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06-23-2012, 04:21 PM
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The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Thank you all for attending!
When we pulled into Bastrop State Park, we had 32 riders. P1C is still a gorgeous serpentine road, even after the fire. There were a few corners taken too hot on the gravel, and a new trail or two cut in the ditches. It might have been a little dusty in the middle or back of the pack. Thank you old_blue for riding sweep. I sure like seeing that 'thumbs up' as you pull up. There were a couple flats, but the group got together to lend encouragement. There was no way to lead 30+ riders around the trails, so AustinJake led a group of 13 or so around, a few minutes later I led a group around and I think that Rman brought the stragglers who were 'helping' change tubes a little later. Log were hopped and rocks were thrown. People had fun and fell down. The depth of a few mudholes was tested, and as far as I know- No one got seriously injured. Heck, I didn't even fall down today! I rolled 69.9 miles today. I made it home at 1:50, just a few minutes early to let the lady know I care.
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06-23-2012, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: RoundRock
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Thanks for putting this together. I rode w/ AustinJake for the 1st few rounds. Took us thru some really nice trail. Got to see how the R2 did w/ climbing long hills. So far so good. Towards the end I broke off and swung thru the burnt forest. Sad to see the devastation. I will say w/ the clearing you can blast pretty good thru the twisties. Was glad my MX hauler was able to help a few folks w/ their tires changes. Looking forward to getting out there again and ride another time.
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06-23-2012, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: New Braunfels
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Thanks for putting this together Joel. It was great to get out see some bikes and meet new people. The twisty asphalt road through the park was a blast and thanks to you and to Lonnie(I think was his name) for keeping us from getting lost back there. The dirt roads were good too just a bit dusty. Who's going to bring the water truck out next time?
Got the pleasure of following Jake around the trails. And took about the worst line ever up slippery hill while the cameras were rolling. Look forward to seeing that  Anyways, great day. Great meeting everyone that I met, I am terrible with names.
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06-23-2012, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Round Rock
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
1. THANK YOU JOEL for coordinating this!
2. Finally got to meet a lot of the fellas that you only know by screen name. 3. I only have a few pics  from today. I'm hoping someone else will have pics/vids. Had an awesome time, and glad i went for the street 50/50 part in the beginning.4. Anyone have an extra rear blinker bracket for an xr650L? i seem to be be missing a few parts.... Me and Dinty...  Several folks had flats. I had a nail in my tire too. What are the odds it ended up like this???  my rear end, in need of some parts...  different angle... 
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06-23-2012, 06:47 PM
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Location: Leander, Tx
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Thanks for your efforts on this, Joel. It was good to get back on the bike and see some new (to me) riding. Tony ("disbanded") and I rode down and I met with the first group, but since I had a significant leak in the back tire, we decided to skip the road loop for breakfast instead and wait to ride the trails, which is what we really came for. This worked out well, since Trailrider777 was due to arrive late. AustinJake was there when we returned and he was familiar with the trails, so we got a good preview of the good stuff while everyone else was still out on the road loop. After another round with the rest of the group, we hit the road home and I managed to beat the air leak... barely. Good stuff and worth the trip, even if it was hot...
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06-23-2012, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Humble, Tx
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
we seen y'all either getting off the bike or back on at your food stop. we passed and waved we rode from Houston to round rock to try out salt lick bbq.
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06-23-2012, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Killeen, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Great time Joel! Thanks for the effort. Hope we can all get together again soon.
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06-23-2012, 07:45 PM
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Location: Victoria
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Joel thanks for the day. It was great to meet everyone. I will never remember all the names but I will try.
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06-23-2012, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Fayetteville, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
I wanted to thank EVERYBODY for the good time today. Wesley, my Super Sherpa Son, had a great time and now "sees why I like it so much". Today was a great confidence builder and about a 10 days worth of lessons, that you just can't get in a Walmart parking lot, and certainly not from his dad's yammering.
I won't be making it on Sunday. That would be way too cool, though. As mentioned to R-man, the only thing brighter than my flourscent shirt would be to see me with my shirt off and a bathing suit. . I will post the few pics I got soon. ManyThunders Scott |
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06-23-2012, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Killeen, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
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06-23-2012, 09:04 PM
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Location: Killeen, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Really good turnout. Didn't think we'd all get out in that bad traffic in one piece!
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06-23-2012, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Nowhere else but Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Thanks Joel for the truly awesome ride today.
It was great meeting a lot of y'all I see on this forum......good ridin'  and good times!!!!Britt |
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06-23-2012, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Fayetteville, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
LOL. You certainly can't miss that flourescent yellow shirt.
 Do you think TWT would let me logo and sell them through the site? 
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06-23-2012, 09:55 PM
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Location: Killeen, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Pre-ride happy snaps.
        
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06-24-2012, 12:14 AM
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Location: Lakeway
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Killer ride, killer turnout. Bastrop Joel Rules! Trailrider77 doesn't know me but thanks for the lift! Park roads were made for twisting, trails will kick your ***, but we need beer.
Thanks for the encouragement while fixing the flat, especially BikeJones, Gary, and R-Man. I vote 200 more miles and at least one more strip club. |
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06-24-2012, 07:07 AM
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Quote:
 , a case of BEER!! That lift works!After we left Bastrop we took the long way home, 164mi for the day. Pics and vids to come. 
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06-24-2012, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Killeen, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
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06-24-2012, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: NB, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Joel, thanks for putting on another great ride in the piney woods area. It was nice to meet some new folks and the XRLs had a good showing this time. Video of the trails coming soon.
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06-24-2012, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: NB, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Here is a video of the trails (and a few stills from the vid). Recommended in 480p or 720p quality.
     
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06-24-2012, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Killeen, Texas
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Re: The Bastrop Summer Big Ride
Everything was going smoothly through the parks until Hancock spotted a female park attendant and stopped to chat her up!
 
  Call me...
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