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Jul 14, 2010 | 11:23 PM

#31

rockabillygrl

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From: Central TX

Well, I'm going down there tomorrow and staying the weekend for a job interview and to just spend some time in the city. I may take a little road trip with the rental car and explore these areas you all speak of. I'm so excited at the possibility of being able to ride year round. Can't go through another winter like we did last year here in KC. That sucked.

Jul 15, 2010 | 12:01 AM

#32

rodnock

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Rent a bike and ride the area. Screw the rental CAR.

Jul 15, 2010 | 12:16 AM

#33

silvrbill

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From: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodnock

Rent a bike and ride the area. Screw the rental CAR.

Most definitely......
Weather is suppose to be great this weekend.
You'll have plenty of company in the Hill Country this week.

Jul 15, 2010 | 12:26 AM

#34

rumpzz

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You will definitely put some miles on your ride.you will not find people friendly anywhere else period welcome to gods country. My friend

Jul 15, 2010 | 04:55 AM

#35

Deadbroke_bootleg

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From: FTW Texas

Beautiful country around Austin, although you'd never know it if your just passing thru on I 35

Jul 15, 2010 | 10:38 AM

#36

Joe Diver

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From: DFW Metroplex

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockabillygrl

Well, I'm going down there tomorrow and staying the weekend for a job interview and to just spend some time in the city.

Head toward Kerrville and ride/drive:

290 to Fredericksburg, 16 to Kerrville, to Medina.
Medina - 337 to Vanderpool, to Leakey, to Camp Wood.
Camp Wood - 55 north to 335, north to 41
41 - east to 336
336 - south to Leakey
Leakey - 83 north to 39
39 east to Kerville

Nice half day + ride in the most beautiful country in Texas (IMHO)

Head back to Fredericksburg for some German food and shopping.

You will then accept any job offer they make. ;-)

Jul 15, 2010 | 12:27 PM

#37

Vern1

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From: Pettytown, Tx US of A

Greetings,
Grew up on Park Road 1 between Bastrop and Buscher State Parks.
Out to the East of Austin, you will hit the Lost Pines Belt which is where Park Road 1 lives.
I live 30 miles SW of Austin and drive into Austin during the week for work.
Ride the scooter to work every time I can!
Only downside to riding to work in Austin is aways looking for an excuse to leave work early when I do!
Lots of good indy shops in and around Austin for parts and service.
Don't spend much time or money in the MOCO shops except to look!

Jul 17, 2010 | 09:32 PM

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rockabillygrl

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From: Central TX

We only had time to drive around Lake Travis, but oh my god that is beautiful. Yeah I-35 sucks and you can't see anything. But man once outside of austin, that's where I want to live. Southwest is it!