Lunch was in Cranfill's Gap at the Horney Toad Bar and Grille. Food was surprisingly decent.

The ride down TX-16 was a blast, and the wildflowers near Llano were the best in years. I found that as we rode we had tons of great scenery, but didn't stop to take snaps. Got to Fredericksburg in time to check into the hotel and party with friends.






Miles - est. 275 with great weather.

Anticipation of the Ride



Big Bend Epic Ride 2012 -
In case I don't return the route plan was:

April 6 - Plano TX to Fredericksburg TX
Distance 275 miles
Lunch - Horney Toad in Cranfills Gap

April 7 - Fred to Uvalde
Distance - 200ish
Route - Old San Antonio Road, Comfort, Medina, Vanderpool, Leakey, Camp Wood, Twisted Sisters, Uvalde

April 8 - Uvalde TX to Marathon TX
Distance: 245 miles
Stay at the historic Gage Hotel - see short video:


April 9 - Marathon TX to Terlingua TX
Distance - 200ish miles

April 10 - Hiking in Big Bend

April 11 - Terlingua TX to Marfa TX
Distance - 120 ish miles
Visit Marfa's Prada store. :-)

April 12 - option day - potential of riding Davis Mountains loop (150 miles)

April 13 - Marfa Tx to Fredericksburg TX
Distance - 350 miles

April 14 - Fredericksburg TX to Plano TX

Monday, February 20, 2012

New Sport Bike - YES

In anticipation of a week long tour to Big Bend National Park, I bought a new sport bike. Found a brand new 2009 (yes brand new 2009) Triumph Sprint 1050. It's a blast to ride. I always said I didn't need/want a liter bike... what was I thinking? I do have the hard bags (not shown in picture). Can't wait for Easter and the Big Bend.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Texoma group ride



We did a group ride with Maxim Honda (Allen TX) this weekend. We rode up to Oklahoma for catfish, and a glancing view of lake Texoma. Gorgeous weather... 70 degrees, light winds, perfect for a 200 mile day.


One Goldwing in our group had a flat tire. Luckily he was prepared with a patch kit and a small electric pump.