Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Field research
different species of exotic wildlife at the Y O, and we must get the
story of each from the wranglers.
Africa in Texas
of Namibia, conveniently located in Texas, with BBQ spare ribs and
Bluebell ice cream comfortingly nearby. Rhea, ostrich, oryx, giraffe,
zebra, et. al. wandered in the plain below awaiting our safari the
next morning.
Y. O. Ranch
diminished, it still covers 64 sq miles. We rode 7 miles from the gate
to the ranch house, squeezing past (apprehensively) the longest
horned longhorn bull we've ever seen. Today it offers dude ranching
for the dudes and the best exotic wildlife encounter this side of
Botswana.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Harleys in the mists
We got out of Leakey Saturday morning just in time: we were warned
that over 200 Harleys would be there by evening. Indeed all Friday
night we heard the advanced party streaming in. We will adapt Goethe's
comment about the German people "Ah Harleys! How admirable in the
individual; how despicable in the masses!".
Riding out east bound on 337 we were again photographically frustrated
by misty rain. You'll simply have to take our word for the beauty of
the panorama.
Near Vanderpool we sidetracked to the Lonestar Motorcycle Museum, an
excellent private collection of vintage bikes. There were several that
might have been the model for the bike Peter Otoole rode to the death
of T E Lawrence in the opening scene of L. of Arabia
We discovered two more exquisite hill country gems: the roads from
Medina to Kerrville and the road from Hunt up the north fork of the
Guadeloupe. And in the afternoon we arrived in -- Africa.
that over 200 Harleys would be there by evening. Indeed all Friday
night we heard the advanced party streaming in. We will adapt Goethe's
comment about the German people "Ah Harleys! How admirable in the
individual; how despicable in the masses!".
Riding out east bound on 337 we were again photographically frustrated
by misty rain. You'll simply have to take our word for the beauty of
the panorama.
Near Vanderpool we sidetracked to the Lonestar Motorcycle Museum, an
excellent private collection of vintage bikes. There were several that
might have been the model for the bike Peter Otoole rode to the death
of T E Lawrence in the opening scene of L. of Arabia
We discovered two more exquisite hill country gems: the roads from
Medina to Kerrville and the road from Hunt up the north fork of the
Guadeloupe. And in the afternoon we arrived in -- Africa.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Bent Rim Grill
A "famous" biker stop in Leakey. Somewhat up scale from "The Hog
Pen" (of which no more need be said). The view was its best feature,
and otherwise not remarkable.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Twisted Sisters loop
Today starting from Leakey we rode the clockwise Three Sisters loop
(ranch roads 337 335 336) with a lunch stop in Junction. I'm willing
to grant that the Alps or Dolomites might have a few equally good
motorcycle roads, but no better. An asphalt roller coaster with
stream crossings. But regrettably few turnouts where we could safely
stop for photos. So the one overlooking the South Llano River near
Junction must suffice.
In Junction we enjoyed Isaaks whose sign and menu has not changed for 50 years.
(ranch roads 337 335 336) with a lunch stop in Junction. I'm willing
to grant that the Alps or Dolomites might have a few equally good
motorcycle roads, but no better. An asphalt roller coaster with
stream crossings. But regrettably few turnouts where we could safely
stop for photos. So the one overlooking the South Llano River near
Junction must suffice.
In Junction we enjoyed Isaaks whose sign and menu has not changed for 50 years.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Luling City Market
who do have not tried Goode Company.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Twisted Sisters
A ride through this part of Texas will most certainly change your view of my beloved state. You will ride amongst scenery as good as it gets, along clear rivers, through very twisty mountain type curves amidst real Texas Ranches. With million dollar vistas and cool clear waters along with friendly folks and knowing that you are riding the best this large state can offer, makes for great riding...
Monday, March 14, 2011
Why I ride GS
Today I'm getting service on my BMW F650GS.
I got a loaner bike, a Triumph American.
It reminds me why I ride a GS.
I got a loaner bike, a Triumph American.
It reminds me why I ride a GS.
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