How about a ride for this Sunday in DFW for those unable to attend the Hill Country Ride?
I have no intention of drawing anyone away from the HC Ride. The bigger the group the more fun I am sure.
If someone who knows the loops around here has an idea, I am game (the weather looks to be great for the weekend).
A ride with Easties would be cool - even if I have to ride up yonder to the meet. [moto] :)
Well, anybodyelse interested besides me?
Since I will get home late tonight, I will know what my plans are when my wife is ready to tell me. :'(
I guess I'm home (well almost).
cdc
Quote from: cdc on October 21, 2008, 02:58:22 PM
Well, anybodyelse interested besides me?
Looks like dosgatos is interested. ;D [laugh]
[popcorn]
T & B are interested
I'll check on my kitchen point total when I get back into town to see how many I have left. But I am interested. [thumbsup]
What about Saturday? I hear there is a pretty cool cat planning an easterly ride in the afternoon...
S
I might be in on this, I'll confirm by tomorrow evening. I can take us on a decent ride if we need a route. Some slab otw, but then off into country roads and a few of the nice roads we've come to love on the casino runs. There is a nice home cookin' lunch buffet in Bonham we could eat at. No beer I don't think, but we can have those afterwards.
I'll let yah guys know tomorrow if I can do it.
The loop would be north of dallas taking us around sherman/bonham/whitewright etc and back home, just fyi. About 30min of slab and then on to country roads.
Quote from: sdlrodeo on October 21, 2008, 05:48:39 PM
What about Saturday? I hear there is a pretty cool cat planning an easterly ride in the afternoon...
S
Sorry for the hijack (not really) but it was worth a post.
Steve
Quote from: JesterDFW on October 21, 2008, 05:49:25 PM
I might be in on this, I'll confirm by tomorrow evening. I can take us on a decent ride if we need a route. Some slab otw, but then off into country roads and a few of the nice roads we've come to love on the casino runs. There is a nice home cookin' lunch buffet in Bonham we could eat at. No beer I don't think, but we can have those afterwards.
I'll let yah guys know tomorrow if I can do it.
The loop would be north of dallas taking us around sherman/bonham/whitewright etc and back home, just fyi. About 30min of slab and then on to country roads.
It depends on the "group" concencus, but I've got to ride. I would like to see T. on the S4R as the 1098 is $ sale. THat S4R is a beaut! [moto]
I'm out. Mother-in-law in town 18:00 Thursday through 08:00 Monday... I need a vacation [bang]
Quote from: JesterDFW on October 21, 2008, 05:49:25 PM
I might be in on this, I'll confirm by tomorrow evening. I can take us on a decent ride if we need a route. Some slab otw, but then off into country roads and a few of the nice roads we've come to love on the casino runs. There is a nice home cookin' lunch buffet in Bonham we could eat at. No beer I don't think, but we can have those afterwards.
I'll let yah guys know tomorrow if I can do it.
The loop would be north of dallas taking us around sherman/bonham/whitewright etc and back home, just fyi. About 30min of slab and then on to country roads.
Jester is on a groove. Sounds like part of the good roads on Swanny's Casino Ride. Cool! [thumbsup] Know Bonham pretty well. Have never eaten there but have been through Bonham a hundred times heading towards OK and AR on rides over the last quarter century. [moto] Again, I'll see what the Master Of My Free Time will allow considering the kitchen points I will burn over the next few days. [bang] Will report later.
Quote from: dosgatos on October 21, 2008, 06:19:51 PM
It depends on the "group" concencus, but I've got to ride. I would like to see T. on the S4R as the 1098 is $ sale. THat S4R is a beaut! [moto]
I'm wondering how those size 58 Dainese's would look on top of that shit hot '07 1098s?? Oh, ok I'll take up the payments.
I'd have to check on my points too. I'll have to do some sweet talking I'm sure. Andi is becoming a Ducati widow. I keep telling her she needs to get one.
That loop would be about a 6 hour loop. Nice roads though. I'd love to do 82 early in the day at about 120.
Quote from: sdlrodeo on October 21, 2008, 05:48:39 PM
What about Saturday? I hear there is a pretty cool cat planning an easterly ride in the afternoon...
S
You mean this one?
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13361.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13361.0)
I'll know by tomorrow if I got kitchen points for Saturdays ride and SUnday's too but it would be best if we merge the rides into one. How about Saturday?
cdc
I'll have to miss this one, even though it's in my neck of the woods. Will be out of town (in the hill country, but visitng parents, without bikes [roll] ). Looks like it will be great weather, have fun!
Quote from: RED on October 21, 2008, 08:44:10 PM
I'm wondering how those size 58 Dainese's would look on top of that shit hot '07 1098s?? Oh, ok I'll take up the payments.
I'd have to check on my points too. I'll have to do some sweet talking I'm sure. Andi is becoming a Ducati widow. I keep telling her she needs to get one.
That loop would be about a 6 hour loop. Nice roads though. I'd love to do 82 early in the day at about 120.
6 hour loop, wow that may be a bit much. Maybe the Sat. thing can merge the Easties and the Westies can do a South ride. What roads were on the Lindy carb ride? I have to work Sat anyway.
If westies want the 6 hour Sun, I'll go though. [thumbsup]
Actually the route Jim had planned out was a damn good ride. [thumbsup] Maybe we could get him to send us that link again of the roads. I'm pretty sure of what they were but just the same....
Or, I do know that if we go from the SB's near Grapevine Mills Mall and head up north the roads going up to Tioga and around Lake Ray Roberts would be fun. LRR is only an hour away. The state park should have good roads for cruising but not for ripping. Keep in mind the Meuenster run route to Decatur and back. That was ok.
I'd say meet at 8am somewhere and go! [moto]
Quote from: cdc on October 21, 2008, 11:18:49 PM
I'll know by tomorrow if I got kitchen points for Saturdays ride and SUnday's too but it would be best if we merge the rides into one. How about Saturday?
cdc
Great Idea! Just do both! I would but I'm working Sunday.
Steve
Quote from: RED on October 22, 2008, 08:14:58 AM
Actually the route Jim had planned out was a damn good ride. [thumbsup] Maybe we could get him to send us that link again of the roads. I'm pretty sure of what they were but just the same....
Or, I do know that if we go from the SB's near Grapevine Mills Mall and head up north the roads going up to Tioga and around Lake Ray Roberts would be fun. LRR is only an hour away. The state park should have good roads for cruising but not for ripping. Keep in mind the Meuenster run route to Decatur and back. That was ok.
I'd say meet at 8am somewhere and go! [moto]
Make sure you hit Clark's Outpost BBQ in Tioga. Awesome, just awesome. There is a reason why every car and bike club stops there on club runs! [thumbsup] [moto]
The roads you speak of are 373 out of Muenster, it dead ends into 922, west on 922 to Forestburg, take 455 at Forestburg past White Cat's "scene" then right on 730 to Decatur. Sweeper city!
Quote from: cdc on October 21, 2008, 11:18:49 PM
You mean this one?
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13361.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13361.0)
I'll know by tomorrow if I got kitchen points for Saturdays ride and SUnday's too but it would be best if we merge the rides into one. How about Saturday?
cdc
Are you back C? Are you awake?
Quote from: RED on October 22, 2008, 08:49:51 AM
Are you back C? Are you awake?
Yes sir! Gave the bikes a hug this morning and will be checking on the Monster today.
BTW, when is the next Westie's Thursday dinner
cdc
Quote from: cdc on October 22, 2008, 08:57:12 AM
Yes sir! Gave the bikes a hug this morning and will be checking on the Monster today.
cdc
Cool, glad to have you back man! Let's ride!
Alright, I'm highjacking my own thread ;D The SB @ White Settlement Rd. just N. of I30 exit 5, west side of 820. Red, Jim, Jester... any route ideas are welcome, keep in mind the good twisty with the bridge out (hwy 4?). Yet onother Sun with great weather, hope hope.
Quote from: dosgatos on October 22, 2008, 08:59:27 AM
Alright, I'm highjacking my own thread ;D The SB @ White Settlement Rd. just N. of I30 exit 5, west side of 820. Red, Jim, Jester... any route ideas are welcome, keep in mind the good twisty with the bridge out (hwy 4?). Yet onother Sun with great weather, hope hope.
The south from the Brazos River crossing to Stephenville-Dublin-Hico-Granbury-FW is a good one. Takes about 4 hours. Even get to go to the Original Dr. Pepper plant!
Quote from: cdc on October 22, 2008, 08:57:12 AM
Yes sir! Gave the bikes a hug this morning and will be checking on the Monster today.
I sure hope they were not the first to get a hug when you got home, or you fo-sho ain't going on this ride...buddy.
Its actually not 6 hours, more like 4-4.5 with lunch. Bonham is maybe 1.25-1.5 hours from downtown dallas. A little more time with the other riding tossed in.
Saturday is definately out for me. Still dunno about Sunday yet. Will know tonight. If you guys got other routes to plan, go for it.
Quote from: RED on October 22, 2008, 09:03:46 AM
The south from the Brazos River crossing to Stephenville-Dublin-Hico-Granbury-FW is a good one. Takes about 4 hours. Even get to go to the Original Dr. Pepper plant!
Red that sounds great, I have never been on any of that blacktop; DP plant too!
8am at SB White Settlement will work as a good meet?
Let's ride! [moto] [coffee]
Quote from: dosgatos on October 22, 2008, 09:15:52 AM
Red that sounds great, I have never been on any of that blacktop; DP plant too!
8am at SB White Settlement will work as a good meet?
Let's ride! [moto] [coffee]
I'll give a definite answer later this afternoon or tomorrow but I'm pretty sure I'll be there a little after 7 Sun morn.
Who all is going and do we have a route figured out?
cdc
The route Red put out looks good on the map Stephenville - Dublin - Hico - Granbury - FW starting wherever the South Brazos River crossing is, that part I don't know yet.
Ready to ride though (and meet tonight in FW with Lisa...) [thumbsup] [moto]
Is Lisa going to the HC ride?
cdc
Quote from: cdc on October 24, 2008, 08:14:56 AM
Who all is going and do we have a route figured out?
cdc
can maybe do a Sunday ride, need to get a good feel for the Monster before November 2nd track day. I don't think Bonnie will be well enough to ride. I'm probably out tonight and Saturday, I gotta be a better dad. Its wife and kids time for me this weekend. Hope you all have fun tonight. And apparently I'll be dieting....I don't know Eagle Canyon's or Ty Howard's rules so I am going to have to squeeze into some size 58 Dainese leathers (thats a sad statement)
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on October 24, 2008, 08:36:16 AM
can maybe do a Sunday ride, need to get a good feel for the Monster before November 2nd track day. I don't think Bonnie will be well enough to ride. I'm probably out tonight and Saturday, I gotta be a better dad. Its wife and kids time for me this weekend. Hope you all have fun tonight. And apparently I'll be dieting....I don't know Eagle Canyon's or Ty Howard's rules so I am going to have to squeeze into some size 58 Dainese leathers (thats a sad statement)
They're on their way to Burlyville ! [thumbsup] And many thanks. I now know what I have to do in the gear department.
Ok, here's what I'm thinking about. Anyone want to post an alternative please do.
Meeting at the STarbucks @ 377 & I-20 @ early around 7:15-7:30, tires rollin @ 8:00am then:
377 S. to FM 51,
S. to Hwy 67,
W. to 2481/3106 intersection w/67 turn right,
N. to Bluffdale,
left on 377 a mile or so to right on 1188,
N. on 1189 to Lipan.
At this point in the day one can decide if they want to zoom back up to I-20 N. on 1189 or
take a right on Hwy 4 back into Granbury,
then left on E. Pearl to 426/377 intersection then
back to Benbrook @ 377 & I-20.
Looks like lots of twisties and sweepers from Google Map and satellite aerials. Not sure on the milage or time but who cares. Some really fun roads is what it looks like to me.
Has anyone done this route before? CDC, I know you have a route in that area, can you post up yours?
It's all good.
Thanks,
RED
Man, oh man, if I can at all make this ride I will. It all depends on when the MiL (Mo-in-Law) leaves tho... I think by 8am Sunday may be pushin' it, I'm sorry to say. But, who knows? Keeping my fingers crossed [evil] Y'all ride safe, k? No more of this crashing bullshit!!!!!
I think that T had a good idea, push it back to to around 9-9:30. That way more peeps might be able to make it. Thoughts?
The other thread was a mistake. it's gone.
The route looks good to me as I have been waiting to hit the dinosaur - Granbury area. Have not been there since the 60's. Early is fine to get started, but later may mean more Ducs and warmer temps. ;D
I like the meet better too, but just where is the SBs (they have their own section in the phone book)?
Quote from: RED on October 25, 2008, 03:15:35 AM
Ok, here's what I'm thinking about. Anyone want to post an alternative please do.
Meeting at the STarbucks @ 377 & I-20 @ early around 7:15-7:30, tires rollin @ 8:00am then:
377 S. to FM 51,
S. to Hwy 67,
W. to 2481/3106 intersection w/67 turn right,
N. to Bluffdale,
left on 377 a mile or so to right on 1188,
N. on 1189 to Lipan.
At this point in the day one can decide if they want to zoom back up to I-20 N. on 1189 or
take a right on Hwy 4 back into Granbury,
then left on E. Pearl to 426/377 intersection then
back to Benbrook @ 377 & I-20.
Looks like lots of twisties and sweepers from Google Map and satellite aerials. Not sure on the milage or time but who cares. Some really fun roads is what it looks like to me.
Has anyone done this route before? CDC, I know you have a route in that area, can you post up yours?
It's all good.
Thanks,
RED
Meet up at same place Starbucks but a
9 AM which today was 50 degrees not 40 degrees at 7 AM.
Head up 820 to Team Ranch Road exit and take access road to Aledo - Iona Rd to Annetta south. North on 5 to Airport Rd. Then south on 171 taking a right to 51 south. Then another right to 1708 and left on 2580 all the way to Throp Spring.
Turn right on 4 to Lipan, left on 1189 and left on 1188 to 377. Left on 377 to Bluff Dale, right on 2481/3106. Left on 205 then right on 51 to 67. left on 67 to Glen Rose.
cdc
Wow CDC, I need a better map than this Streets & Trips 2002! Looks like a great loop to me. [moto]
According to Streets and Trips, starting at 377 and I20, folowing CDC's route until Glenrose, then 114 to Granbury, it is 3hrs 11min with no stops. With this as a basis, it all looks good to me.
Thanks CDC [clap] [coffee]
I just need to find the starbucks on 377 & I20.
Later
Not looking good for me as far as being able to make this ride tomorrow. If something changes, I'll post.
Y'all have fun (and keep the rubber-side down!) [evil]
Just wanted to chime in here (since I've been MIA for a few days following "the accident"). I'm not going to make this Sunday ride. Y'all have fun though!
[thumbsup]
OK, here we go. Tomorrow 8:30 meet to leave @ 9:00am from the SB on 377 just S. of I20. Then off we two, three (jopefully more) go a joyfully riding west on the CDC loop.
Chime in if you can go. :)
Weather should start around 50 and end around 80.
Quote from: dosgatos on October 25, 2008, 05:53:35 PM
OK, here we go. Tomorrow 8:30 meet to leave @ 9:00am from the SB on 377 just S. of I20. Then off we two, three (jopefully more) go a joyfully riding west on the CDC loop.
Chime in if you can go. :)
Weather should start around 50 and end around 80.
Dan,
You're killing me.
I'll be at the SB around 9AM. If Lisa can come we can wait for her. We can go to Granbury for lunch if we are running behind and continue on the Glen Rose after lunch. Do you guys need to be home early or something? If we start late and just go to Granbury, we'll be back in Fort Worth before 3PM. If we get to Glen Rose then we'll be home before 5PM more or less. Bring water.
cdc
I'm free all day (that's what she said), so I am open (see previous caption); I'll put on my tank bag with H2O. I hope the gas stations don't have lines like they have in Burleson for the last two days - flashback to the 70's gas "shortages".
I'll be there early Charlie, glad you are back.
Dan B. signing off until manana.
I will be there tomorrow, but you can guarantee that you will not see me before 9am. I'll "try" and make it by then. I ride for pleasure, and I see no pleasure in freezing my balls off. I don't have heated grips or jacket, nor do I want them.
I'm officially "out" - MiL still here and won't be leaving until TOMORROW [bang]
Quote from: Cher on October 26, 2008, 04:56:18 AM
MiL still here and won't be leaving until TOMORROW [bang]
I feel your pain!!!
Actually I like mine, mostly because she likes me. ;D
We'll miss you on this ride though.
cdc
Today could not have been better for riding. The company was supberb. The pace perfect (for me at least) and the weather held off long to get a full days ride in. That was the most fun I've had in a very long time guys. Thanks for putting up with me. I will be posting up some pics of the day soon. I also have some pics of the track day to post as soon as I post the link to the pics.
Hey Lisa, looking foreward to riding with you again soon.
Red you were not a drag (except for your skirt and high heels) ;D Always fun to ride with you.
Tommy rode the pregnant dog in style, sounded great and 100mph sweeps were fun.
CDC: what a lead rider, set a good pace and was conciencous of the others.
Best ride I've has so far (#3 and counting).
HC riders: know the good times are rolling and wait to see and hear the results. [moto] [thumbsup] ;D
Ok, here's the good photos. Post a comment if you want too.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31443079@N03/sets/72157608395538640/detail/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31443079@N03/sets/72157608395538640/detail/)
Quote from: dosgatos on October 26, 2008, 06:17:16 PM
Hey Lisa, looking foreward to riding with you again soon.
Red you were not a drag (except for your skirt and high heels) ;D Always fun to ride with you.
Tommy rode the pregnant dog in style, sounded great and 100mph sweeps were fun.
CDC: what a lead rider, set a good pace and was conciencous of the others.
Best ride I've has so far (#3 and counting).
HC riders: know the good times are rolling and wait to see and hear the results. [moto] [thumbsup] ;D
I was trying to keep Tommy entertained but he apparently was bored when he came around me on the outside of a left hand sweeper in the same lane. I was doing 80 MPH and he, about 100 MPH. He tried to buy me lunch afterward because I was mad he showed me up! ;D
cdc
GPS, GPS, GPS....need I say more? [thumbsup] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: cdc on October 26, 2008, 10:31:46 PM
I was trying to keep Tommy entertained but he apparently was bored when he came around me on the outside of a left hand sweeper in the same lane. I was doing 80 MPH and he, about 100 MPH. He tried to buy me lunch afterward because I was mad he showed me up! ;D
cdc
all I know is I had the s4r pegged in top gear and someone on a 916sps blew by me like I was sitting still, I wont say what speed I was going, but it was fast.......
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on October 27, 2008, 05:46:52 AM
all I know is I had the s4r pegged in top gear and someone on a 916sps blew by me like I was sitting still, I wont say what speed I was going, but it was fast.......
You should have shifted out of 5th and into 6th dude!
Quote from: RED on October 27, 2008, 03:52:10 AM
GPS, GPS, GPS....need I say more? [thumbsup] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Yeah, I need it. Next time, I'll stick to what I know instead of ad libing.
cdc
I'm ready to do this again!! 8)