Cowpoke Valkyrie riders(all bikes welcome) needed for parade

[5_19]

Dublin, TX is celebrating their second annual Cowboy Culture Celebration April 23-24. The parade will be on Saturday 24. Would be nice to have a bunch of Valkyries show up for the parade that starts at 11 am. That's late enough to still get your beauty sleep and make it to Dublin, even from north of Dallas.  While your here you can enjoy the celebrations. How about a cattle drive through downtown, wild cow   milking, mexican rodeo, cowboy mounted shooting etc etc. Last year was a blast!  

Anybody interested let me know and I will reserve us a spot. ~TJ

http://www.cowboyculturecelebration.com/Schedule.htm

[SideCar]

Good idea. 

Cowboy hats instead of helmets?

This might actually work for us. We're heading down to the Houston Ride For Kids that weekend, but it's not until Sunday.

[TX Wolfman]

Hey TJ, sounds like a lot of fun, do you only want Valks or is more the merrier? I will try and get some of my crew to ride down and join in the fun, let me know. Billy

[Disco]

Sounds like great fun, TJ!  Thanks for the invitation.

Great observation there, SideCar...

[f-Stop]

Not sure of my April schedule - except for Hotglue's GOTF the weekend before, but that sure could be fun.  Might try to round up some cowpokes from around here to make the ride...only about 160 miles from these parts!

[5_19]

Sorry for the slow response, been busy helping out with a retreat for 95 teenagers this weekend, called SEARCH.

I have only posted this on the Texas VRCC board. All bikes are welcome if you don't mind riding with the VRCC group (that would be the name on the entry form). For those coming from the DFW area I can meet you somewhere North of Dublin like the Tolar, TX area and take you by scenic as in curving back roads into Dublin. Like the idea of going on the Ride for Kids also, however I will have to pass on that.

There has been a change that I need to check on. The entry form indicates parade starts at 10 am versus 11 am on web page and entries have to be setup by 8:15am for judging. I presume we do not need worry about being judged. ..... Unless y'all (that's texan) want ride in booths, hat's and throw a saddle or rope on your bike etc....... Will keep you posted.

[5_19]

 .......Found out the parade starts at 11am as is mentioned on-line.... .Me think that's better!!!
I will also provide brunch in the form of breakfast burrito's, donuts, coffee, OJ and a place for a bathroom break before we go into Dublin. Just need a head count. Also if some of you want to unload some gear you can leave that at my place. We are only 2 miles from town.~TJ

[TX Wolfman]

TJ, it sounds great, I am still talking to my group and two others and will try to let you know this weekend for sure and how many I can get to ride down. What time do you think we would need to leave Benbrook to get there in time for this party? Talk to ya soon. Billy

[TXFireman07b]

I have to check my work schedule but I would love to make it there... Anyone want to meet up in Granbury or Sville? Let me know.
Steve

[TX Wolfman]

If nothing changes my group will be coming, I am trying to get you a head count as soon as I know. Thanks for letting us know about this it sounds like fun. Billy

[5_19]

I have to check my work schedule but I would love to make it there... Anyone want to meet up in Granbury or Sville? Let me know.
Steve

If nothing changes my group will be coming, I am trying to get you a head count as soon as I know. Thanks for letting us know about this it sounds like fun. Billy

Yesterday I rode the scenic route back to Dublin from Granbury. It adds about 30 minutes. .....So thinking out loud.... Parade starts at 11am. gather @ 10:30, arrive at my place @ 10:00 means leaving Granbury at 8:30 for the scenic tour or at 9:00 for a ride south on 377. What do y'all think? Both look very doable to me. TXFireman where do you want to meet in Granbury? FYI rode south to Bluff Dale took back road to Morgan Mill, Huckabee, Lingleville, Bunyan and Dublin. Should be a nice ride in April.~TJ

[TX Wolfman]

Hey TJ, I talked to some of my guys and so far I have about 10 bikes coming and waiting to hear from the rest, I will let you know when I know. I also trying to see how quick I can get people going so we can meet you in Grandbury. Billy

[SideCar]

Don't know whether we'll meet you in Granbury or just catch up with you closer to Dublin, but the plan for now is to hit the parade and then ride down to Humble to meet up with some southern Valk riders and then do the Houston Ride For Kids the next day.  Rocketman posted a  separate thread to the info on that ride for anyone who wants to make the run with us.

[Disco]

Sounds like a great day, TJ.  I'm all for the scenic route if that is part of the final plan.  To avoid the metromess, I'll take 380 to Decatur and pick up 51 south.  If memory serves, 51 / 4 comes all the way to the square in historic downtown Granbury.  We could meet there or at a gas station convenient to the most folks.  I'll be needing a fill-up soon.    

[TX Wolfman]

 I checked with my guys and I think we can be in Granbury by 8:30 for the scenic route if I can get every body to Benbrook on time. Let me know where to meet. Thanks, Billy

[5_19]

Sounds like a great day, TJ.  I'm all for the scenic route if that is part of the final plan.  To avoid the metromess, I'll take 380 to Decatur and pick up 51 south.  If memory serves, 51 / 4 comes all the way to the square in historic downtown Granbury.  We could meet there or at a gas station convenient to the most folks.  I'll be needing a fill-up soon.    

Dave you beat me to it, I was going to bump this post, thanks. I think their is a Chevron gas station

http://web.sa.mapquest.com/chevron/advantage.adp?transaction=locmap&ph=300&pw=380&mapStyle=2k9a&name=ELVAN%20GRANBURY&address=407%20W%20PEARL%20STREET&city=GRANBURY&stateProvince=TX&country=US&latitude=32.442273&longitude=-97.791008&iconid=31039001&tempset=cvx_locmap

 on 407 west Pearl which is also 377 Business and State Loop 426 and FM 51. If your coming down 51 you turn right at the square, gas station is a few blocks on your left. From 377 south you take 377 business to the square and go straight. Should be easy to find. Looking forward to it!

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http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/14829
This is a test. I used motowhere to show my proposed route, cross my fingers! It work somewhat, my notes didn't show. me think y'all get the picture.

[Disco]

Worked for me.  Looks like fun!

[TX Wolfman]

Hey TJ depending on how many show, I'm supposed to have 15-20 bikes, I told everyone we needed to leave Benbrook no later than 8 to meet yall at 8:30 at the gas station. Saw the map looks like a great ride and the celebration sounds like a blast. Thanks for setting this up for us. Billy

[5_19]

Hey TJ depending on how many show, I'm supposed to have 15-20 bikes, I told everyone we needed to leave Benbrook no later than 8 to meet yall at 8:30 at the gas station. Saw the map looks like a great ride and the celebration sounds like a blast. Thanks for setting this up for us. Billy

That's AWSOME Billy, looking forward to it.
Now I can't help but wonder what if the Valks will be out numbered during the parade when I signed us up as representing the DFW VRCC.      Dave I need your help with a round-up.  We need more Valkyrie's.

[TXFireman07b]

what time will everyone be done on the 24th? I have to be back in Granbury for a fire dept function as soon as possible. I think it starts at 6 but I have to be there to set up tables around 3 i think..

[5_19]

what time will everyone be done on the 24th? I have to be back in Granbury for a fire dept function as soon as possible. I think it starts at 6 but I have to be there to set up tables around 3 i think..

 The parade is most likely finished by 12:00. The Cowboy Culture Celebrations goes on till late, they started on Thursday. Your free to go whenever, you need to ride your valk  2funny: were out-numberd. We would love to have you ride with us Saturday morning. ~TJ

[TXFireman07b]

I may be riding up there with one of the guys I work with he rides an Uh Goldwing .. lol

[5_19]

I may be riding up there with one of the guys I work with he rides an Uh Goldwing .. lol

I think their will be several  Goldwings, that's ok they won't draw attention away from Valkyries 

[SideCar]

Where can we hook up with you in Dublin (assuming that works)? I think the family is caging it down and will be coming back to DFW when I ride to Houston for the Ride For Kids.

Thanks,

Gary

[TX Wolfman]

Hey Sidecar, if you are leaving from Colleyville, you are welcome to ride with us, I live in Keller and my bunch is meeting in Benbrook then meeting with the rest in Granbury then heading to Dublin. Let me know and we will meet up with you. Billy

[TXFireman07b]

I will be just getting off work that morning in Arlington so I can either meet you in benbrook or Granbury.. what is the meeting point in either location just in case... I know, just dont say where all Gods bikes are sitting.. Hopefully I will have my darkside tire on by then so I can tour the country roads and get the feel for them better.. LOL

[SideCar]

Billy,

Appreciate the invite.  Looks like we'll be taking the direct path down due to timing.  If my plans change, I'll meet you at Benbrook.  If you see a black Valk with a sidecar along the way, that would be me.

Gary

[TX Wolfman]

We'll watch for you just in case. We will meet at the Whataburger there in Benbrook at I20 and 377 at about 7:30 and ksu at 8:00 so we can be in Granbury by 8:30 to meet up with the rest of the party for a great ride into Dublin thanks to TJ, any body wants to meet and ride down with us they are welcome, the more the merrier. Billy

[TX Wolfman]

Looks like we are going to have great weather for the ride Saturday highs in the upper 70s hope we have a big turnout for the ride to Dublin. Billy

[5_19]

Bump,
       

          LOOKS LIKE WE ARE GOING TO HAVE GREAT WEATHER FOR TOMORROW

Looks like we are going to have great weather for the ride Saturday highs in the upper 70s hope we have a big turnout for the ride to Dublin. Billy