Road trip, maybe?
Road trip, maybe?
Again there is talk about my office closing which would put me out of work. I decided to be proactive and start to prepare now, before it happens.
So here is a ride plan I put together. This is my first whack at it, just a start. Time frame will be April or May, thinking 4 to 6 weeks. Do the south part first.
People to see in Austin, Coco Beach, St. Louis, Albert Lea and Denver. May be adding more. Also on the path is The Dragon, Black Hills, Yellowstone and the Million Dollar highway.
Time for some fine tuning, let me have your thoughts please.
Oh, and if anyone is interesting in going along speak up.
http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.c...2&locale=en_US
So here is a ride plan I put together. This is my first whack at it, just a start. Time frame will be April or May, thinking 4 to 6 weeks. Do the south part first.
People to see in Austin, Coco Beach, St. Louis, Albert Lea and Denver. May be adding more. Also on the path is The Dragon, Black Hills, Yellowstone and the Million Dollar highway.
Time for some fine tuning, let me have your thoughts please.
Oh, and if anyone is interesting in going along speak up.
http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.c...2&locale=en_US
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 921
Likes: 2
From: S/W Arizona
You asked ... Is this trip only for the unemployed or retired ? 4 to 6 weeks ? Not many people I know have that much vacation time . Unless I lose my job I can only ride out for a week at a time. Sounds like a good ride thou .
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,134
Likes: 0
From: Gonzales, Texas
Hey Matt
First off, I pray that it is "only talk" about closing your office. But that is quite a ride plan you have going there. I wished I had enough vaction time and funding to make that trip !
I am confused about your routing through Texas. Are you wanting to hit the Three Sisters ( Texas Twisties) or hit Luckenbach? Or just trying to get off I-10 for a little bit? I'd be happy to make suggestions, and ride along some on your way through....
First off, I pray that it is "only talk" about closing your office. But that is quite a ride plan you have going there. I wished I had enough vaction time and funding to make that trip !
I am confused about your routing through Texas. Are you wanting to hit the Three Sisters ( Texas Twisties) or hit Luckenbach? Or just trying to get off I-10 for a little bit? I'd be happy to make suggestions, and ride along some on your way through....
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,605
Likes: 2
From: Mesa AZ
Matt
I hope you keep your job. I know it is tough waiting to know for sure. Your trip sounds like my bucket list!
I wish I had enough time and money to consider a trip like this.
Maybe when I retire. Good luck with it.
I hope you keep your job. I know it is tough waiting to know for sure. Your trip sounds like my bucket list!
I wish I had enough time and money to consider a trip like this.
Maybe when I retire. Good luck with it.
Hey Matt
First off, I pray that it is "only talk" about closing your office. But that is quite a ride plan you have going there. I wished I had enough vaction time and funding to make that trip !
I am confused about your routing through Texas. Are you wanting to hit the Three Sisters ( Texas Twisties) or hit Luckenbach? Or just trying to get off I-10 for a little bit? I'd be happy to make suggestions, and ride along some on your way through....
First off, I pray that it is "only talk" about closing your office. But that is quite a ride plan you have going there. I wished I had enough vaction time and funding to make that trip !
I am confused about your routing through Texas. Are you wanting to hit the Three Sisters ( Texas Twisties) or hit Luckenbach? Or just trying to get off I-10 for a little bit? I'd be happy to make suggestions, and ride along some on your way through....
If you care to ride part of it with me, that would be great.
Last edited by merdahl; Jan 16, 2010 at 07:51 PM.
Last year we went thru Silverton in June. The weather was good, but it was brisk up in the passes. I also remember snow along side the road. What is the earliest one should consider taking that route thru Co? Yellowstone also for that matter?
Trending Topics
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,134
Likes: 0
From: Gonzales, Texas
I was hoping for some inputs from locals. At this point I merely put in the stops I wanted to make and made sure I went thru the tail of the dragon, Yellowstone and Silverton. The rest needs to be looked at in detail. If you have suggestions thru Texas, I am all ears...
If you care to ride part of it with me, that would be great.
If you care to ride part of it with me, that would be great.
< http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...b8cbf5d52&z=9>
EDIT: I see that the link works, except the pin lables are dropped for dots.
Last edited by Harpoonman; Jan 16, 2010 at 09:28 PM.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,134
Likes: 0
From: Gonzales, Texas
Yes that's about right 3 to 3 1/2 hrs, 4 hrs with a rest stop in Leaky at one of the several Burger/Bars that cater to the Biker community. One is on the right as you come into Leaky (I can't remember the name, it is fairly new) the other is on the left at the intersection of Hwy 83 (Hog Pen). Top off your tank in Junction when you exit the frwy, and then again in Leaky, and you should be good fuel wise. Cuz the next fuel after you get back on the interstate is 30 or so miles, when you get to Kerville.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
