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So since I finally got a bike I can ride more than an hour comfortably, I am planning to make a trip from Katy to ride the Sisters.
I have several days to choose from at the end of August, and was planning maybe a Monday Aug 24 - Wed Aug 26 trip to miss the weekend crowds.
Plan on taking the scenic route from Katy (ie no highway, Katy, Bellville, La Grange, Bastrop, San Marcos, and end up in the Kerrville, Comfort area) on the first day and explore a little (39 and 1340 outside of Hunt look interesting), then on the second day do the Sisters and whatever other roads that are interesting out there, as well as visit the Lone Star Motorcycle museum (if open). Spend another night then ride home a different way than I came (maybe back roads, maybe just I-10 if I am tired).
I came across this thread with some good info, but with this going to be my first "long" trip (I have done a few 2-3 hr local rides, but nothing over night), just looking for some tips. I had thought of staying in a hotel 1 night then camping the other night maybe at Lost Maples, but realized I don't have any camping gear small enough to put in/on the bike, so for now will be 2 nights at a hotel. Just something cheap where I can sleep and not worry about the bike being messed with.
There is a possibility of one of my coworkers coming with me on his GL1800, he is checking his calander. He has ridden the roads there several times, and if he goes, will be my guide.
Won't know for another 2 weeks about that. Either way I am going and looking forward to it.
Just looking for any suggestions on places to stay, eat, sights to see and particular roads to ride, and any other info.
Thanks
I have several days to choose from at the end of August, and was planning maybe a Monday Aug 24 - Wed Aug 26 trip to miss the weekend crowds.
Plan on taking the scenic route from Katy (ie no highway, Katy, Bellville, La Grange, Bastrop, San Marcos, and end up in the Kerrville, Comfort area) on the first day and explore a little (39 and 1340 outside of Hunt look interesting), then on the second day do the Sisters and whatever other roads that are interesting out there, as well as visit the Lone Star Motorcycle museum (if open). Spend another night then ride home a different way than I came (maybe back roads, maybe just I-10 if I am tired).
I came across this thread with some good info, but with this going to be my first "long" trip (I have done a few 2-3 hr local rides, but nothing over night), just looking for some tips. I had thought of staying in a hotel 1 night then camping the other night maybe at Lost Maples, but realized I don't have any camping gear small enough to put in/on the bike, so for now will be 2 nights at a hotel. Just something cheap where I can sleep and not worry about the bike being messed with.
There is a possibility of one of my coworkers coming with me on his GL1800, he is checking his calander. He has ridden the roads there several times, and if he goes, will be my guide.
Won't know for another 2 weeks about that. Either way I am going and looking forward to it.
Just looking for any suggestions on places to stay, eat, sights to see and particular roads to ride, and any other info.
Thanks