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Texas bike roads

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by KVB_650, Apr 30, 2009.

  1. KVB_650

    KVB_650 Member

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    Hi,

    Later this year I will be in the Houston, Texas area. I have rented a 2009 Harley Ultraglide, going riding with my brothers on thier beemers.

    Can anybody recommend a nice road circuit, or a grill to check out, or a music place.

    We are heading from Houston to San Antonio, Austin, over towards Nacogdoches and back to Houston.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Ken
     
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    FM 2222 north of Austin. It's my favorite TX road.
     
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    Fm 2222 that heads out towards lake travis does'nt it. if its the one i'm thinking, it is a nice ride, 195 going north of austin is one i travel alot, its decent, i've heard that the 71 through bastrop and la grange east of austins a good road to travel and it'll take you from austin to near houston.
     
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    jmelton, yep, that's the one.

    Someone else was telling me that Hwy 80 between San Marcos and Gruene is a great ride too. They mentioned some place to eat in Gruene, but I don't remember the name.

    Ah, if you get out by NW San Antonio, make sure to stop at the original Rudy's off of I10 for some great BBQ.

    And, if you do the 2222 ride, there is a County Line BBQ off of there that is great too. Yep, I'm a BBQ kinda guy.
     
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    Once you leave Austin headed west there's alot out country to ride thru. If you take 2222 to 620 head west across the mansfield dam then to 71 thats GODS country.
     
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    I plan on doing a bit of riding tomorrow nothing to far from home, but at least outof town so i'll scout some areas for ya if you going to be north of austin. hopefully this weather will hold up.
     
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    I plan on doing a bit of riding tomorrow nothing to far from home, but at least outof town so i'll scout some areas for ya if you going to be north of austin. hopefully this weather will hold up.
     
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    Hey,

    Thanks for the tips, exactly what I am looking for. Local input on all the good stuff. We are heading out for a 5 day run. Not an Ironbutt run, but a decent days riding, looking for accommadations at the end of the day, maybe some music at night. We don't want to blast through the country, we want to enjoy it.

    Thanks again and keep it coming.

    Ken
     
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    Here you go - tried and true
    Hill Country Trip


    Starting point – Lampasas - Country Inn at the Park, (800) 556-2322 6:30 A.M. ($45.00 Single)

    Day 1 – Lampasas to Rocksprings
    Starting point – Country Inn at the Park, (800) 556-2322 6:30 AM
    580W to 581/501S (20)
    581/501S to 16S at Cherokee (19)
    16S to 965S (15)
    965S to 16S at Fredericksburg (28)
    16S to 173S at Kerrville (22)
    173S to 2828SW (15)
    2828SW to 16N (9)
    16N to 337W at Medina (4)
    337W to Leakey (36) (Turn north a few miles on 187 to Lost Maples & Lone Star MC Museum)
    336N to 41W (27)
    41W to 335S (27)
    335S to 55N at Barksdale (28)
    55N to 377S at Rocksprings (29) (Sorrells Inn, $60, American owned (830) 683-1800)

    End Day 1 (279)

    Day 2 – Rocksprings to Kerrville
    55S to 335N at Barksdale (29)
    335N to 41E (35)
    41E to 336S (27) to 1120/2748S at Leakey
    1120/2748S to 1050E (2)
    1050E to 187N at Utopia (10)
    187N to 470E (2)
    470E to 16S (29)
    16S to 173N at Bandera (1)
    173N to 16N at Kerrville (26) (Hampton Inn, $70, (830) 257-0600)

    End Day 2 (161)


    Day 3 – Kerrville to Lampasas

    16N to 501/581N at Cherokee (94)
    501/581N to 580E (19)
    580E to Lampasas (20)

    End Day 3 (133)
     
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    Cole, that is a ride thru the heart of Gods country.
     
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