Leaving on 4,000 mile trip in 9 days.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: North Arkansas
Cool dust devil memory tho. My then riding bud was behind me as we were on an intercept course with a big one. I slowed, then decided I can make it so gassed it... I made it. Looked in my mirror to see nothing but a wall of dust. Then my bud comes right out of it. Ha, had to pull over and dump dust out of his goggles.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Pernitas Point, TX
I guess the most important detail I left out is my mother lives in Reno and that is the whole purpose of this trip.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: usa
Just went to that Dragons Tail from Houston area and it was some major traffic on the freeways and smaller byways (yes...i know more folks live there but still)
But your route is where im going to do most of my riding from now on...the plains and west.
nice open spaces w/the every now and then traffic in cities.
I just could not get very relaxed when i was riding out to the dragon.
enjoy...weather looks great!
But your route is where im going to do most of my riding from now on...the plains and west.
nice open spaces w/the every now and then traffic in cities.
I just could not get very relaxed when i was riding out to the dragon.
enjoy...weather looks great!
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 223
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From: SE Louisiana
Well, Palo Duro Canyon is worth a stop, but not if you have to go out of your way.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 422
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From: Pernitas Point, TX
Just went to that Dragons Tail from Houston area and it was some major traffic on the freeways and smaller byways (yes...i know more folks live there but still)
But your route is where im going to do most of my riding from now on...the plains and west.
nice open spaces w/the every now and then traffic in cities.
I just could not get very relaxed when i was riding out to the dragon.
enjoy...weather looks great!
But your route is where im going to do most of my riding from now on...the plains and west.
nice open spaces w/the every now and then traffic in cities.
I just could not get very relaxed when i was riding out to the dragon.
enjoy...weather looks great!
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 562
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From: Arlington, TX
Gonna hit the big bend area on the way back. Here is the route I have planned;
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?h...o.k4-Rti4e0Mmc
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?h...o.k4-Rti4e0Mmc
The River Road, I think, would be one of the more memorable roads of your trip. It's awesome.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Pernitas Point, TX
You're just skirting the Big Bend area. If you have time, when you get to Fort Davis turn south through Marfa on down to Presidio. Then follow Hwy 170, the River Road, through Terlingua and Big Bend NP. From Big Bend go out the north entrance up to Marathon and then continue your planned route east on Hwy 90.
The River Road, I think, would be one of the more memorable roads of your trip. It's awesome.
The River Road, I think, would be one of the more memorable roads of your trip. It's awesome.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Central Texas area
Have you priced hotels in Santa Fe? And, if you get a chance take 14N (turqouise trail) off 40W (near Tijeras) through the Canyon into Madrid (where they made Wild Hogs) before going to Santa Fe.. Was just there first week of August..
Last edited by rossn2; Sep 30, 2015 at 07:08 AM.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Pernitas Point, TX
Just stay hydrated in this area. Get's kinda hot down that way this time of year, although temp's starting to drop..
Have you priced hotels in Santa Fe? And, if you get a chance take 14N (turqouise trail) off 40W (near Tijeras) through the Canyon into Madrid (where they made Wild Hogs) before going to Santa Fe.. Was just there first week of August..
Have you priced hotels in Santa Fe? And, if you get a chance take 14N (turqouise trail) off 40W (near Tijeras) through the Canyon into Madrid (where they made Wild Hogs) before going to Santa Fe.. Was just there first week of August..
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?h...o.ke7Z13qGsrlY