Pie Run VII "Debbie's Pies" in Hutto (new pie location!) [Archive]

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wczimmerman

07-07-2006, 09:05 PM

Where:
Debbie's Pies
207 East Street
Hutto, Texas 78634

Here's the website:
The Texan Cafe and Debbie's Pies (http://www.texancafe.net/)

When: 11:00 in Hutto, TX
29 July 2006

Who:
Definite:
wczimmerman + 1
blazin' mama + 1
Squeaky
budzrex
Chirpy + ?
busarider1
FWRex + 5
Nixx
D'artagnan
rocketbunny
Faylaricia
Skid
phuffstatler
SeanFromTX
prancing_pony
Cherioer + 1
beverly200rider + 1
loki + 2
JacknTexas + 1
FJR Bandit
buck000
King_O_Road
oldbmw + 1
rickmillertx
Rexter + 1
mrr1150gs
ejk
houstonredrider
irondawg
Red Brown
burg
dutchinterceptor
desertrat
rbickle
rodriguez_slowpoke
fz1nutt
Slim
Snoopster
scubasteve
CeeBee
AustinTrophy
txbanditrydr
txmedic +1?

Maybe:
skiphunt
pub610
ninjette
Toxic_Tommie
Tgatortexas1 + 1
R1150gsrider
ryan
FJRMike
gotdurt
jtormo

Squeaky

07-07-2006, 09:07 PM

Me! Me! Me!

budzrex

07-07-2006, 09:09 PM

Im in now all I need to do is route a 3hour route to Hutto:rider:

I guess I will have breakfast in Marble Falls and then wander east

STill Fiddlin

07-07-2006, 09:12 PM

Put me down as a maybe for now.

wczimmerman

07-07-2006, 09:17 PM

List updated

FJR Bandit

07-07-2006, 09:38 PM

Put me down as a strong maybe. To far ahead to see my days off.

humblerider

07-07-2006, 09:56 PM

I'm there!

jhansen

07-07-2006, 09:57 PM

Lasagna (Blue Plate Special) 6.59 :eat: :eat:
Natures most perfect food.
Put me down for a maybe for now. May have to come back early from vacation for this!:rider:

bluedogok

07-07-2006, 11:07 PM

Not me.....y'all have fun.
I should be eating some pizza in Idaho Springs (http://www.beaujos.com/) that day :rider: :eat:

Tourmeister

07-08-2006, 12:19 AM

I'm on call... no can do :-(

Chirpy

07-08-2006, 06:43 AM

I'm in, probably with family in tow...

busarider1

07-08-2006, 10:05 AM

I'll be there! With some Shiner for Chirpy!!!

skiphunt

07-08-2006, 11:04 AM

That's funny.... I did map quest to find out where Hutto was.. never heard of it. And, I find it's only 26mins from my house!

Hopefully I'll be riding in either Mexico, or up around Caddo/Ozarks/Eureka Springs by then.. but if not, I'll be there. Put me down as a maybe.

FWRex

07-08-2006, 09:05 PM

Im in now all I need to do is route a 3hour route to Hutto:rider:

I guess I will have breakfast in Marble Falls and then wander east

Well, you can always ride up and meet me part way.:nana: Chris, please put me down as a definite. I've missed too many pie runs this year and the local roads are getting monotonous. Looking forward to seeing everybody.

Kelly

Gilk51

07-08-2006, 11:09 PM

budzrex

07-08-2006, 11:20 PM

Kelly that works for me, I have not been north in a while. We
will figure out a meet spot.

Gilk51

07-09-2006, 06:44 AM

We will figure out a meet spot.
Lincoln? :-P

budzrex

07-09-2006, 08:11 AM

I was thinkning of something north of 79 up in the Temple area

pacman

07-09-2006, 10:24 AM

I think I'll play, too. :mrgreen:

Not sure about Susan - that Saturday her 6 weeks on the foot is up but, unless it improves dramatically in the next 3 weeks, the Doc will ground her even longer... :-(

I'm a maybe for this. I'd really like to make my first Pie Run, but if my daughter makes it to State in swimming, that's where I'll be that weekend. Chuck, if I'm a go, you wanna hook up for the ride down? Maybe we can get a few more from the metromess and swarm the roads to Hutto.:rofl:

Gilk51

07-09-2006, 11:40 AM

Chuck, if I'm a go, you wanna hook up for the ride down? Maybe we can get a few more from the metromess and swarm the roads to Hutto.:rofl:
Harrummph, well, *I* don't ride with Rexers... :-P

Rats, busted, I have been known to ride with 'em & even enjoy it. I think we can work something out and maybe meet up with WC in Temple or Buddy & Kelly somewhere in the area... :mrgreen:

busarider1

07-09-2006, 12:22 PM

Let me know where you guys are going to meet up. I'd like to ride down as a group. Maybe I can borrow JBH's gel seat for the day!!!

Gilk51

07-09-2006, 12:24 PM

Maybe I can borrow JBH's gel seat for the day!!!
Don't forget that I am willing to switch with ya also...
(or sooner if ya want to meet somewhere)

pacman

07-09-2006, 02:01 PM

Harrummph, well, *I* don't ride with Rexers... :-P

Rats, busted, I have been known to ride with 'em & even enjoy it. I think we can work something out and maybe meet up with WC in Temple or Buddy & Kelly somewhere in the area... :mrgreen:

HaHa! If I decided to not ride with 'Stroms, I'd be riding solo for the rest of my life!:mrgreen:

Are we going to be slabbing it down, or taking secondaries?

Gilk51

07-09-2006, 04:43 PM

Are we going to be slabbing it down, or taking secondaries?
We'll see if anyone else has plans. If it ends up just you and me, we'll figure out some back roads & maybe meet WC somewhere. Since we are not going to Kyle, we wouldn't have to be there as early as last time...

wczimmerman

07-09-2006, 05:00 PM

List updated.

Those that would like to meet up in Temple: c'mon down! Looks like Jen (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=137774#post137774) and the girls may come along, too.

Gilk51

07-09-2006, 05:02 PM

So why isn't "Blazing Mama" on the list? ;-)

Good news for the Zim girls - cool... :thumb:

wczimmerman

07-09-2006, 05:03 PM

So why isn't "Blazing Mama" on the list? ;-)

Fixed. :thumb:

vfer

07-09-2006, 05:24 PM

I'd like to make this one,but I think I'm gonna use up my kitchen pass for the Texas VFR meet in the Hill Country.
This is a lot of work having a baby around.:help:

Nixx

07-09-2006, 10:09 PM

Well considering this is almost in my backyard you can put me down for sure.

Squeaky

07-09-2006, 10:56 PM

Well considering this is almost in my backyard you can put me down for sure.

Ok now, I know the roomates eat pie. Are they joining us?

FWRex

07-09-2006, 10:56 PM

Kelly that works for me, I have not been north in a while. We
will figure out a meet spot.

Sounds good. I'll most likely be coming down along the west side of Fort Hood and then swinging over. Most of the roads to the east are pretty :yawn: . And the interstate isn't even an option. I'm trying to talk Ricky and Josh from the OA into coming along, too. We'll have to see if Chuck can handle that many Rexxer's in one place at the same time.:mrgreen:

D'artagnan

07-11-2006, 10:29 AM

Looks like I am good to go on this one. See everyone there!

rocketbunny

07-11-2006, 11:22 AM

Awesome! Sounds like we should have a good sized group from Houston.

Count me in!

Faylaricia

07-11-2006, 11:28 AM

Skid and I will be there. :sun:

Nixx

07-11-2006, 12:57 PM

Ok now, I know the roomates eat pie. Are they joining us?

Mike sold his VTX a while back in order to get a new cage.
James says he'll be there provided theres no rain. :sun: Ever since his unintentional stunting incident he's been a bit skittish.

budzrex

07-11-2006, 07:48 PM

Works for me I may be working in Brady on Friday and just camp at Mother Neff State Park friday night. I dont know if Chuck can handle following
that many Rexes as he said he does not ride with them and I know he isnt riding past them:rofl: We will bring him to the dark side:trust:

pacman

07-11-2006, 08:56 PM

Sounds good. I'll most likely be coming down along the west side of Fort Hood and then swinging over. Most of the roads to the east are pretty :yawn: . And the interstate isn't even an option. I'm trying to talk Ricky and Josh from the OA into coming along, too. We'll have to see if Chuck can handle that many Rexxer's in one place at the same time.:mrgreen:

Poor Chuck! THink he'll survive the day? Aww, I bet he'll make it.:trust:

For all the Ft Worth area crew heading down, can we arrange a place south of Ft Worth to meet up?

Gilk51

07-11-2006, 10:45 PM

For all the Ft Worth area crew heading down, can we arrange a place south of Ft Worth so meet up?
All in good time, my man, all in good time. The event is over 2 weeks away - things don't get half way organized until 2 days before!
:lol2:

pacman

07-11-2006, 10:48 PM

All in good time, my man, all in good time. The event is over 2 weeks away - things don't get half way organized until 2 days before!
:lol2:

OK, I'm in standby mode.

Squeaky

07-11-2006, 10:49 PM

OK, I'm is standby mode.

Besides, the first one to post up the local meeting spot has to come up with a route and lead! I learned the hard way. :doh:

FWRex

07-12-2006, 12:59 AM

Poor Chuck! THink he'll survive the day? Aww, I bet he'll make it.:trust:

For all the Ft Worth area crew heading down, can we arrange a place south of Ft Worth to meet up?

The Fort Worth Rexxer's are leaving out at around 0700. We'll head down 377 and 144 to Glen Rose. So we could meet you at the town square in Glen Rose at 0745. From there...

144 south to Walnut Springs
927 to Iredell
1238
219
182
84
183
1690
2827
2313
2808
963
183
138
195
487
1105
120
29
1660 to Hutto.

The pace will be spirited. For those who like to smell the flowers, this route might not be your first choice since it requires a fairly fast pace in order to make it to Hutto by 1100. I realize I'm swinging west in order to go east. What can I say? That seems to be where the good roads are.:-D

Buddy, just give me a shout about where you want to meet up. If you wind up staying at Mother Neff, I suppose we could meet up in Gatesville.

Kelly

wczimmerman

07-12-2006, 07:33 AM

New entries added.

Gilk51

07-12-2006, 07:51 AM

Hey WC, have you got an interesting route from Temple, and what time would we need to meet up with you and the girls in order to get there on time?

phuffstatler

07-12-2006, 08:20 AM

WC, sign me up. Since it's all of 20 minutes away from home, I'll have to find a circuitous route there.... ;)

.

wczimmerman

07-12-2006, 09:10 AM

Hey WC, have you got an interesting route from Temple, and what time would we need to meet up with you and the girls in order to get there on time?

I haven't looked yet at setting up a ride from Temple. I'll look at doing that soon. One possibility would be to use the latter half of FWRex's route. As soon as I come up with something, I'll post here with an estimated timeframe, too.

pub610

07-12-2006, 01:55 PM

Look, it's a Hutto Hippopietmus.
This is about the same distance for me as Conroe. are there great blue Heron's lurking in the ditches between here and there?
Hmmmm. Maybe a Saturday ride. Count me as a maybe.

budzrex

07-12-2006, 05:28 PM

The pace will be spirited. Oh boy my favorite pace:rider: I just hope all you rexers on those big ol 1200s will let me stay in sight ;-)

FWRex

07-12-2006, 05:55 PM

The pace will be spirited. Oh boy my favorite pace:rider: I just hope all you rexers on those big ol 1200s will let me stay in sight ;-)

Smart aleck!:nana: I just didn't want anyone on a V-Star 650 showing up and getting an...education.:mrgreen:

SeanFromTX

07-12-2006, 06:56 PM

Did someone say :eat: ? Y'all need another Rex on this run to make it funner. I told my gang that I'm 60-70% in favor of being able to make this so count me in for now.

budzrex

07-12-2006, 07:02 PM

I know Kelly,just being myself:mrgreen: hey you know the rules if everybody wants to play we play if some are not comfortable we dial it back a notch its no fun if everybodys not having fun

prancing_pony

07-12-2006, 07:06 PM

Im in.

FWRex

07-12-2006, 07:31 PM

I know Kelly,just being myself:mrgreen: hey you know the rules if everybody wants to play we play if some are not comfortable we dial it back a notch its no fun if everybodys not having fun

Amen, brother. I just didn't want anyone to experience the same sorry fate as an unfortunate Bandit rider who happened to tag along with a couple of members of our OA a while back. I seem to recall that it was in your neck of the woods. You didn't happen to hear about that, did you?:trust: :mrgreen:

budzrex

07-12-2006, 08:19 PM

He survived,:lol2: he just is a bit more cautious when someone tells him
it will be a spirited ride:trust:

Hey he did great, and would enjoy him riding along any time. He kept his cool out in the real twisties rode his own pace and we waited at intersections.

prancing_pony

07-12-2006, 09:34 PM

I dont know if I posted already, but I plan to join on Saturday.

prancing_pony

07-12-2006, 09:42 PM

Ok...so I may have missed a thing or two. Is the ride to the pie place, or do we meet at the pie place and then ride? If the ride is to the pie place, where do we meet for the start point to get there?

budzrex

07-12-2006, 09:55 PM

It varies by group, most try to get a ride together to the meet, and ride
with the same group on the return. Others get there alone and ride with a group back, some ride with one group up and another back the only constant
is we usually eat together:eat:

FJR Bandit

07-13-2006, 02:32 PM

budzrex

07-13-2006, 09:10 PM

You can always hook up with me NB is close enough to SA

prancing_pony

07-14-2006, 09:48 AM

I guess Ill have to see how things pass out as things get closer to the ride date. Ill hitch a ride with someone, or buy a map :-)!!!

wczimmerman

07-14-2006, 10:18 AM

List updates made

Toxic_Tommie

07-14-2006, 10:30 AM

Im a maybe for now....I will have to see how things play out as the date approaches....

Cherioer

07-14-2006, 10:47 AM

Amanda and I will be there as we are only 1 1/2 miles from there.
Cool we can all ride the big concrete hippo.

http://delusionalone.smugmug.com/photos/37291228-M.jpg

Squeaky

07-14-2006, 12:43 PM

Cool we can all ride the big concrete hippo.

Cool - We can all head over there after we eat and take a group pic around the hippo! That's a front page pic if I ever saw one! :clap:

Toxic_Tommie

07-14-2006, 01:14 PM

that pic reminds me of the 2nd ace ventura movie

FJR Bandit

07-15-2006, 05:59 AM

You can always hook up with me NB is close enough to SA

Thanks for the invitation. As soon as the new schedule is up and I known that i'm off. I'll let you know.

Where do you normally meet?

pacman

07-16-2006, 01:20 PM

The Fort Worth Rexxer's are leaving out at around 0700. We'll head down 377 and 144 to Glen Rose. So we could meet you at the town square in Glen Rose at 0745. From there...

144 south to Walnut Springs
927 to Iredell
1238
219
182
84
183
1690
2827
2313
2808
963
183
138
195
487
1105
120
29
1660 to Hutto.

The pace will be spirited. For those who like to smell the flowers, this route might not be your first choice since it requires a fairly fast pace in order to make it to Hutto by 1100. I realize I'm swinging west in order to go east. What can I say? That seems to be where the good roads are.:-D

Buddy, just give me a shout about where you want to meet up. If you wind up staying at Mother Neff, I suppose we could meet up in Gatesville.

Kelly

Things are looking good for this meet. My girl didn't make State in her swimming events.:-( So that means I have that weekend free.:mrgreen: I'd like to meet the crew in Glen Rose as you mentioned. If anything changes, be sure and let me know, and I'll do the same.

Later,

FWRex

07-16-2006, 02:02 PM

Things are looking good for this meet. My girl didn't make State in her swimming events.:-( So that means I have that weekend free.:mrgreen: I'd like to meet the crew in Glen Rose as you mentioned. If anything changes, be sure and let me know, and I'll do the same.

Later,

Sounds good, we'll pick you up at the town square in Glen Rose at 0745. If you're unfamiliar with the area, it's at the intersection of FM 205 and Hwy 144, where 144 makes it's turn south after paralleling the river. Here's a link to the OA thread, about the ride, so you'll have an idea of who you'll be riding with.

http://www.zrxoa.com/forums//showthread.php?s=&threadid=122556

Looking forward to meeting you.

Kelly

Gilk51

07-16-2006, 02:28 PM

Things are looking good for this meet.
...
I'd like to meet the crew in Glen Rose as you mentioned. If anything changes, be sure and let me know, and I'll do the same.

Looks like I'm going to have to cancel, so Wayne is free to meet up with the rest of the REXer hooligans. :doh: (just don't believe a word about what the "new guy" has to do or else you will be buying a bunch of lunches) :shock:

WC, please remove me from the list, we have a wedding to attend that day - I thought it was in the evening but just verified it is in the afternoon. No way to do both. :-(

bummer...

Tgatortexas1

07-16-2006, 08:18 PM

And some ride up alone and then ride back alone.:shrug: I swear I got a bath last Saturday.:rofl:

From the far South and still looking for someone from the CC, Laredo or SA area to :rider: with to the pie runs.

We (John & Barbara) live in San Antonio, and thinking about going. We've never been on any of these, and, it sounds like fun. And, who doesn't enjoy a nice, fresh piece of pie?

FJR Bandit, where will you be coming from? We live on the N.W. side, in Leon Valley, near Bandera Rd. (hwy. 16) and Huebner Rd. We are not far from loop 410, or 1604 - either intersects with Bandera Rd. Maybe we could meet up, then head to New Braunfels and meet up with the other guy (Bud? Buzz?).

We're not definite yet, but, I'd really like to go, if everything works out.

beverly200rider

07-16-2006, 10:58 PM

Count me in. Hubby, Steve, will be there, too, but due to three cracked ribs, he'll be driving up on four wheels to meet everyone. I'll let him tell his story about his ribs, the road, and the repairs to the bike, etc. Yeah, stuff happens, especially on a new bike.

beverly500rider

07-17-2006, 08:30 AM

Gilk51

07-17-2006, 09:36 AM

:welcome:, Steve

Hope the ribs are coming along well & and you've figured out the turns in Venus. Hope to see the two BVs sometime...

Faylaricia

07-17-2006, 09:52 AM

Piaggio BV200 '05

Cool! Can't wait to see it. I love Scooters.

FJR Bandit

07-17-2006, 02:02 PM

Tgatortexas1, I live about 110 miles South of SA on 16. I can caught 410 to Bandera or meet you on the Northside off of 35. That is I got the day off. They still have not posted our work schedule. I'll let you know as soon as I know.

David G.
FJR Bandit

loki

07-17-2006, 08:51 PM

Just got back from vacation and saw this thread. This one's too close for me to miss...even if it rains. Count me in. :eat:

JacknTexas

07-17-2006, 09:31 PM

I am a definate. Going to do some checking on some riders from Huntsville area. If you are in Huntsville/conroe/N of Houston area and are interested in Riding over to Hutto let me know.

wczimmerman

07-17-2006, 10:35 PM

I'm in San Jose all this week (I'm writing this from my PDA in the hotel) so I'll update the list when I get back home.

FJR Bandit

07-18-2006, 03:28 AM

buck000

07-18-2006, 05:56 AM

Sawadee krap (http://www.learningthai.com/), y'all... (I'm typing this from an i-net cafe in Bangkok) :sun:

Count me in!

King_O_Road

07-18-2006, 09:20 PM

Don't know why I have been putting off my reply.... I know I am going....:rider:

Tgatortexas1

07-18-2006, 10:46 PM

Status change. I'm now a definite. :mrgreen: :eat: I just saw the schedule and i'm off. :clap: I'm willing to lead :trust: or follow :giveup: a group from SA. Just need a meeting place and time to :rider: :rider:
Ok, Bandit, we're out of town until this Thursday. At our RV near Choke Canyon. Do you live somewhere down this way, like Tilden or Jourdanton? When we get home, we'll check our calendar & make sure we're clear to go. If so, I'd prefer to meet at Bandera & 410. Then we can head for 35 to meet up with our N.B. rider. So, I'll post Thurs. or Fri. to let you know if we're going.

dutchinterceptor

07-18-2006, 11:12 PM

OK, I know this is probably pointless based on my track record.
Chris, put me on the "maybe" list if you don't mind.

Any Tyler folk heading that way?

Dirtrideroader

07-19-2006, 12:36 AM

OK, I know this is probably pointless based on my track record.
Chris, put me on the "maybe" list if you don't mind.

Any Tyler folk heading that way?

Heck, since I have no record, that's my story and I am sticking to it, put me down as a maybe also. While you are at it, put R1150gsrider down as a maybe too. He could ride his bicycle there he lives so close. Well, 20 years ago he could.

Squeaky

07-19-2006, 12:39 AM

...put me down as a maybe also.

Ooh, I know who I'm following there! :rider:

Photojojo

07-19-2006, 09:38 AM

I should be there 2 up.

Dirtrideroader

07-19-2006, 09:40 AM

Ooh, I know who I'm following there! :rider:

I just plotted a route out on Streets and trips. 6 hours and 2 minutes. One way.

If I go, I will probably spend the night in Austin and ride home the next morning.

King_O_Road

07-19-2006, 09:13 PM

Hey, I have not seen a ride / route posted,
so I am guessing this will be "pie ala-mode" without the ride...

or is there a planned ride that I just have not seen yet ????

Squeaky

07-19-2006, 10:25 PM

If I go, I will probably spend the night in Austin and ride home the next morning.

...got floor space? :trust:

whoa

07-19-2006, 11:08 PM

or is there a planned ride that I just have not seen yet ????
The Austin group will usually put a meeting spot in the thread. If one doesn't pop up, go ahead and start one. I suggest meeting at the Taco Caban in Cedar Park. Everyone knows where that is.

I still have not replaced my sys admin, so my schedule is beyond my control at the moment. (Hey Texas-Tri, offer is still open. :mrgreen:)

Dirtrideroader

07-20-2006, 12:59 AM

...got floor space? :trust:
That is really a question for Randy...

King_O_Road

07-20-2006, 06:54 PM

The Austin group will usually put a meeting spot in the thread. If one doesn't pop up, go ahead and start one. I suggest meeting at the Taco Caban in Cedar Park. Everyone knows where that is.

I still have not replaced my sys admin, so my schedule is beyond my control at the moment. (Hey Texas-Tri, offer is still open. :mrgreen:)

I was meaning a ride through Hutto and the back roads once we met up there...

The Taco Cabana is fine with me to meet for the ride over to Hutto... takes about 25-30 to get to Hutto wouldn't you say?? What time are folks wanting to meet????

Tgatortexas1

07-22-2006, 10:04 AM

rickmillertx

07-22-2006, 04:31 PM

Count me in. Never been to Hutto.

beverly200rider

07-22-2006, 04:42 PM

Rick, I assume you'll be riding the new Duc? Looking forward to seeing it!

rickmillertx

07-22-2006, 04:53 PM

You bet! We should see a good showing for Italian handywork. I expect there will be a couple of other Ducs coming from the Dallas area.

JacknTexas

07-22-2006, 08:21 PM

Looks like there is 3-4 bikes going from huntsville area. Offer still stands for any others around here to ride along.:)

STill Fiddlin

07-23-2006, 03:44 PM

I'm not going to make it - had great plans, but the kids' activities and a scheduled airport pickup have dashed them :(. Curses! I may have to make a consolation run to Pie in the Sky.

FWRex

07-23-2006, 06:52 PM

Chris, I'll probably be bringing along five more folks to the party. Just wanted to give a heads up.

Kelly

ryan

07-23-2006, 07:07 PM

maybe

dutchinterceptor

07-23-2006, 07:09 PM

Does anybody know about the area on 79 between Milano and Rockdale that MS Streets & Trips shows to be under construction? I was wondering if it needs to be avoided.

FJR Bandit

07-23-2006, 10:18 PM

I met a group of about 15 riders :eek2: in my town today...well I only talked to one....but told him about TWT :trust: and our pie :eat: run.

The group is out of Laredo....my part of Texas..:clap: ...and invited him and his group to join us:rider: :eat: :rider: .

So it might be me +5, 10, 15 or ?? ;-) I will EM him later this week to see if any of them will be joining us.

BTW....how big is Debbie's?

FJRMike

07-24-2006, 06:44 AM

count me in as a "maybe" at this point but most likely..

gotdurt

07-24-2006, 10:57 AM

I think this is a possibility... put me down as a 'maybe'.

buck000

07-24-2006, 12:05 PM

BTW....how big is Debbie's?

Debbie's Pie's is actually part of a restaurant in Hutto (The Texas Cafe (http://www.texancafe.net/)). I'd guesstimate the capacity of the restaurant at about 80-100 folks???

:eat:

Squeaky

07-24-2006, 02:10 PM

buck000

07-24-2006, 03:05 PM

Ok, plenty of Houston area riders on the list. We're under the one week mark, so someone needs to come up with a plan, route, meetup, etc.

I humbly suggest 696 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.310949,-97.305565&spn=0.033196,0.085745&om=1) and/or 112 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.414705,-97.027559&spn=0.01658,0.042872&om=1) or possibly 619 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.363841,-97.244282&spn=0.033178,0.085745&om=1) be included in your route... 696 is fun sweepage all the way out to 21... :rider:

If you're intent on making a more straight shot of it, you can also take 290 West to Elgin, then 95 North just past Coupland, make a left on 1660 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.476639,-97.441864&spn=0.033139,0.085745&om=1), and enjoy more sweepers into Hutto.

Chirpy

07-24-2006, 09:10 PM

If you're intent on making a more straight shot of it, you can also take 290 West to Elgin, then 95 North just past Coupland, make a left on 1660 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.476639,-97.441864&spn=0.033139,0.085745&om=1), and enjoy more sweepers into Hutto.

+1

What's the count so far? I was thinking I might want to give them some warning about the crowd they can expect Saturday, as half of their restaurant is probably going to be full of stinky people wearing Cordura:lol2:

I'll be pretty close tomorrow, so I can give them some warning :eek2:

Maybe we can reserve the upstairs if it's big enough...

wczimmerman

07-24-2006, 09:25 PM

+1

What's the count so far? I was thinking I might want to give them some warning about the crowd they can expect Saturday, as half of their restaurant is probably going to be full of stinky people wearing Cordura:lol2:

I'll be pretty close tomorrow, so I can give them some warning :eek2:

Maybe we can reserve the upstairs if it's big enough...

Whew! List updated!

Chirpy: We would certainly appreciate it if you could give these folks a heads up about their pending pie doom. :clap: At this point there are 36 Definite and 12 Maybe

Chirpy

07-24-2006, 09:29 PM

Will do...I'll advise them to stock up on air freshner and Febreeze if it's going to be hot!

http://homepage.mac.com/tschoepe/.Pictures/Motorcycles/STICH.jpg

Rexter

07-24-2006, 09:40 PM

Me + 1 most likely....anyone planning on hitting 696 should come thru College Station and hit 166 to Caldwell, then go thru Deanville to 21...

Dirtrideroader

07-24-2006, 09:46 PM

Ok, plenty of Houston area riders on the list. We're under the one week mark, so someone needs to come up with a plan, route, meetup, etc.

I led the last one, but everyone complained about the U-turns so no, I'm NOT leading this one! Oh, and I still don't have a GPS, so we'd get lost if I did...

Who, what, where, when, and how???

Ok, at this time I am up to 95%, depending on my Dad's situation.

If I go, I don't mind leading, if we all agree to avoid 290 at all costs. I have what looks like a fun route, but Streets and trips estimates it taking 6 hours for 198 miles.

Is there anyway we can post routes to discuss this? Anyone else have S&T?

Rexter

07-24-2006, 09:48 PM

Huntsville group....what's the plan?.....maybe we can hook up when you come thru..........

Squeaky

07-24-2006, 09:49 PM

Is there anyway we can post routes to discuss this? Anyone else have S&T?

Route files would do nothing for me, sorry.
Guesstimate 150 miles between fill ups, and how long would it take avoiding 290 and what awful hour of the morning would we have to be on the road?

Rexter

07-24-2006, 09:55 PM

Input for Houston area......get to Waller, run 362 to 105 to 6 to College Station, then 166 to 21 to 696 to 112 to 79......spirited pace CS to Hutto is 1.5 hrs max

Dirtrideroader

07-24-2006, 10:27 PM

Input for Houston area......get to Waller, run 362 to 105 to 6 to College Station, then 166 to 21 to 696 to 112 to 79......spirited pace CS to Hutto is 1.5 hrs max

I was thinking of going through Sealy, Cat Springs, Fayetteville, Warda....

Cherioer

07-25-2006, 07:58 AM

Route files would do nothing for me, sorry.
Guesstimate 150 miles between fill ups, and how long would it take avoiding 290 and what awful hour of the morning would we have to be on the road?

Took Me 5 hours last time I went back roads all the way to Houston, but I did stop quite a few times in Dime Box, Independence, and a few others.

Have fun all and see you this weekend.

wczimmerman

07-25-2006, 09:06 AM

Edits made.

Dirtrideroader

07-25-2006, 11:01 AM

Took Me 5 hours last time I went back roads all the way to Houston, but I did stop quite a few times in Dime Box, Independence, and a few others.

I am thinking it will take about 5 hours. We could meet in Brookshire at 6:00 and that should put us there in plenty of time.

JacknTexas

07-25-2006, 04:32 PM

Huntsville group....what's the plan?.....maybe we can hook up when you come thru..........
As far as i know we are going to just drive pretty straightway over to hutto. Its about 2.5-3 hours one way with no scenic routes. I imagine we are going to leave about 7-730 saturday. I will let you know more when I do. I dont see any problems with meeting in BCS that morning if you want to join. I am not sure how many there are at this point. We are not going to have a huge group, 2-4 bikes i would think.--jack

Chirpy

07-25-2006, 05:32 PM

kurt

07-25-2006, 10:00 PM

This one is so close I might have to take the Ruckus to make it sporting. :-P

Gilk51

07-25-2006, 10:03 PM

Debbie's has been alerted, which brings up the interesting question - "Who showed up last Saturday for the pie run?"
Just one? Or was it Squeaky's group? :rofl:

Squeaky

07-25-2006, 10:15 PM

Just one? Or was it Squeaky's group? :rofl:

We didn't go to Hutto, we went to Kyle and ate at the Texas Pie Company! :eat:

ejk

07-25-2006, 11:22 PM

Ok Houston team -- here is a route from SW Houston to Hutto. I've got a Maps and Streets Data File if someone can clue me in on how to post it. Following are the turn by turns. There are some options around Bastrop -- cutting through the park would be great -- I can't recall if one needs to pay a fee if just driving through. Also, the route up near Coupland is not real creative (there is however a great BBQ place) -- I need to find some of my old maps from when I was in the Austin Cycling Association (human powered bikes) as there were a couple of different rides out near Coupland -- if I have time, I’ll try to polish that part up a bit. Also, I need to see if gas will be availble each 150 miles +/-. If anyone is interested that can't get that far on a tank, let me know.

Disclaimer -- I've not taken this exact route before so I can't vouch for road quality, need for u-turns etc, i.e. YMMV, we are all adults here?

I’m about 85% to go, I’ll know for certain Thursday evening. I'd be happy to lead but I'm no speedster -- I run the limit up to +10 if I know the road OR there is good visibility all the way through the turns. M&S says 5.5 hours for this, with stops for 15 min each 2 hours -- so it looks like a 6 am departure OR we could slab it for a short while, say out to LA Grange, although I don't know that it would cut out much time.

If someone wants to suggest a closer in start point, that would be fine. I live at Westheimer and 610 so anyplace from IH10 South and West works for me.

Any takers?

Summary: 160.0 miles (5 hours, 24 minutes)

Time Mile Instruction For Toward
6:00 AM 0.0 Depart Untitled 23 on FM-1093 Rd (West) 6.5 mi
6:11 AM 6.5 Turn LEFT to stay on FM-1093 Rd 4.8 mi
6:19 AM 11.2 Turn RIGHT (North) onto FM-1489 [Simonton Rd] 76 yds
6:20 AM 11.3 Road name changes to FM-1093 2.8 mi
6:25 AM 14.0 Road name changes to FM-1093 Rd E 2.0 mi
6:28 AM 16.0 Turn LEFT to stay on FM-1093 Rd E 1.6 mi
6:32 AM 17.7 Road name changes to N 1st St 0.2 mi
6:33 AM 17.9 Turn RIGHT (West) onto SR-36 [36th Division Memorial Hwy] 0.3 mi
6:33 AM 18.2 At Untitled 22, stay on SR-36 [36th Division Memorial Hwy] (West) 0.4 mi
6:34 AM 18.6 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-36 [HWY-36] 1.4 mi
6:36 AM 19.9 Turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-36 [36th Division Memorial Hwy] 2.1 mi
6:40 AM 22.1 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-36 [HWY-36] 2.5 mi
6:44 AM 24.6 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-36 0.8 mi
6:45 AM 25.3 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-36 [HWY-36 S] 3.9 mi
6:52 AM 29.3 Bear LEFT (North) onto SR-36 [Meyer St] 1.2 mi
6:54 AM 30.5 At Untitled 21, stay on SR-36 [Meyer St] (North) 174 yds
6:55 AM 30.6 Turn LEFT (West) onto FM-1094 [Columbus Rd] 1.0 mi
6:57 AM 31.6 Road name changes to Columbus Rd 0.4 mi
6:58 AM 32.0 Road name changes to FM-1094 7.6 mi
7:11 AM 39.5 At Untitled 20, stay on FM-1094 (West) 12.7 mi
7:34 AM 52.2 Road name changes to FM-1094 Rd 0.1 mi
7:34 AM 52.4 Road name changes to FM-1094 [Bastrap Rd] 0.3 mi
7:35 AM 52.6 At Untitled 19, stay on FM-1094 [Bastrap Rd] (West) 0.2 mi
7:36 AM 52.8 Turn LEFT (South) onto FM-109, then immediately turn RIGHT (West) onto Taylor St 2.1 mi
7:40 AM 54.9 Road name changes to San Felipe Rd 0.4 mi
7:41 AM 55.3 Turn LEFT to stay on San Felipe Rd 3.2 mi
7:47 AM 58.6 Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-1291 5.7 mi
7:57 AM 64.2 Bear RIGHT (West) onto FM-1291 [N Scott St] 0.4 mi
7:57 AM 64.6 At Untitled 18, stay on FM-1291 [N Scott St] (North-West) 32 yds
7:58 AM 64.6 Turn LEFT (South-West) onto SR-159 [W Main St] 120 yds
7:58 AM 64.7 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-159 [Main St] 109 yds
7:58 AM 64.8 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-159 [E Main St] 120 yds
7:58 AM 64.8 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-159 [Main St] 54 yds
7:58 AM 64.9 At Untitled 17, stay on SR-159 [Main St] (West) 43 yds
7:58 AM 64.9 Bear LEFT (West) onto SR-159 [N Rusk St] 0.3 mi
7:59 AM 65.2 At Untitled 16, stay on SR-159 [N Rusk St] (West) 0.5 mi
8:00 AM 65.8 Rest break (15 mins)
8:15 AM 65.8 Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto SR-159 5.6 mi
8:24 AM 71.4 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-159 [CR-117] 0.9 mi
8:26 AM 72.3 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-159 0.8 mi
8:27 AM 73.1 At Untitled 15, stay on SR-159 (North-West) 87 yds
8:28 AM 73.1 Turn LEFT to stay on SR-159 0.1 mi
8:28 AM 73.3 Turn RIGHT (North-West) onto FM-2981 [Farm-To-Market Road 2981] 1.4 mi
8:31 AM 74.7 Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-2981 0.3 mi
8:31 AM 74.9 Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-2981 [Farm-To-Market Road 2981] 0.8 mi
8:33 AM 75.8 Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-2981 0.4 mi
8:34 AM 76.2 At FM-2981, Round Top, TX 78954, stay on FM-2981 (West) 1.8 mi
8:37 AM 78.0 Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-2981 [Farm-To-Market Road 2981] 0.7 mi
8:39 AM 78.7 Turn RIGHT (North) onto FM-2145 [Farm-To-Market Road 2145], then immediately turn LEFT (West) onto Post Oak Rd 0.2 mi
8:40 AM 78.9 At 3357 Post Oak Rd, La Grange, TX 78945, stay on Post Oak Rd (West) 3.4 mi
8:47 AM 82.3 Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-77 76 yds
8:47 AM 82.3 At Untitled 12, turn LEFT (West) onto FM-153 8.3 mi
9:01 AM 90.6 At Untitled 11, stay on FM-153 (West) 7.6 mi
9:15 AM 98.2 Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto FM-2104 54 yds
9:15 AM 98.2 At Untitled 10, stay on FM-2104 (North-East) 12.5 mi
9:37 AM 110.7 Keep STRAIGHT onto FM-2104 [Dallas St] 32 yds
9:37 AM 110.7 Road name changes to Dallas St 0.2 mi
9:37 AM 110.9 At Untitled 9, turn LEFT (West) onto Old HWY-20 East 1.0 mi
9:39 AM 111.9 At 152 Old HWY-20 E, Paige, TX 78659, stay on Old HWY-20 East (West) 0.1 mi
9:40 AM 112.1 Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-21 [HWY-21 E] 0.8 mi
9:41 AM 112.9 At Untitled 8, turn RIGHT (North) onto Old HWY-20 1.8 mi
9:45 AM 114.7 At 9068 Old HWY-20, Paige, TX 78659, stay on Old HWY-20 (North-West) 3.9 mi
9:51 AM 118.6 At Old HWY-20, stay on Old HWY-20 (North) 1.7 mi
9:54 AM 120.3 Keep STRAIGHT onto Old HWY-20 [SR-223 Loop] 1.6 mi
9:57 AM 121.9 At Old HWY-20, stay on Old HWY-20 [SR-223 Loop] (North) 1.2 mi
9:59 AM 123.2 Turn LEFT (South) onto Ramp, then immediately turn RIGHT (West) onto US-290 [HWY-290] 0.8 mi
10:00 AM 124.0 Keep RIGHT onto Old McDade Rd 2.2 mi
10:05 AM 126.1 At Untitled 7, turn RIGHT (East) onto FM-696 4.7 mi
10:13 AM 130.9 At Untitled 6, turn LEFT (North) onto FM-619 1.5 mi
10:15 AM 132.4 Rest break (15 mins)
10:30 AM 132.4 Stay on FM-619 (North) 8.1 mi
10:44 AM 140.4 At Untitled 5, turn LEFT (West) onto CR-498 0.9 mi
10:46 AM 141.3 Turn LEFT (South) onto CR-470 1.2 mi
10:49 AM 142.5 Bear RIGHT (West) onto CR-469, then immediately turn LEFT (South) onto FM-1466 4.8 mi
10:59 AM 147.3 Road name changes to Hoxie St 0.3 mi
11:00 AM 147.6 At Untitled 4, turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-95 1.2 mi
11:03 AM 148.8 Turn LEFT (West) onto FM-1660 32 yds
11:03 AM 148.8 At Untitled 3, stay on FM-1660 (West) 9.6 mi
11:21 AM 158.5 At Untitled 2, stay on FM-1660 (North) 1.5 mi
11:24 AM 160.0 Arrive Untitled

SUMMARY
Driving distance: 160.0 miles
Trip duration: 5 hours, 24 minutes
Driving time: 4 hours, 54 minutes
Cost: $0.00

Squeaky

07-25-2006, 11:37 PM

8:39 AM 78.7 Turn RIGHT (North) onto FM-2145 [Farm-To-Market Road 2145], then immediately turn LEFT (West) onto Post Oak Rd 0.2 mi
8:40 AM 78.9 At 3357 Post Oak Rd, La Grange, TX 78945, stay on Post Oak Rd (West) 3.4 mi
8:47 AM 82.3 Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-77 76 yds

Ok, I know you and I can do it on the GS and the Strom, but the street riders won't enjoy it. When we get to Post Oak, the street group goes south and then back up 77 to meet us at the other end since it's rough gravel.

I might be leaving from up in Cypress now, but if that falls through I'll try this route with ya. You coming back the same day, or staying out there overnight?

ejk

07-26-2006, 12:15 AM

Not sure if I'm staying or not. I may take a quick run into Austin proper to Lone Star BMW and then stay overnight with my brother in law, return Sunday bright and earily as I need to catch a flight to Calif. Or, just make a day of it and come back via Elgin / Bastrop / Columbus via 95/71 to make time on the return trip.

If those of you leaving from Cypress want to link up, let me know, I have no idea who may want to start SW.

I actually planned the route from Hutto to Houston, thinking I might slab it up Friday evening. You might have noticed, I don't think the end point is actually the pie place.

rickmillertx

07-26-2006, 08:07 AM

Outlander

07-26-2006, 09:38 AM

I plan to go. A little bit of rain won't scare me but if it looks like today I may call it off.

Is there a meeting point set for the N Houston people? I am in the Woodlands, I can meet in Conroe, Spring...

My plan is: :rider: >> :eat: >> :chug: >> :scott:>> :rider: in one day

Photojojo

07-26-2006, 09:40 AM

I"m looking at my MapSource (Garmin) to see an interesting route from Dallas. I don't see a particularly good one. So does anyone have a suggestion for a fun way to moto down to Hutto without using I35?

I20 to 16, 16 south to 29, 29 east to 1431. 1431 will get you to the Austin area. Don't know anything about 1431 so someone might chime in and give an opinion.

buck000

07-26-2006, 09:57 AM

29 east to 1431. 1431 will get you to the Austin area. Don't know anything about 1431 so someone might chime in and give an opinion.

Well, there is this (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=438). ;-)

I'd offer a slight mod to that route. Take 29 East past 1431 to PR4 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Marble+Falls,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.738147,-98.403683&spn=0.0661,0.17149&om=1) to 281 south to 1431 in Marble Falls, then turn left on 1431 to go East to Austin. Actually, you can now take 1431 all the way until it ends at CR 110 south of Georgetown. Turn right and take CR 110 all the way to 79. Turn left and you'll quickly be in Hutto. The cafe/pie place is one street before the (only) light on 79 in Hutto.

:rider:

Faylaricia

07-26-2006, 10:02 AM

Is there a meeting point set for the N Houston people? I am in the Woodlands, I can meet in Conroe, Spring...

I haven't seen anything appealing to streetbikes yet. The one route posted appears to be for dual-sport.

What time were you thinking about leaving?

pacman

07-26-2006, 10:19 AM

Work has foiled me again. I'm on call this Saturday, so I'm out for the ride. I'll try to catch the next one.

Outlander

07-26-2006, 10:21 AM

It seems that it can be a 5 hours ride so 6 a.m. seems a "reasonable" hour. I wouldn't mind to joint the "dirty" people if we can by-pass the dirt and set intermediate meeting points (it may be complicated though).

I do not know the area but if you have a highly develped sense of adventure I can lead... not sure where, but I can lead.

irondawg

07-26-2006, 11:00 AM

Count me in...I need to scuff up the new Maxxis Desert on the WR.

Faylaricia

07-26-2006, 11:19 AM

I do not know the area but if you have a highly develped sense of adventure I can lead... not sure where, but I can lead.

Sense of adventure? Sure! We probably have a GPS, so getting lost won't be such an issue ... ;-)

ninjette

07-26-2006, 11:53 AM

Count me in as a maybe. I will be stuck riding behind Pub610 if he comes.

ejk

07-26-2006, 12:17 PM

D'artagnan

07-26-2006, 12:31 PM

I haven't seen anything appealing to streetbikes yet. The one route posted appears to be for dual-sport.

What time were you thinking about leaving?

How does this sound? I got my dates mixed up, and rode up there last weekend on this route. Well almost this route. I have bypassed Post Oak Road on this one. There is some construction on 973 and/or 1660. It was not bad when I went through though.

It's two dollars to "drive through" the park, BTW

Starting from NW Houston

West on 529 to Belleville
Pick up 159 West
Turn Left (S) onto 109
109 becomes 1291
1291 into Fayetteville
Left onto 159
Right (E) onto 2981
Right onto 2145
Left onto 3011
Left onto 77
Right onto 153
Right onto park road 1C
Ride through Bastrop State Park
Speed limit is 30 through the park. Narrow road with LOTS of turns
Out of state park
East on 21
S on 95
East on 71
Right (N) on 969
Right (N) on 973
Right (E) on 1660

dutchinterceptor

07-26-2006, 01:07 PM

Count me in as a maybe. I will be stuck riding behind Pub610 if he comes.

Riding behind him on the ninja???:rider:

pub610

07-26-2006, 01:30 PM

Dutch,
It looks to be about 4 hours from Kilgore. I'm thinking we'll leave here about 6:15 or 6:30 and take 135 down to 79 at J'ville. IIRC, there's a McD's on 69 just about at the turn onto 79. I should be there by 7 or 7:10 at the latest if you want to hook up there. We can boogie down 79 on the way there and rely on your map skills on the way back., assuming you're coming from tyler. We'll be two up on Bugly (still bearing great Blue Heron scars ... can't bear to be off long enough to get it painted) while the Ninja's being examined by the insurance guys). We're short-staffed here and if work :eek2: intervenes, I'll PM you.

Outlander

07-26-2006, 02:01 PM

How does this sound? I got my dates mixed up, and rode up there last weekend on this route.

So, it was you.

It's two dollars to "drive through" the park, BTW

Not if you have the State Parks pass.

We went camping to Bastrop State Park and did the 1C park road on the camper van, all the time I was wishing I had the bike.

Red Brown

07-26-2006, 02:39 PM

Hiya...

I plan to ride my tiny scooter to it...with the new Pirelli Diablos.

Red

Chirpy

07-26-2006, 03:58 PM

Dang,

All you guys are shaming me, maybe I should ride the Zuma into town...

burg

07-26-2006, 04:05 PM

I am supposed to do a group ride in Wimberley Saturday, but not many are showing. And I like pie, maybe I'll try to join ya'll.
Gregg

busarider1

07-26-2006, 04:30 PM

Are the Dallas/Fort Worth people still meeting in Glen Rose? My stroms chain is stretched beyond saving so I'm thinking about trailering the tiller down to Glen Rose and leaving the truck and trailer at Wal-mart(is there even a Wal-Mart in Glen Rose?).

PS- Strom chains blow. Just under 11k and this thing is stretched further than some good salt water taffy. Ordering some new sprockets and chain today.

dutchinterceptor

07-26-2006, 04:49 PM

Squeaky

07-26-2006, 06:46 PM

PS- Strom chains blow. Just under 11k and this thing is stretched further than some good salt water taffy. Ordering some new sprockets and chain today.

Mine is stretched about as far as it will go too. I'm hoping I won't have issued getting to/from Hutto this weekend. No kinks, no rust, just stretch.

FWRex

07-26-2006, 08:26 PM

Are the Dallas/Fort Worth people still meeting in Glen Rose?

It looks like the ZRX rider that was supposed to meet up with our group in Glen Rose has had to drop the ride. As it stands now, I've got a group of eight members of our owner's association going with me. If any more from D/FW decide to head down, I'd rather that we did it as two groups. I typically don't care for trying to organize huge groups of riders and prefer to break them up into smaller groups when possible. Besides, the guys on the ZRX's tend to egg each other on, which, coupled with the distance that has to be covered by 1100, will ensure that our group's pace will be insane at best.

I know that rickmillertx and rbickle were asking about groups meeting in the D/FW area. That might be a good place to start.

budzrex

07-27-2006, 06:14 AM

Darn, hate to miss a good egging:trust:

Faylaricia

07-27-2006, 08:54 AM

How does this sound?

How long did that route take you to get there? In other words, what would be the time to meet/leave NW Houston?

DaveC

07-27-2006, 09:06 AM

Other than the short stretch mentioned in a post above, that route is NOT intended to be dual sport. If anyone is aware of any other unpaved roads on that one, let me know and I will re-route -- I have NO desire to ride dirt given all the rain we have been having. I do have a GPS as well.
We have no rain, it only rained enough to make spots on the dust that covers everthing:mrgreen:
What time is the parade going to get to 916 near Beaukiss? I am thinking of a morning run on the Lexington Loop and maybe follow ya'll back to Hutto.

busarider1

07-27-2006, 09:15 AM

I'm out. Some personal issues have reared their ugly head and my weekend is shot.

desertrat

07-27-2006, 09:33 AM

I'd love to ride with y'all.... Can someone point me to the route you're planning to ride? I'm brand new to TWT, so I'm clueless :)

Bryan

prancing_pony

07-27-2006, 10:08 AM

rbickle

07-27-2006, 10:29 AM

I'm in for the pie run. My bike is being tuned up just for the event...

So anyone else in the DFW area want to hook up and ride down? :rider:

Rick

kurt

07-27-2006, 11:38 AM

I'd love to ride with y'all.... Can someone point me to the route you're planning to ride? I'm brand new to TWT, so I'm clueless :)

Bryan
Welcome! There is absolutely nothing worthwhile between Georgetown and Hutto roadwise. I plan on going out Hwy 29 and down 1660. I keep staring at Mapsource trying to make it more interesting, but just can't. If you like we can meet up at Starbucks at 10:15.

Squeaky

07-27-2006, 11:51 AM

I second the motion! This is my first ride with TWT. Who, what, where, when, and how???

Looks like there might be a SW and a NW meeting point.
Not sure what I'm doing yet, but here's a link to the SW ideas: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11115

King_O_Road

07-27-2006, 11:55 AM

Well I wanted to try and take a little trip while I was out that way so I mapped this out... it goes from Hutto to Normans Crossing to Coupland, to Beyersville, to Waterloo, Granger Lake, Friendship , Granger, Mozo, Jonah and back to Hutto... There seems to be some nice park areas out at Granger and the total distance is only 65 miles ( Since some folks are coming from far off I figured they may not want to go out to far.. I will see what I can come up with for a longer ride to post...

http://maps.yahoo.com/beta/index.php#mvt=h&maxp=location&q11=Hutto%20Texas%20&q10=Jonah%20Texas%20&q9=mozo%20texas%20&q8=granger%20texas%20&q7=friendship%20texas%20&q6=waterloo%20texas%20&q5=beyersville%20texas%20&q4=type%20texas%20&q3=coupland%20texas%20&q2=rices%20crossing%20%20texas&q1=Hutto%20texas%20&trf=0&lon=-97.411652&lat=30.60364&mag=7

phuffstatler

07-27-2006, 12:15 PM

Welcome! There is absolutely nothing worthwhile between Georgetown and Hutto roadwise. I plan on going out Hwy 29 and down 1660. I keep staring at Mapsource trying to make it more interesting, but just can't. If you like we can meet up at Starbucks at 10:15.

Hey Kurt, if you want to meet up and run that "wild" Hwy 29, let me know...

phil

King_O_Road

07-27-2006, 12:29 PM

buck000

07-27-2006, 12:50 PM

Welcome! There is absolutely nothing worthwhile between Georgetown and Hutto roadwise. I plan on going out Hwy 29 and down 1660. I keep staring at Mapsource trying to make it more interesting, but just can't. If you like we can meet up at Starbucks at 10:15.

I personally kind of like CR100 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Georgetown,+TX&ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=30.646146,-97.582626&spn=0.008123,0.021436) just east of the river crossing off of 29. You could take 971 to CR120 in Weir to get to it, but you've probably taken all those roads.

If you take CR100, you can then go CR130 to CR131 which dumps you out just north of the nice sweepers of 1660 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Georgetown,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.597582,-97.537823&spn=0.033098,0.085745&t=h&om=1) north of Hutto.

fwiw... One takes what one can get, some times... ;-)

Chirpy

07-27-2006, 01:17 PM

Just remember to inhale deeply as you go past the dump!

rodriguez_slowpoke

07-27-2006, 01:46 PM

Is anybody riding from the Austin area to this Pie Run?

I'm in the North Austin area and I'm willing to rid a bit to meet up with the other folks. Unfortunately, I can't suggest any routes to the restaurant as I'm not familiar with the area. Thanks in advance!

DaveC

07-27-2006, 01:47 PM

humblerider

07-27-2006, 02:45 PM

Deadlines looming - must work Sat - no pie for me :doh:

I'll try again next month...(sigh)

JacknTexas

07-27-2006, 03:34 PM

OK, here's the plan for those who would like to ride with us from huntsville. The more I looked at the roads to hutto , I thought we would combine some St hwy and some FM roads. The pace should just over speed limit and safe. Should make a nice trip over.

We will meet at the North end of the mall (JC Penny's end) and leave from there. The mall is about a mile West of I45 on hwy 30 and is on the left side (south) of hwy 30. We will be leaving at 730 am. There are plenty of gas stations and an IHOP close by (tina and I will probly eat here for breakfast). We will go to BCS and make a quick stop to see if anyone from BCS area wants to join and a pitstop. The meeting place for BCS will be the gas station at HWY 30 and 158. We will leave the gas station at 830 am and then on to Hutto. The route we will use is as follows.

meet at mall parking lot, leave 730 am
W on hwy 30 to BCS.
Stop at gas station at intersection of hwy 30 and 158
resume trip at 830 am
********update***********
BCS riders will lead us down fm 166 to caldwell
then over to 696
696 thru Lexington to 619
619 to 1466 to 95 N to 1660 to 79 in Hutto.

please be fueled up and ready to roll at 730.
I have never been on these roads, but with towns like hogg, gus, etc, it has to be a fun ride. If you can, email me so i can know if you plan on riding with us and I can be looking for you. email addy is

jack3807@hotmail.com

Please state hutto pie run in the subject area so I dont trash your email. I plan on having a great day. Come join us.

JacknTexas

07-27-2006, 03:37 PM

how many riders are we looking at total now for pie run?

JacknTexas

07-27-2006, 03:40 PM

I humbly suggest 696 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.310949,-97.305565&spn=0.033196,0.085745&om=1) and/or 112 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.414705,-97.027559&spn=0.01658,0.042872&om=1) or possibly 619 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.363841,-97.244282&spn=0.033178,0.085745&om=1) be included in your route... 696 is fun sweepage all the way out to 21... :rider:

If you're intent on making a more straight shot of it, you can also take 290 West to Elgin, then 95 North just past Coupland, make a left on 1660 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.476639,-97.441864&spn=0.033139,0.085745&om=1), and enjoy more sweepers into Hutto.
going to give your idea a go :clap:

jtormo

07-27-2006, 03:41 PM

Add me as a maybe. This sounds like a great wrap to a 3 hr hill country ride before it gets too hot.

dutchinterceptor

07-27-2006, 04:17 PM

Does anybody know about the area on 79 between Milano and Rockdale that MS Streets & Trips shows to be under construction? I was wondering if it needs to be avoided.

Anybody know anything about it??

FWRex

07-27-2006, 04:42 PM

Darn, hate to miss a good egging:trust:

Not as much as you miss a good stirring.:mrgreen:

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9015/stirpot9qrfx3.gif

Outlander

07-27-2006, 05:18 PM

I am getting a little bit lost with all the different meeting points. As Rebecca did with the SW Houston crew I have opned a thread on hte upcoming rides for the NW Houston:

NW Houston meeting thread (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=143930#post143930)

If we can not reach an understanding I may join the SW group but that will make me leave home at 5 am:eek2:

Rexter

07-27-2006, 07:48 PM

jack...only suggestion i would make is to go 166 from CS to caldwell...same amount of time but 1000% better ride.

RockmanTex

07-27-2006, 08:21 PM

DaveC

07-27-2006, 08:29 PM

Anybody know anything about it??
I just came down that a few weeks ago. Rockdale to Milano is clear, What you do have is a road widening project on the West side of Taylor it drops to two lane with center turn lane, expect minimal delay as the speed is 45 with the lane changes. Piece of Pie. 79 is a two lane with improved shoulders between the Milano and Rockdale, West of Rockdale it goes to 4 lane. The smallvilles of Thorndale and Thrall both have revnue generators that like to pass out certifications of your speedometer.:deal:

DaveC

07-27-2006, 08:36 PM

Jack, I would also suggest taking 158 to 60 to 50 N to 166 to Caldwell, 36 N to 21 W to 696 thru Lexington to 619 to 1466 to 95 N to 1660 to 79 in Hutto. This will keep you off of main roads and give you some nice rural roads. Just a suggestion. I will try to hook up with your group when you stop in B/CS.

Steve
03 ST 1300
06 Wee Strom

Good choice, :rider: That is the South end of the Lexington Loop (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=&city=beaukiss&state=tx&zipcode=)

Dirtrideroader

07-27-2006, 08:53 PM

Ok, time is getting short. I am suggesting the people who are on the South and West side meet at 1458 and I-10. There is a large service station on the north side of the road. This is also known as the Frydek/ San Felipe exit.

I think if we roar out of there by 6:30, we should get to Hutto in time to get our choice of pies.

EJK and I have been discussing routes. I am not planning on taking any gravel roads. I am also not planning on taking any freeways. We have a couple of routes we have been bouncing back and forth in S&T. If you have the software, send me an e-mail and I will send you the routes.

I will lead if necessary. I think Squeaky is planning on performing the cleanup duties.

JacknTexas

07-27-2006, 09:02 PM

I dont have any issue with better roads to ride. :) I dont think anyone else will either. If some BCS riders know that route and show up to meet us, I say we'll follow you out west towards hutto.

Rexter

07-27-2006, 09:12 PM

i'll be at exxon waitin for y'all. i can lead!

Dirtrideroader

07-27-2006, 09:14 PM

i'll be at exxon waitin for y'all. i can lead!

You riding down from CS?

Dirtrideroader

07-27-2006, 09:17 PM

I think we should all spend the night then go down to New Braunfels tubing on Sunday. I hear the Palace Men's Club strippers are going to be on the river Sunday...

fz1nutt

07-27-2006, 09:34 PM

OK, I was trying to delay my post for space after the tubing post to be all PC, but heh, If you can confirm tubing entertainment post up. :trust: :trust:

DFW folks(Kelly) whos going down and what routes are you thinking of. I would be starting from Arlington- Starbucks on 377 as a launching point?

Hydrate,Hydrate, and a cup of ice down the shirt.

Ever feel like the kid in the Honda commercial- I JUST WANNA RIDE !!!!!!!!!!!

JacknTexas

07-27-2006, 09:47 PM

Attention***For those who are planning to ride from huntsville.
Please be advised that a route change has been made. This is based on the recommendations of others for a better ride without any loss in time. The leave time and meeting place for huntsville will remain the same ( mall 730 am), as well as the meeting place/time for BCS riders. Refer to post by me on the huntsville group if you want to see the new route. I am not trying to confuse anyone but if cool roads are there I think we should try them out. I expect a BCS rider will lead us out and it should make for a more enjoyable ride.
--sorry for the change--jack

dutchinterceptor

07-27-2006, 09:52 PM

I just came down that a few weeks ago. Rockdale to Milano is clear, What you do have is a road widening project on the West side of Taylor it drops to two lane with center turn lane, expect minimal delay as the speed is 45 with the lane changes. Piece of Pie. 79 is a two lane with improved shoulders between the Milano and Rockdale, West of Rockdale it goes to 4 lane. The smallvilles of Thorndale and Thrall both have revnue generators that like to pass out certifications of your speedometer.:deal:

Thanks muchly!!!:clap:

Squeaky

07-27-2006, 09:59 PM

I think we should all spend the night then go down to New Braunfels tubing on Sunday. I hear the Palace Men's Club strippers are going to be on the river Sunday...

Uh..... I think someone's playing some trickery here. :trust:

Nice idea, though! Maybe next time.

W/SW Houston Riders - HERE (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11115) is the thread you should post on to let us know you'll meet us in the morning!

Dirtrideroader

07-27-2006, 10:29 PM

Uh..... I think someone's playing some trickery here. :trust:

Nice idea, though! Maybe next time.

Actually, a friend of mine in Austin told me about the Dancer's outing. Supposedly the fee is $25 to join their group. Funny thing is, she did not tell her husband or her two teenage boys about it...

budzrex

07-27-2006, 10:47 PM

Its true, they are calling it Boobs on Toobs, Its billed as a company
picnic by the owner of the club. You should hear the local talk shows
and talk down at the bakery and coffe shop

King_O_Road

07-27-2006, 11:25 PM

And for the longer ride.. (118 miles) after Beyersville you head out to Blue, then Rockdale, Tracy, then to Friendship and the same loop back to Hutto...

I am going to go cage the short loop right now with my son just to check out the roads.. this is the first time I have tried post up a ride route for anyone, and I am doing it blind.. ( on roads that i have not rode before) so bare with me... be back in a hour or so I guess...

Link to longer ride loop
http://maps.yahoo.com/beta/#mvt=h&maxp=location&q13=Hutto%20texas%20&q12=Jonah%20Texas%20&q11=Mozo%20Texas%20&q10=Granger%20Texas%20&q9=Friendship%20%20Texas%20&q8=Tracy%20Texas%20&q7=Rockdale%20Texas%20&q6=Blue%20Texas%20&q5=Beyersville%20Texas%20&q4=Type%20Texas%20&q3=Coupland%20Texas%20&q2=Normans%20Crossing%20Texas&q1=Hutto%20Texas%20&trf=0&lon=-97.279816&lat=30.555166&mag=8

ok, so here is the "Granger Lake Loop" Pre-Pie Ride scout report:
I went out and did a scout of the short loop that I posted earlier.
It took about 2 hours, and the photos were taken by my 13 year old son, as we drove along.

http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/44c9a6dbz419a4f7e/a59bre2/__sr_/668bre2.jpg?phg4ayEBcjL9qvau
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http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/44c9a6dbz419a4f7e/a59bre2/__sr_/53bdre2.jpg?phg4ayEBYHpIKJJC
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http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/44c9a6dbz419a4f7e/a59bre2/__sr_/61b6re2.jpg?phg4ayEBslnQ4GiM
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Is anyone interrested in this run after we meet for pie?
( I had to delet a few pics due the site hosting them had others listed, so a few more may get swapped around too)

Cherioer

07-27-2006, 11:55 PM

Welcome! There is absolutely nothing worthwhile between Georgetown and Hutto roadwise. I plan on going out Hwy 29 and down 1660. I keep staring at Mapsource trying to make it more interesting, but just can't. If you like we can meet up at Starbucks at 10:15.

If you have a GPS take 100 or 110 off 29 about a mile before 1660 and just get lost for a few minute. Nice and twisty.

Cherioer

07-28-2006, 12:00 AM

Squeaky

07-28-2006, 12:08 AM

It took about 2 hours, and the photos were taken by my 13 year old son, as we drove along.

WOW - this is the BEST scouting report I've ever seen! :clap:

Cherioer

07-28-2006, 12:13 AM

Attention!!

Just so everyone knows, two blocks away from the Texan Cafe will be "Hawgs for Dawgs" benefit for the Hutto Humane Society starting by selling breakfast tacos at 9am and then at 11am they will be leaving for a 100 mile run (that will take all afternoon!!). So "following all the other bikes" might not get you were you want to go.

Debbie's has been alerted, which brings up the interesting question - "Who showed up last Saturday for the pie run?"

This is true and I will be taking the mutt out there to get his shots.
Sounds like Chirpy won't be doing the pub crawl with the other nice folks.

I'm hogging the board so I'll stop. Got to get back to studing for this RHCE anyway.

See everyone in Hutto.

King_O_Road

07-28-2006, 12:33 AM

WOW - this is the BEST scouting report I've ever seen! :clap:

I didn't have time to post any comments after I uploaded all the pics...
I just told the boy to snap pics of turns and anything that he thought might look good in a scout report...Some are blurry or out of frame, but for a 13yr old who would have rather sat at home with his iPod than to tag along with dad ( and I quote) " This is what you like doing?" " There's nothing out here but fields and roads". ( I think he did notice the lake) There are three or four Parks and an obersavation area out at the lake too... but we didn't stop, since I wanted to get the scouting done... anyway... I plan to go out this way after we have pie and anyone that wants to tag along is welcome, I will be doing the short loop not the long...

Slim

07-28-2006, 07:31 AM

Im in now all I need to do is route a 3hour route to Hutto:rider:

I guess I will have breakfast in Marble Falls and then wander east

you caould come by the house and get me on your way there :sun:

FJR Bandit

07-28-2006, 07:31 AM

KOR

Are you brining your son? My daugther is going with me, so he will have someone to talk too. He might even like the ride more then the IPod....

Slim

07-28-2006, 07:34 AM

What time are you all planning on being there ?

Slim

07-28-2006, 07:37 AM

Amen, brother. I just didn't want anyone to experience the same sorry fate as an unfortunate Bandit rider who happened to tag along with a couple of members of our OA a while back. I seem to recall that it was in your neck of the woods. You didn't happen to hear about that, did you?:trust: :mrgreen:

Will yall slow down for me ??:rider:

budzrex

07-28-2006, 08:01 AM

Will yall slow down for me ??
Now that the Rex is Green it might be tougher but I would try

Slim, my plans changed I am on my way to Arkansas today

Steve how are you doing? When I get back we need to all go for a ride

Snoopster

07-28-2006, 08:26 AM

Last minute decision but I'll be making the trek to Hutto with the Huntsville group. :rider: Got to check out my namesake. :eat:

rodriguez_slowpoke

07-28-2006, 08:52 AM

PM with your email and I'll come meet you some where if you want someone to ride in with.

Thanks! I sent you a PM. Is there any interest from other Austin area riders?

Dirtrideroader

07-28-2006, 09:09 AM

KOR

Are you brining your son? My daugther is going with me, so he will have someone to talk too. He might even like the ride more then the IPod....

How old is your daughter? I am bringing my 13 year old daughter.

Dirtrideroader

07-28-2006, 09:10 AM

Last minute decision but I'll be making the trek to Hutto with the Huntsville group. :rider: Got to check out my namesake. :eat:

Look forward to seeing you there!

DaveC

07-28-2006, 09:32 AM

) " This is what you like doing?" " There's nothing out here but fields and roads". ..

:lol2: :rider:
Yep it is what I like doing! Notice the absence of trees, the abundunce of curves, There are some treed sections but for the most part there are no barbed wire fences to worry about. There should be a steady southerly breeze, lots of old structures. Feilds are starting to be plowed under. Lots of "summer smells" to be expected.Hopper population is thin this year so bug count well be down.:clap:

wczimmerman

07-28-2006, 09:49 AM

How old is your daughter? I am bringing my 13 year old daughter.

We're bringing our 5 and 7 yr old daughters, too. :rider:

Snoopster

07-28-2006, 10:06 AM

Look forward to seeing you there!

Same here Chris, it's been too long. :)

Snoopster

07-28-2006, 10:21 AM

Attention***For those who are planning to ride from huntsville.
Refer to post by me on the huntsville group if you want to see the new route. --sorry for the change--jack

I'm confused ...... it there a separate post????:help:

scubasteve

07-28-2006, 10:59 AM

Thanks! I sent you a PM. Is there any interest from other Austin area riders?

yep. sent you a PM

loki

07-28-2006, 11:01 AM

Just got back from vacation and saw this thread. This one's too close for me to miss...even if it rains. Count me in. :eat:

Change me to myself +2. see y'all tomorrow!

CeeBee

07-28-2006, 11:01 AM

Attention***For those who are planning to ride from huntsville.
Please be advised that a route change has been made. ....(Snip).... I expect a BCS rider will lead us out and it should make for a more enjoyable ride.
--sorry for the change--jack
Hey Jack,
I'm new, I'm in and I'll be at the mall at 7:30. Leaving from FM 1488 and
I-45 Just north of the Woodlands. What do you think travel time will be from here to the mall? Feel kinda bad for you though, might ruin your image - have to ride the Harley! But, have no fear I'm spirited (that sounded weird, lets just say I won't lose sight of you.
Later
Chuck

King_O_Road

07-28-2006, 11:24 AM

KOR

Are you brining your son? My daugther is going with me, so he will have someone to talk too. He might even like the ride more then the IPod....

I don't have a second helmet from him, and he will have friends staying the night tonight...
so he is going to "Hang" with the guys at the "crib" (hehehe)
they grow up fast...
So it will be just me...

King_O_Road

07-28-2006, 11:40 AM

Thanks! I sent you a PM. Is there any interest from other Austin area riders?

Well if you count Leander as the Austin Area, I am in.
For those of us who live out this way (Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill)
The normal meeting is at the Taco Cabana in Cedar Park on 183.
I haven't seen a posted meet time yet so maybe I will list it here.

Taco Cabana Meet
Meet up at 10am and ride out by 10:30

I was going to take 1431 to Old Sam Bass to Mays then to 29.
Anyone know of a better or more scenic route from L/CP to Hutto?

King_O_Road

07-28-2006, 11:53 AM

Any takers on the following?

Well I wanted to try and take a little trip while I was out that way so I mapped this out... it goes from Hutto to Normans Crossing to Coupland, to Beyersville, to Waterloo, Granger Lake, Friendship , Granger, Mozo, Jonah and back to Hutto... There seems to be some nice park areas out at Granger and the total distance is only 65 miles ( Since some folks are coming from far off I figured they may not want to go out too far.. I will see what I can come up with for a longer ride to post...

http://maps.yahoo.com/beta/index.php#mvt=h&maxp=location&q11=Hutto%20Texas%20&q10=Jonah%20Texas%20&q9=mozo%20texas%20&q8=granger%20texas%20&q7=friendship%20texas%20&q6=waterloo%20texas%20&q5=beyersville%20texas%20&q4=type%20texas%20&q3=coupland%20texas%20&q2=rices%20crossing%20%20texas&q1=Hutto%20texas%20&trf=0&lon=-97.411652&lat=30.60364&mag=7

ok, so here is the "Granger Lake Loop" Pre-Pie Ride scout report:
I went out and did a scout of the short loop that I posted earlier.
It took about 2 hours, and the photos were taken by my 13 year old son, as we drove along.

http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/44c9a6dbz419a4f7e/a59bre2/__sr_/668bre2.jpg?phg4ayEBcjL9qvau
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Is anyone interrested in this run after we meet for pie?

Outlander

07-28-2006, 12:13 PM

Hey Jack,
I'm new, I'm in and I'll be at the mall at 7:30. Leaving from FM 1488 and
I-45 Just north of the Woodlands. What do you think travel time will be from here to the mall? Feel kinda bad for you though, might ruin your image - have to ride the Harley! But, have no fear I'm spirited (that sounded weird, lets just say I won't lose sight of you.
Later
Chuck

Hey Chuck, since we are neighbours (I live in Harpers Landing) we can ride toghether to Huntsville. Say 6.30@ SHell on I-45 and 242?

Slim

07-28-2006, 12:53 PM

scubasteve

07-28-2006, 01:34 PM

Well if you count Leander as the Austin Area, I am in.
For those of us who live out this way (Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill)
The normal meeting is at the Taco Cabana in Cedar Park on 183.
I haven't seen a posted meet time yet so maybe I will list it here.

Taco Cabana Meet
Meet up at 10am and ride out by 10:30

I was going to take 1431 to Old Sam Bass to Mays then to 29.
Anyone know of a better or more scenic route from L/CP to Hutto?

more details on this Taco Cabana? There is one on 183 at the Gateway shopping center. Not sure of one on 183 further out.

if this link works (http://www.tacocabana.com/mapquest/scripts/mqinterconnect.exe?screen=find&link=results&closestprox=1&closestn=5&orig_icon_on=0&icontitles=yes&streetaddress=&city=cedar+park&state=tx&zip=&miles=10&Submit=Find) its TC's list of locations. There is one at 100 Walton Way
Cedar Park, TX 78613
looks like its more off of "brushy creek road" than 183. Is that the one?

rickmillertx

07-28-2006, 01:59 PM

Ride safe everyone. See you tomorrow.
:rider:

Squeaky

07-28-2006, 02:02 PM

There is one at 100 Walton Way
Cedar Park, TX 78613
looks like its more off of "brushy creek road" than 183. Is that the one?

Wait, let's ask TxMedic! :rofl:

Nixx

07-28-2006, 02:19 PM

more details on this Taco Cabana? There is one on 183 at the Gateway shopping center. Not sure of one on 183 further out.

if this link works (http://www.tacocabana.com/mapquest/scripts/mqinterconnect.exe?screen=find&link=results&closestprox=1&closestn=5&orig_icon_on=0&icontitles=yes&streetaddress=&city=cedar+park&state=tx&zip=&miles=10&Submit=Find) its TC's list of locations. There is one at 100 Walton Way
Cedar Park, TX 78613
looks like its more off of "brushy creek road" than 183. Is that the one?

I had the same question, I'm going to guess they mean the one just south of Anderson Mill road on southbound 183. But I really wouldnt call that Cedar Park either, but thats a whole lot closer than the Gateway location.

-Nixx

Slim

07-28-2006, 02:25 PM

more details on this Taco Cabana? There is one on 183 at the Gateway shopping center. Not sure of one on 183 further out.

if this link works (http://www.tacocabana.com/mapquest/scripts/mqinterconnect.exe?screen=find&link=results&closestprox=1&closestn=5&orig_icon_on=0&icontitles=yes&streetaddress=&city=cedar+park&state=tx&zip=&miles=10&Submit=Find) its TC's list of locations. There is one at 100 Walton Way
Cedar Park, TX 78613
looks like its more off of "brushy creek road" than 183. Is that the one?

It is the one on walton way just north west past the intersection of 1431 and 183. Right across the street from the HEB gas station on 183

Snoopster

07-28-2006, 03:29 PM

Count me in...I need to scuff up the new Maxxis Desert on the WR.

Hey John,

Looking forward to seeing you. It's been forever. Will Lupita & Vanesa be there? If not, don't forget to bring some pics. :-P

Hey Chuck, since we are neighbours (I live in Harpers Landing) we can ride toghether to Huntsville. Say 6.30@ SHell on I-45 and 242?

Hey Raul,

So ya'll are going to join us, huh. We'll be looking for you both at our mall.:wave:

Chirpy

07-28-2006, 03:36 PM

I had the same question, I'm going to guess they mean the one just south of Anderson Mill road on southbound 183. But I really wouldnt call that Cedar Park either, but thats a whole lot closer than the Gateway location.

-Nixx

:eek2: Uh-oh!! This is what happened last time.

Please, meet at the Home Depot instead! ;-)

kurt

07-28-2006, 03:49 PM

:rofl:

Which Home Depot? :trust:

JacknTexas

07-28-2006, 04:01 PM

**Huntsville group***
Just to make sure we are all on the same page. Kickstands up at the huntsville mall on hwy 30 west will be 730 am. There had been some thinking we will meet at 730, this is not correct. To make this clear, we will leave at 730. Even if you do not notify and want to come with us, feel free to do so. Its going to be a Hoot.

King_O_Road

07-28-2006, 04:07 PM

Lets see,
Taco Cabana is located:
on the corner of the south bound side on 183 and Walton Way
In the same turn in, off 183 as Wal-Mart.
across the street from the HEB gas station on 183 ( East / West)
across the street from Hollywood Video on Walton Way ( North / South)
just north of the 1431 & 183 intersection...

It's about a 25-30 min ride to Hutto, going the way I listed. ( Traffic and all)

I like the idea of TC better than Home DePot just because there are stop lights to turn us as a group,
rather than the " Beat the traffic" turn out of Home Depot onto 1431...

But I will go with what ever the group decides...

Squeaky

07-28-2006, 04:14 PM

Looks like a good turn-out.
Anyone been there that can advise on the credit/debit/cash/checks situation?

kurt

07-28-2006, 04:16 PM

I'm pretty sure they take cash. :rider:

King_O_Road

07-28-2006, 04:29 PM

I noted on the scout ride that there is not a lot of parking directly in front but about two shops down on the right there is plenty .
if we are allowed to park there... And we got to take a group photo by the hippo, I think it is law in that town :lol2:
OH yeah there is lots of old cemeteries on the loop ride, one old bridge, a town hall, a dance hall, a dam, severial parks, and churches so bring your camera's. NO gas stations,that I saw. So fill up and get water before we go.

AustinTrophy

07-28-2006, 05:23 PM

I'm in! :thumb: I have the green light for Saturday. I'll see the Austin crew at Taco Banana on 183 @ Walton Way at 10am.

One thought - for future rides, why don't we just meet up in a corner of a parking lot at Lakeline Mall (like by the old Ultimate Electronics)? Everyone knows where it is, there's plenty of room, and you can get in and out a few different ways depending on how traffic is. Just an idea...

txbanditrydr

07-28-2006, 05:40 PM

Last minute add to the list - I'm in. See ya'll there tomorrow.

wczimmerman

07-28-2006, 05:40 PM

Question for anyone: Can someone bring a spanner wrench? I need to adjust Jen's rear shock on her new 919 but Honda no longer puts the full tool kits on the bikes as of 2006. It should only take a second to add a couple of clicks.

Snoopster

07-28-2006, 05:53 PM

Leaving from FM 1488 and
I-45 Just north of the Woodlands. What do you think travel time will be from here to the mall?

Chuck,

It usually takes me about 45 minutes to get from my mall to your mall slabbing it on I-45. See ya tomorrow. :pirate:

Squeaky

07-28-2006, 06:09 PM

Can someone bring a spanner wrench?

I don't know what a spanner wrench is but I'll have my underseat tool kit with me and you're welcome to anything in it.

wczimmerman

07-28-2006, 06:15 PM

I don't know what a spanner wrench is but I'll have my underseat tool kit with me and you're welcome to anything in it.

Thanks, Squeaky. Hopefully your DL1000 kit will be different than my SV1000 kit. It didn't come with a spanner wrench either (everything else under the sun, though).

Nixx

07-28-2006, 06:52 PM

Thanks, Squeaky. Hopefully your DL1000 kit will be different than my SV1000 kit. It didn't come with a spanner wrench either (everything else under the sun, though).

If it's the same as the one your VFR had then mine will be there and you're welcome to use it.

I too will be seeing the Austin crew at Taco Banana on 183 @ Walton Way at 10am.

-Nixx

wczimmerman

07-28-2006, 07:01 PM

Updated the list. We're at 56 definite and 11 maybe. Great group! Everyone be safe and I look forward to seeing new and old faces!

kurt

07-28-2006, 07:05 PM

Updated the list. We're at 56 definite and 11 maybe. Great group! Everyone be safe and I look forward to seeing new and old faces!

Add Rhonda and me if she doesn't chicken out before tomorrow morning. I'll be there either way.

Squeaky

07-28-2006, 07:15 PM

Add Rhonda and me if she doesn't chicken out before tomorrow morning. I'll be there either way.

You mean she's getting ON the bike?!?!?! :eek2:

kurt

07-28-2006, 07:19 PM

You mean she's getting ON the bike?!?!?! :eek2:

So far. I might be late if she changes her mind. :-P

beverly200rider

07-28-2006, 07:31 PM

Hiya...

I plan to ride my tiny scooter to it...with the new Pirelli Diablos.

Red

Yeah, right, tiny, Mr. Bergman 650 owner! :-P Welcome back, Red...looking forward to hearing all about the Colorado trip.

Nice to know I won't have the only scooter there. Or the only one with new Pirellis!

wczimmerman

07-28-2006, 07:31 PM

Add Rhonda and me if she doesn't chicken out before tomorrow morning. I'll be there either way.

Gotcha covered.

wczimmerman

07-28-2006, 07:45 PM

Looks like a good turn-out.
Anyone been there that can advise on the credit/debit/cash/checks situation?

Just called them and gave them the latest numbers. They take anything but Discover and they will make sure to have lots of pie on hand.

Crndallas

07-28-2006, 09:28 PM

Last minute add on..............

Outlander

07-28-2006, 10:31 PM

Are we going to hit the 100 mark? :clap: :clap:

Dirtrideroader

07-28-2006, 10:46 PM

Not that it matters at this point, but r1150gsrider is a definite. He and I will both be hauling midgets with us. You know, the young kind.

FJR Bandit

07-29-2006, 05:56 AM

OK it's 6AM. Just finish reading the last minutes post and we are ready to hit the road.

Anyone from SA or farther south want to meet in SA. We will be at the IHOP on I-37 untill about 8:00 - 8:30. Call me @ 361-815-7406.

Mrr1150gs, My little girl is 12 so they should get along just fine.

See eveyone there. Be safe and have fun.

King_O_Road

07-29-2006, 08:32 AM

Weather update:
8:30am 7/29/2006
Temp(°F): 78.6
Humidity(%): 9095/725
Wind(mph): S 12.3 S 20.4
Today's Rainfall("): 0.00
Pressure("Hg): 30.10
Feels Like(°F): 85.2
Monthly Rain("):2.01
Dew Point(°F): 75.4

Forecast for The Dell DiamondToday
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy before midnight then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tourmeister

07-29-2006, 02:39 PM

Please post followup pics and reports here:

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11186