Hill country ride

Rocketman · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 10:32:05

Here's the long-awaited announcement. October 7/8/9 is the weekend. Kerrville's YO Ranch is the destination. The group sales director has 25 rooms blocked for us. We can shrink or expand that as necessary. The block should be in effect, well, NOW. So, call, make your reservation before they're all gone!!!

Detailed schedule to follow later.

Signup here: http://www.vrccdev.com/rally/texas-signup.htm

Who's Going: http://www.vrccdev.com/rally/texas-list.php

Mark

HayHauler · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 10:51:50

THANKS MARK!!! I will call and make my reservations today.

Thanks for all you do.

Hay

Jimmyt

RainMaker · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 11:00:47

I'm booked but went down the street for a little better rate at a place I've stayed before.

For the 7th to the 9th of ~~September~~ October.

As with others, thanks for doing all of this for the group. Looking forward to the gathering.

RainMaker

laserpat · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 11:35:41

Reserved, $89.00/night

us385south · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 12:06:22

I might be able to ride out for the day on Saturday or Sunday... just to meet a few folks. Let me know what the schedule looks like.

T.P. · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 12:49:35

WELL, If the flights look good, we will be down. either to SAT or AUS. T.P.

here is the YO link http://www.yoresort.com/

mario · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 16:24:00

booked, and thanks mark!

chauffeur · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 17:57:06

Y'all have a good time. Unfortunately, I don't get back to Texas til the following weekend. We'll be watching for the next one.

Gear Jammer · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 19:19:09

Done !! Can't wait,can't wait

Hoping the temperatures drop below 100* by then

mario · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 19:59:33

how does the ride work, guys. is it all bikes for themselves or do we meetup and ride out together or what?

f-Stop · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 20:16:54

Got 'er done!

mario · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 21:24:55

...and obviously not all together cause we're coming and going from different directions....

Rocketman · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 22:02:08

OK, for the new folks:
General concept:

Friday is ride-in day. Some folks get there early, some late, dependent upon when they can get out of town. We try to get a group together for dinner on Friday, though.
Friday night, we repair electrical connectors in the parking lot. (or was that just last year? Let's not do that again this year.)
Saturday morning, we take a group ride. Direction is as of yet undetermined. Last year we split into a "relaxed" group, and a "spirited" group. We try to time up those groups so as to meet at the same place for lunch, then another split ride back.
Saturday evening is another dinner, and kicking tires till late in the hotel parking lot.
Sunday morning is any combination of breakfast, or a local ride, or travel back home.

Most cities will have a group (or two or three) leaving from there throughout the day on Friday, and the same for the trip home. I'm sure you can join up with one if you like. Those plans will start forming in the next few weeks, I'm sure.

Old Geezer Richard · Thu 01, Sep 2011, 22:12:58

A Big Thanks Mark

, for going the extra mile for setting up the Hill Country ride .... The Geezer's will be there ( Richard & Lisa )

, we'll be riding up Saturday morning just for the day

... Thanks the Geezer

franco6 · Sat 03, Sep 2011, 13:38:39

Done

Thank you Mark.

Lyn-Del · Sat 03, Sep 2011, 20:34:09

I'll do the same as last year - ride out on Friday, ride home on Saturday. Texans play the Raiders at home on the 9th.

Last year Wizard stayed, I'll ask him his plans for this year

RainMaker · Sat 03, Sep 2011, 22:05:38

Quote from: Lyn-Del on Sat 03, Sep 2011, 20:34:09
I'll do the same as last year - ride out on Friday, ride home on Saturday. Texans play the Raiders at home on the 9th.

Last year Wizard stayed, I'll ask him his plans for this year

Seems that a game between the Texans and the Raiders would be a good reason to ride AWAY from Houston.

Gear Jammer · Sat 03, Sep 2011, 22:36:02

Quote from: RainMaker on Sat 03, Sep 2011, 22:05:38
Quote from: Lyn-Del on Sat 03, Sep 2011, 20:34:09
I'll do the same as last year - ride out on Friday, ride home on Saturday. Texans play the Raiders at home on the 9th.

Last year Wizard stayed, I'll ask him his plans for this year

Seems that a game between the Texans and the Raiders would be a good reason to ride AWAY from Houston.

Lyn-Del · Sun 04, Sep 2011, 05:41:55

Quote from: RainMaker on Sat 03, Sep 2011, 22:05:38
Quote from: Lyn-Del on Sat 03, Sep 2011, 20:34:09
I'll do the same as last year - ride out on Friday, ride home on Saturday. Texans play the Raiders at home on the 9th.

Last year Wizard stayed, I'll ask him his plans for this year

Seems that a game between the Texans and the Raiders would be a good reason to ride AWAY from Houston.

I take my Texans Football very seriously! And, since I've spent a small fortune on my season tickets AND parking, I'll not waste it by missing the game.

It's not the riding in the Hill Country that I come down for, it's the chance to see friends. I can see most of the folks there Friday night and Saturday morning, so I'll consider it a win-win.

mario · Sun 04, Sep 2011, 07:21:28

i love my chicago bears so i know where lyn-del's coming from as far as being an nfl football fan. i'm also thinking the texans will make the playoffs this year.

Lyn-Del · Sun 04, Sep 2011, 07:30:28

I had season tickets for the Houston Oilers for 10 years before they became the Tennessee Turncoats, and bought my PSL and season tickets for the Texans since they started playing.

Duane says he'll stay the whole weekend - he's not as addicted as I am!

RainMaker · Sun 04, Sep 2011, 13:15:48

The Cowboys have a bye that weekend, which means the won't lose.

DavidT · Sun 04, Sep 2011, 20:33:57

Well hell,

I'll be riding, but the complete opposite direction. Heading to the Smokey Mountains that weekend to run the Dragon's Tail and as many other roads as I can get in.

Sparky51 · Tue 06, Sep 2011, 08:47:08

I just booked my room for the weekend. Early bird, if you need a spot again we can do it.

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Thu 08, Sep 2011, 14:09:47

Just booked our room so now we're in for the long haul. WE'll see ya'll soon.

Ghillie · Thu 08, Sep 2011, 15:02:29

That's my visitation weekend, guess I'm gonna have to pass again.

T.P. · Sun 11, Sep 2011, 19:21:25

Just a bump to the top

Scott in Ok · Tue 13, Sep 2011, 22:05:37

I added a signup page to Mark's original post, with the included Who's going list......

Go forth and signup! http://www.vrccdev.com/rally/texas-signup.htm

-Scott

RainMaker · Tue 13, Sep 2011, 22:28:32

Quote from: Scott in Ok on Tue 13, Sep 2011, 22:05:37
I added a signup page to Mark's original post, with the included Who's going list......

Go forth and signup! http://www.vrccdev.com/rally/texas-signup.htm

-Scott

You're pretty slick, Scott. Thanks.

warren · Fri 16, Sep 2011, 15:06:32

As a fellow Valk rider, this sounds terrific. I have yet to ride with other Valk owners. Do you know of any tent camping on or nearby the YO Ranch? I just rigged my bike to pull a trailer and would like to give it a test.

Gear Jammer · Sat 17, Sep 2011, 13:59:30

bump again

Tinman · Sat 17, Sep 2011, 18:04:06

Anyone riding up after work that friday?
Would like riding partner/s but I can make it on my own if need be.

michaelyoung254 · Sat 17, Sep 2011, 21:28:59

Well, I just signed Kitty and I up for the ride

We've never been on a ride with a group of riders, but we've always wanted to try one. I have some friends on Facebook who are hard core Harley riders who are always going on big rides, and posting pictures about it. They've invited me to go a few times, but judging by their pictures, I think that my wife and I may be a little too conservative for their group...... Idunno $:-\$

michaelyoung254 · Sat 17, Sep 2011, 22:14:49

I know I'm just a newbie, so please forgive me if I'm overstepping my bounds. The "Three Sisters" are only a little over 60 miles from Kerrville, and would be a GREAT ride

I've always wanted to take that ride, and everyone I know who has rode the sisters, claimed it's a fantastic ride.

Here's a link to the Three Sisters, and some other Hill Country rides as well:

http://www.hillcountrycruising.com/the3s.html

Gear Jammer · Sun 18, Sep 2011, 07:08:12

Glad to see you found the thread I mentioned to you in our PM's.

We did the Sisters the last two years, so there's discussion going on about riding a different route this year just for giggles. We'll split into two groups,, one slower and the other faster (they use the term "spirited"

so as to not scare the women folk on back

) and meet up for lunch somewhere. Hope to meet you and the lady soon.GJ

laserpat · Sun 18, Sep 2011, 07:31:33

Quote from: warren on Fri 16, Sep 2011, 15:06:32
As a fellow Valk rider, this sounds terrific. I have yet to ride with other Valk owners. Do you know of any tent camping on or nearby the YO Ranch? I just rigged my bike to pull a trailer and would like to give it a test.

http://www.bytheriver.com/rv_park_amenties.htm Ihave stayed here in an rv. they advertise tent sites, also look at Schriner (sp) state park and Coyote Ranch in Medina

warren · Sun 18, Sep 2011, 15:23:12

Thanks for the info. I looked again at the dates and I believe I am already scheduled to ride with a mixed bag of bikes to Big Bend. I would like to hook up someday with fellow Valk riders.

I successfully put a hitch on my bike and completed the wiring to the trailer. The mechanic that did the install, inadvertently threw away the info on the wiring harness. It was purchased from Walmart and did not require "engineering" the wiring. I cannot remember where I found the info, but do you recall seeing this on this site? I would like to file this info for future reference.

The bulbs in the trailer are standard trailer lights. Concerned about the power pull from these bulbs, any thoughts on changing them with LED?

Thanks.

Dodis · Mon 19, Sep 2011, 23:01:15

Dodis & Nancy signed up and ready to go!

Will call tomorrow for the reservation. DONE!

And just to know and FYI for others, what is the signup code, if someone wants to reserve a room online? VRCC, TX VRCC, ? ?

Will be watching for group ride out options... Depending on our departure time, may be able to hook up with Tinman.

Mike & Nancy
Dodis & ______

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Tue 20, Sep 2011, 01:51:38

I just told them I was with the valkyrie group and gave them the secret handshake over the phone.

Gear Jammer · Tue 20, Sep 2011, 18:43:39

Connie and I have tentative plans to meet up with several others to ride out to Kerrville together. Last year we met up in Hempstead at the Exxon/McD's on Hwy290 @ FM1488, same place as for the Bluebonnet ride. We're taking off work that Friday. I've sent out PM's to those that met with us last year, but I don't know if others have made their own plans or not, but I don't want to leave anyone out who would like to join us. This is the PM I've sent to them. Anyone wishing to join, can PM me or email direct HrdDrvnMan@aol.com.

Just trying to get a rough idea of when and who will be meeting up to ride to Kerrville on OCT 7. Are you planning on meeting with us at the Exxon/McD's at Hiway290 @ FM1488 same as last year ? Prefer different route other than Hwy 290? What time is best for you? Connie and I are taking off work that day, so we can be anyplace at any time. Suggestions?

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