First Cross Country Trip

[Goodbrush]

If you can afford it, go with a Corbin seat, you will thank me later.

I wish I could

[muskrat]

So the time has almost come for me to embark.  I'm working on an loose itinerary using google maps.  

Any advice on how to get through Texas?

My route so far can be seen here

You are missing the best parts in Texas.  Ride down to Bandera, TX, or Big Bend near Alpine, TX.  You wont believe your eyes but beware of suicidal deer that run in packs of 20.  Also, run up through Eureka Springs, AR, where you will find incredible roads via the Talahina Trail and up hwy 23 (AR) known as the pig trail.  Once you reach I-40 the road becomes a series of twisties to feast.  And lastly because you are so close to the Dragon run up to Knoxville and off to the Dragon and Cherlohola Skyway (spelling).  
If you need tips on CO, AR or TX pm me.  I will gladly help.

Oh, and if you do include Big Bend you should run down through Ruidoso, NM, into the Big Bend area and then north through Bandera, TX.  Just let me know how much time you have and I can help give you ideas.

[akmnstr]

You are missing the best parts in Texas.  Ride down to Bandera, TX, or Big Bend near Alpine, TX.  You wont believe your eyes but beware of suicidal deer that run in packs of 20.  Also, run up through Eureka Springs, AR, where you will find incredible roads via the Talahina Trail and up hwy 23 (AR) known as the pig trail.  Once you reach I-40 the road becomes a series of twisties to feast.  And lastly because you are so close to the Dragon run up to Knoxville and off to the Dragon and Cherlohola Skyway (spelling).  
If you need tips on CO, AR or TX pm me.  I will gladly help.

Oh, and if you do include Big Bend you should run down through Ruidoso, NM, into the Big Bend area and then north through Bandera, TX.  Just let me know how much time you have and I can help give you ideas.

I agree that there are interesting things to see and do in Texas but Texas is HOT in the summer so my advice would depend on when this trip is happening.  Here is some climate info on Big Bend http://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/weather_averages.htm  These data are taken about mid-elevation in the park.  I can testify that temps at lower elevations can be 10 degrees hotter.   I would not go to Big Bend now.  I'd head across the state fast and spend my time in the highcountry.

[muskrat]

whichever way you cut it you are taking the HOT route.  Everyone south of the Mason Dixon line is dripping with sweat.  If you choose the Arkansas route it will also be hot. 
In and near Bandera, TX, take the "three sisters" which are 335, 336 & 337.  It's a great loop and should you choose the southerly route towards East Texas and onto LA (Kisatchi National Forrest).  You can cruiser over some nice scenery.  Decide your route and I will send you the roads.