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comsec wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:53 am

You'll enjoy Ross Maxwell Drive in BBNP!!!!! Been riding there for many years.


Here's a ride up into the Basin, we're leading in front with yellow helmets.

https://vimeo.com/239749942

See GAS......BUY IT!!!! Gas is in the park at Panther Junction.

If you ride the River Road, hydrate first and do it when it's cool. IMHO it is the most technical motorcycle road in TX with lots of blind off camber turns and some of the greatest scenery that's jaw dropping. Eat at El Patio in Presidio.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_ ... Texas.html

Great breakfast at Judy's Bread and Breakfast on Holland St in Alpine, AMTRAK depot is across the street.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_ ... Texas.html

If I didn't have family in NTX, I'd move there and ride every morning.

2010 Concours 14 eats these roads up!

Ride free,

Craig

RPBrown wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:55 am Plan your ride and apply for the Iron Butt. 1000 miles in less than 24 hours or 1500 miles in less than 36 hours.
Info here: https://www.ironbutt.org/

TexasFlash wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:47 pm Hope you have a great trip; post pics when you get back.
Dave

67N20 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:09 pm Oil field drivers refer to the “_______ crew” drivers. Some roads In west Texas are in poor condition to all the truck traffic plus the drivers drive like idiots.

If you have time, stop in Page (Arizona) and see Horseshoe Bend and tour one of the “slot canyons”
I recommend Lower Antelope tours by Dixie Ellis.

oljames3 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:52 pm

C-dub wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:29 pm Hello all West Texans and all that have traveled out there.

A motorcycle trip my wife and I have planned for later this fall will take us to the Grand Canyon and then down to the Greater Phoenix area to visit family. Those are the two main goals for the trip. We'll do some scenic riding on the way out, but mostly the goal is to get near the North Rim in two days then take our time the rest of the trip.

The route home is where I'd like some assistance in West Texas. I'm looking at either 380 or 180. We'll probably be on 180 out of Arizona until it meets up with 380 in San Antonio, AZ. Then either stay on 380 through Roswell and through West Texas all the way back to Denton. Or skip down on 54 at Carrizozo, AZ to 82 that turns into 62 in Texas then 180 all the way to Weatherford. For all I know at this point 180 out of AZ might stay 180 all the way to Weatherford and is also 54, 82, and 62.

Anyway, what I was wondering is if there is much difference between 380 and 180 out in West Texas as far as scenery. Is one route better than the other? We probably won't take much time stopping to walk around much, but we won't be in a hurry either. A nice leisurely 400 miles per day.

Two questions:
1. Have you been to Big Bend National Park?
2. What will y'all be riding?

G.A. Heath wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:21 pm I'm in Seminole, so if you take the 62/180 route I would be happy to meet up with you if I am able to get away from work. 82/180 happens to go north of me through Brownfield and if I am off work that day I'd be willing to meet up. As for scenic, both are dry parched, and empty. Going 82/380 will have you travel through a few bigger towns, put you closer to Lubbock if you need some serious support, and will shorten your trip. If you go 62/180 and if I can arrange the time off will get you access to a small firearm collection and access to a local range if it isn't in use. Personally I would take the 82/380 route as it offers significant advantages and has fewer 'oil field' drivers (I hope they are back on the roads in force soon).