Help me decide....
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Help me decide....
I will ultimately do what my gut tells me to do, but.....
Two options: I have six days. Leaving from Minneapolis Oct 12.
Option 1: Ride down to the Ozarks. Southern MO and Arkansas. I have done this trip a couple times on bike, although I know there is much to be seen and by no means, have I "seen it all." Sourthern MO is within a one day haul (600-650 miles) to to get into the good riding. This will give me 3-4 days to do what I want in the Ozarks and ride all the lovely, curvy roads.
Option 2: Texas Hill Country. I have been to other parts of Texas (West TX, Austin, Big Bend, etc), but never in this specific area. It's 1200-1300 miles to Kerryville from Minneapolis. Two long days of riding there and back. Leaves me with 2 days to ride in this area.
Tell me, what would you do?
Two options: I have six days. Leaving from Minneapolis Oct 12.
Option 1: Ride down to the Ozarks. Southern MO and Arkansas. I have done this trip a couple times on bike, although I know there is much to be seen and by no means, have I "seen it all." Sourthern MO is within a one day haul (600-650 miles) to to get into the good riding. This will give me 3-4 days to do what I want in the Ozarks and ride all the lovely, curvy roads.
Option 2: Texas Hill Country. I have been to other parts of Texas (West TX, Austin, Big Bend, etc), but never in this specific area. It's 1200-1300 miles to Kerryville from Minneapolis. Two long days of riding there and back. Leaves me with 2 days to ride in this area.
Tell me, what would you do?
Road Captain
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I've ridden both and I live in Texas. But, I'd do the Ozarks over the Texas Hill Country. For a couple of reasons; one, it's closer so you get to the enjoyment sooner, two, it's a much larger area and the mountains are bigger and better than the hill country.
Road Master
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I would agree, getting there in a long one day run is much more appealing when you are on limited time....
Riding the black hills would be a good option too...I am in love with those roads...
and going there without the rally going on, sure is nice
Riding the black hills would be a good option too...I am in love with those roads...
and going there without the rally going on, sure is nice
Road Captain
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I agree with Roadblock on this one. I just got back from the Black Hills and they're great riding. Don't know if the weather has changed yet, it may be too cold now.
Road Master
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From: Duluth, MN
Been there twice this year...one time in June and one time during the rally...both were fun in their own way....
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Good idea on the black hills, but already went thru this year and usually do every year. Southern MO and Northern AR here I come
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If you are going to AR, then i would reccommend staying at The Hub which is south of Harrison. Great location to use as a base camp. Peel ferry is in southern MO/northern AR as well. Visit AR website for LOTS of good route suggestions.
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Awesome, thanks! Plan on leaving MN on the 12th.