Spring Hill Country Rally Apr 29 - May 1st.

[Tourmeister]

Howdy,

:tab We will be doing another rally in Kerrville at the end of April. We will once again be staying at the YO Resort hotel in Kerrville. We have nine additional rooms blocked at the YO. These are on a first come, first served basis. To get the group rate, you must let the YO know you are with the BMT rally group. You are free to stay anywhere else, but the pre-ride meeting will be at the YO in the morning at 8:30am in front of the lobby. This is where final registration and the handing out of maps and route sheets will take place. For all the nitty gritty details, please go here:

http://backroadmotorcycletours.com/05-EVENTS/HILLCTRY-042905/index.htm

Post your questions here ;-)

Attending in April:


Bluedogok & wife
Dyna Sport
Kcook
Klaus & Diane
Leeroy
Mark "Texian" and Sarah "Redd"
ScottAbishire & Wife
Scratch
Snoopster
Squeaky
Thermalser
Tourmeister & Blue Bomber
Txmedic

Adios,

[Squeaky]

You are free to stay anywhere else, but the pre-ride meeting will be at the YO in the morning at 8:30am in front of the lobby.

I really hope to make this one, but (again) we will have to wait and see what happens in the next few weeks. I can personally vouch for the YO - nice sized rooms, clean, great lobby, and a pool and hot tub ;-).

[Tourmeister]

Any one else interested in the upcoming April Rally? We had around 15-20 people last fall for the same event and had a great time (we'll except for my final drive going out on the GS... :roll: ) This is definitely prime riding time for the Hill Country!

Adios,

[VFRinAustin]

I might be able to break away for a day ride out of Austin. Would try to hook up with you in Kerrville in the morning and then hump it back to AUS by the evening.

[Tourmeister]

We had a few folks do that last time and it worked out well for them. You should be able to leave the area around Vanderpool no later than 4-5pm I think (barring another final drive failure :-P ) That is what set us back an hour or so last time.

[Tx Rider]

I may want to go I have to sit down and clock out my off time this year, There's a NC FZ1 rally, and a late June KTM owners week in Wyoming I'm looking at now as well as Colorado, Arkansas and NC with TWT.

So many rides, so little time, and we now have a publishing deal to get new game boxes released nationwide in June....Deadlines and working weekends...

[Tourmeister]

Here are some teasers ;-)

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[Chirpy]

Aww man, that's Dawgs on Hawgs weekend...

Already promised my Iraq buddy I'd do that debauchery with him.

Bummer.

[Tx Rider]

I'm in.

I'll probably trailer down Friday night and back Sunday night though. I figure I'll get there before midnight Friday, and back to Dallas about midnight Sunday night.

Looks like I'll squeeze in Big bend, Hill country, Wyoming, Colorado, North Carolina and one or two Arkansas rides this year.

[Tourmeister]

:tab For anyone attending this event, if you plan to stay at the YO, you need to make reservations by March 29th to get the group rate. Afterwards, rooms are provided as available at the normal rates. Being that April is peak time for Kerrville, rooms go fast. The same is true for all the hotels in town.

Adios,

[Achim]

Scott,

I'm planning on coming. I'd probably ride out on Saturday morning to meet you all at the YO resort .

Achim

[Snoopster]

Squeaky: Are you still going on this ride? Let me know if you are & we can share a room. :-) I missed last year's ride & haven't ridden the roads out there myself so I'm looking forward to it.

[kurt]

I'll know tomorrow. :-D

[kurt]

Actually, I know today. I'm in! I'll make reservations and pay the Tourmeister tomorrow when I get home. Rhonda is already making shopping plans, Leigh wants to know about the pool and hot tub. :roll:

[Squeaky]

Leigh wants to know about the pool and hot tub. :roll:

They're great! ;-)

Deb - I requested the days off and haven't gotten the decision yet. It should just be another day or two before I know, but if I get Friday off, I'm in and will absolutely split a room with you!

[leeroy]

Will this ride include a stop at Mac & Ernies?

[Tourmeister]

Most likely ;-)

[leeroy]

I'm in.

[Tourmeister]

:rofl

So now we know how to get you to go riding... just offer great food!! Glad you'll be joining us? How about your wife and darling daughter?

Adios,

[leeroy]

Wife and daughter are in.

[FWRex]

We're just going to miss y'all. We're heading down to the area on the 26th and coming back on (yep, you guessed it) the 29th. Sorry we're going to miss this, Scott, looks like you've got a great group of riders assembling. We'll try to warm the roads up for you. :-)

Kelly

[Sweeper]

Scott, I wish I could go so I could meet more of the good people making up this forum group, but already planned a Smokie Mtn trip then. I'll keep trying though.

[Tourmeister]

Mmm.... Smoky Mountains... :hail

I'll be wishing I was with you while I cruise around the Hill Country ;-)

Adios,

[Tourmeister]

:tab Just a reminder that there are only a few days left to make reservations if you want to get in on the group rate. The hotel is booked solid so once the extra rooms are released, they will go fast.

Adios,

[Texian]

Looks like Sarah and I will be joining yall.
...Whew...just under the room deadline as well.

Looks like it'll be great time :lol:

[Snoopster]

I've reserved a room for the rally. Squeaky is still not sure if she can get off yet. If any ladies would like to share a room, please contact me. There are 2 queen sized beds so even if Squeaky is able to go we can split the room 3 ways. :lol: Hope there is a nice turnout for the rally.

Everyone: Don't forget to order your TWT shirts.

[Tourmeister]

Excellent! Have you decided which bike you will bring?

Adios,

[Texian]

Excellent! Have you decided which bike you will bring?

Not sure, maybe the RC If I don't get the GS up to snuff in time.

....I'm giving the GS a good 'once-over' after our off-road jaunt the other day.
Besides various things coming loose on the bike :oops: , I blew the fork seals pretty good. I Didn't realize it 'til halfway home.
I promptly hopped on ADVrider and got some tips to redo 'em....looks fairly painless.

[Tourmeister]

Blew the fork seals!??! :shock: How'd that happen?

Adios,

[Texian]

My guess is they were just well worn to begin with. Who knows, there were a few good sized potholes and such out there, and I wasn't exactly steering away from 'em...In fact, I faintly remember steering towards a few (that looked like fun) :-?

I noticed some fluid on my visor during the latter part of the ride, and when I got on the freeway home It was evident that it wasn't rain.
I stopped and took a good look at the forks, and they were weeping excessivly around the seals. The fork fluid looked pretty bad as well.
By the time I got home, I had fluid all over me!

[Tourmeister]

Hmm... probably would not hurt to give mine a checking over!

Adios,

[garydogwood]

i'm going; i made the reservation at the YO resort under the BMT rally rate. looking forward to meeting you all.

gw.

[Nico]

Hrm, I've been contemplating this for a month or so and still haven't decided if I'm in or not. Trying to save cash, but its sooo close and wouldn't be that much :D Anyone have an extra bed in the room? If so, let me know how much it is and I may be heading on down there. Also, whats the cutoff date for getting reservations in case I gotta get my own room? The 1st?

Thanks,
Nico

[garydogwood]

Nico, i got a room with 2 beds with the purpose of sharing / splitting the cost. the room is around &70 plus tax, etc. per night.

gw.

[Tourmeister]

Also, whats the cutoff date for getting reservations in case I gotta get my own room? The 1st?

Today. March 29th.

Adios,

[bushwhacker]

I was seriously considering doing the Hill Country Run in Luckenbach this weekend, but maybe I will do this instead.

I noticed the reserved rooms would be released today. If I decide to go and they still have rooms available would I be able to get the special rate even though the rooms have been released.

Bill Stephens

[Tourmeister]

Bill, I'm not sure about it. However, when you call, tell them you are with the Backroad Motorcycle Tour group. If that doesn't ring a bell with them, tell them you are with the Two Wheeled Texans group. If all else fails, ask for Faye Faure (Fa-ray). She is the sales manager and is familiar with our group. Really, the biggest issue will be if they even have any rooms left in the entire hotel. There are several other events there the same weekend we will be there so their rooms are pretty much booked.

[Dynamite996]

Luckenbach Bike ralley is this weekend and me and a bunch of my family and friends already have reservations for this week end in fredericksburg.

Or I'd be going with ya'll

[Klaus]

Look's like we're in. The YO still has rooms available, nice BMT discount also, thanks Scott. In the past, everytime I ride the area it's been all about screaming through the backroads on the Blackbird. This time I'm taking the LT with Dianne on back, perhaps a chance to smell the roses.

[Tourmeister]

Cool, glad to have you guys along!!

Adios,

[bluedogok]

We decided to sign up, I just booked the room and sent the registration.

[Squeaky]

This time I'm taking the LT with Dianne on back, perhaps a chance to smell the roses.

Well you can go that route if you'd like, but I think the wysteria smells much better (and is stronger) than roses! :lol:

[Klaus]

This time I'm taking the LT with Dianne on back, perhaps a chance to smell the roses.

Well you can go that route if you'd like, but I think the wysteria smells much better (and is stronger) than roses! :lol:
I guess it's a state of mind, remember at Hodges Gardens, we were oohing and aahing over the wonderfull aromas until we realized it was Beth's insect repellent. Keep fingers crossed for good weather.

[terrebandit]

Maybe I'll cross paths with you guys/gals down there. I'll be with another group of people and staying at a private ranch.

[Thermalser]

I'm in! Signed up and reg paid. Just need to tell em I'm taking that Friday off and figure out if I will ride or trailer it out. :chug:

[Tourmeister]

Here is the current list of people going:


Bluedogok & wife
Dyna Sport
Kcook
Klaus & Diane
Larry Medford
Leeroy
Mark "Texian" and Sarah "Redd"
ScottAbishire & Wife
Scratch
Snoopster
Squeaky (maybe)
Thermalser
Tourmeister & Blue Bomber
Txmedic, Rhonda and Leigh

Have I missed anyone?

[kurt]

I thought Squeaky was out. Rhonda and Leigh are going, just not riding.

[Squeaky]

Squeaky is having a hard time getting Friday off at work and coming up with the funds.

Still working on it, though...

[Thermalser]

Squeaky is having a hard time getting Friday off at work and coming up with the funds.

Still working on it, though...

Looks like a pretty cool crowd going.....you should work on it a little harder! ;-)

[Squeaky]

Looks like a pretty cool crowd going.....you should work on it a little harder! ;-)

The crowd can't be THAT cool... they're letting YOU go! :mrgreen:

[Thermalser]

Looks like a pretty cool crowd going.....you should work on it a little harder! ;-)

The crowd can't be THAT cool... they're letting YOU go! :mrgreen:

They're hoping you can make it to tip the scales back into cool! :-P

[Tourmeister]

They're hoping you can make it to tip the scales back into cool!

By riding around the parking lot in her pajamas... again... :-P

Adios,

[Squeaky]

If it makes you feel any better, I'll skip the PJs with the rubber duckies and wear the ones with the bears sleeping on clouds! :mrgreen:

[Tx Rider]

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bail for this trip, work related issues have come up for that weekend and I must be attend.

[Thermalser]

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bail for this trip, work related issues have come up for that weekend and I must be attend.

Okay John, one of these days I'll get to check out that FZ that I feel partially responsible for. ;-)

[kurt]

Is it the 29th yet? I need a vacation. :-|

[Achim]

Scott,

I'm not sure I can get spare a Saturday on that weekend, we expect to close on our house the Friday before. So, there's going to be plenty of work (painting etc.) before we can move.

Achim

[scottabshire]

My wife and I will drive the motorhome up with bike in tow on Thursday night - if any others are getting there early please let us know! scott@aka-solutions.com We will ride Friday and Saturday until noon and then have to head back as I lead music at our Church.
Scott A
Call me if you have questions 409-338-7693

[garydogwood]

amyone from the dfw area going and want to ride together? i'm going down friday morning; no definite time but probably around 9 - 10 (after rush hour is over). plan to take the long and winding road down there to catch whatever interesting roads are between here and there.

let me know if leaving from this area and we'll hook up. either pm me or post here.

gw

[garydogwood]

never mind; i just cancelled my reservation. i'm not going. weather is too iffy plus and unexpected expense of a new tire.

gw

[Steve strom]

Fellows,
It's been a while since meeting any of you. Several things have gotten between me and bike riding recently, including a trip to Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The reason I did not sign up for BB or the Hill Country is that my brother is coming down from New York, where it was snowing this morning!, to spend a bike riding week in the Big Bend area with me. It'll be the first trip to BB for both of us.

We will be in Kerrville on Saturday evening. I ask "Where is your Sat. evening dinner and can we join you guys"??
We'll be at the motel 8 (super 8?).

btw is YO an abbreviation??
Steve

[bluedogok]

Y.O. Ranch Resort (http://www.yoresort.com/) is the name of the place, I beleive there is an actual Y.O. Ranch somewhere outside of Kerrville.

TM informed me the dinner Saturday was going to be at Mac & Ernies. I was told it was in Leakey, but this review lists someplace different, maybe they are the same thing. maybe TM will be along shortly to clarify.

Here is a review from the Austin Chronicle (http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Guides/HillCountry?Category=Food&SubCategory=Fine_Dining) :
Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery
Don't mistake this cafe tacked to the side of a convenience store for some toaster-oven concession stand. You will want to try the quail in ancho-honey basting sauce, or the gourmet cabrito burger, made from goatmeat raised exclusively by the owners. The beef burgers also come from homegrown cows, and the fresh produce is acquired locally. This is one of those precious Hill Country finds that you won't forget.

William's Creek Depot, 11999 Hwy. 470 W., Tarpley, 830/562-3250

That is all I know about the trip so far.

[Steve strom]

Thanks, Scott.
Hope to meet you there.
Steve

[Tourmeister]

Steve,

:tab The super 8 is right across the street from the YO Resort Hotel. Mac & Ernies is on FM 470 in Tarpley, right where FM 462 intersects 470. There is a little General Store and Mac & Ernie's is in the parking lot. It looks like a bright yellow sno cone shack. We should be there sometime between 5-6pm.

:tab What time will you guys be getting into Kerrville? After dinner, everyone will be hanging out around the pool/hottub area visiting.

Adios,

[thestudent]

Scott et al,

I will be in Luckenbach for the Hill Courntry Run. Maybe we will cross paths (City loop, etc.). I know some of the Star Riders will be there from talking with them at the HOH open house.

I know I don't need to say it, but, Be safe and HAVE FUN!

[kurt]

Friday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low near 61. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

Saturday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 86. North northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.


I see Squeaky couldn't make it. :mrgreen:

[Squeaky]

Saturday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 86. North northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph.

I see Squeaky couldn't make it. :mrgreen:

Au contraire mon petit singe.... :nana

[kurt]

You confuse me with a MMI graduate. :roll:

[Blue Bomber]

Just a reminder that if you have not filled out your paperwork, please bring it with you this weekend. Here are the people who have paid and I have paperwork:

Keith & Co. "Leeroy"
Kurt, Rhonda & Leigh "Txmedic"
Debbie "Snoopster"
Rebecca "Squeaky"
Gary "garydogwood"

The following people have paid but need to bring paperwork:

John "Dyna Sport"
Kent "kocook"
Larry Medford
Mark "Texian"
Scott & Wife "Bluedogok"
Scott & Wife "ScottAbishire"
Sarah "Redd"
Stuart "Thermalser"

And these people have not paid or done paperwork:

Klauss & Diane
Gary "Dr. Blackbird"

Thanks for your cooperation. :-)

Also a reminder that the rates went up after April 14th. Solo is now $30 and dual is $45. Cash only if you register in person at the event.

[Dynamite996]

Scott et al,

I will be in Luckenbach for the Hill Courntry Run. Maybe we will cross paths (City loop, etc.). I know some of the Star Riders will be there from talking with them at the HOH open house.

I know I don't need to say it, but, Be safe and HAVE FUN!

I'll be staying in fredericksburg for the Luckenbach festivities keep an eye out for me and say HI I ridea Yellow honda SuperHawk and my Father-in-law will be on his Ducati 900ss or motoguzz1 1100 sport, also someone will probably be on the EX500 Banana yellow.

[scratch]

I'm out. Just found out my sprockets are on back-order. :-?

Ya'll have fun!

[thestudent]

Dynamite,

Will do. My bike is two tone - off white and beige.

I leave tomorrow night for Austin to stay the night and pick up some buddies. Then we ride out on Friday. Tomorrow can't get here fast enough!

[garydogwood]

well, i'm back in. weather looks great so i un-cancelled. however, will be staying at the best western.

so my original question is anyone from dfw going down and want to ride together? leaving friday mornign around 10:00 or so.

gw.

[Tourmeister]

Cool, I was just about to mail your money back to you ;-)

[terrebandit]

Looks like I will be down there too but with a different group of guys. :-? Sorry about that but I had these plans BEFORE this ride was planned. Oh well....

Maybe we will cross paths while on the road. I will be staying in Utopia but have no clue what route I will be taking. I'm kinda of a guest on this ride and will be staying at a private residence. I also won't be involved in the route planning.

If anyone is headed out from the Tyler area on Friday morning, we could hook it together for the ride down to Kerrville at least. I'd also be willing to drop south and then over that direction. I also will be headed back this way on Sunday, so I could even ride back with some of ya'll.



Let me know!

Dave

[Squeaky]

For those attending: Just a reminder that the eatery for Saturday night (Mac & Ernies) does not take debit/credit cards. I am often travelling on plastic and overlook these things, so I thought I'd speak up now for those that spend similarly....

[leeroy]

We love ya city girl.

[Squeaky]

We love ya city girl.

Don't look now, but this city girl 'gone country for the weekend!

[leeroy]

Look at them boots.

[kurt]

Tick-tock.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/kurt1305/Pictures/Outlook.jpg

[Tourmeister]

:tab For those of you not staying at the YO hotel, please don't forget that you need to be in the YO lobby at 8:30am for the pre-ride meeting. I will hand out the maps and route sheets and talk about the route a bit as well as cover some of the rules of the road (http://www.twtex.com/viewtopic.php?t=1837) for the ride.

[Tourmeister]

Anyone from the North Houston area going that will be leaving Friday afternoon?

[El Guapo]

Is anyone from the Austin area planning on daytripping this ride? I know it's short notice, but I just caught this thread.

[Tourmeister]

Here are the trip reports:

http://www.twtex.com/viewtopic.php?t=4412

Adios,