May 17, Catfish Ride to McGehee's in Oklahoma.

[Baron]

Everybody,

May 17, I am leading a ride through the North Texas countryside  .  This is open to all who are interested.  Jump on the bike or hop in the cage  and leave the metromess  behind.  We will cruise some of back roads crossing the Red River and going into Oklahoma.  We will stop in some cool small towns like Decatur, Saint Jo and Marrietta, Oklahoma.  In Decatur, you will see the famous Texas Plaza and the Petrified Wood Station  .  In Saint Jo  , it is a Chisholm Trail Town that host the Stonewall Saloon and Intl. Artillery Museum, both are free.


Meetup Location: Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory in Northlake by Texas Motor Speedway
KSU: 0945
Break: 1030 Petrified Wood Station, 1130 Saint Jo Square and 1250 Red River Bridge
Finish: McGehee's Catfish

Itinerary:
1) Stage with full tank of gas at 0915 next to Rosa's Cafe on 35 and 114.
2) 0945 KSU, we drive around TMS take some backroads to the Petrified Wood Station for a 15 minute stop. (Travel 29.8 miles/37 minutes)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uNkcWmQMQTYESNfb9

3) 1045 KSU, we drive through Decatur take FM730 to FM 455 to Forestburg and St Jo for an hour stop. (Travel 38.9 miles/45 minutes)
* At St Jo, riders can check out the free museums, socialize, get gas or get something to drink.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EXjTqzVeiwNbvNM36

4) 1230 KSU, we drive to the bridge for a 20 minute stop. (Travel 17.2 miles/19 minutes)
*Photo op on bridge with the Red River.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8cYXC7ibguPeF8tK8

5) 1310 KSU. we drive to McGehee's Catfish and arrive at 1340. (Travel 25.3 miles/28 minutes)
6) Ride ends.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tn9zJWA2nBYpREcM8

7) We are near Winstar Resort and Casino and Turner Falls so feel free to take off on your own explore after lunch. I will have a route back to Roanoke for anyone that wants to follow me but.

[Disco]

Mmmm, McGehee's...   

[Peteg]

I wanted to thank you guys for setting up the last one. I'd been meaning to get to the Haas and thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was great to see your back on 2 wheels Barron, and Disco your neighbor's bike alone was worth the trip.

I normally don't ride in groups, partially because I don't have any friends, and partially because I like to minimize the number of moving vehicles in the vicinity of my motorcycle. If life does not get in the way I'll try and meet at Rosa's. I imagine I'll thoroughly enjoy it, but if for some reason it doesn't work for me I'll split off. Conversely if for some reason I make anyone nervous as I don't ride in groups, let me know. I have thick skin and know the roads. Hope to see ya!

[Baron]

I wanted to thank you guys for setting up the last one. I'd been meaning to get to the Haas and thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was great to see your back on 2 wheels Barron, and Disco your neighbor's bike alone was worth the trip.

I normally don't ride in groups, partially because I don't have any friends, and partially because I like to minimize the number of moving vehicles in the vicinity of my motorcycle. If life does not get in the way I'll try and meet at Rosa's. I imagine I'll thoroughly enjoy it, but if for some reason it doesn't work for me I'll split off. Conversely if for some reason I make anyone nervous as I don't ride in groups, let me know. I have thick skin and know the roads. Hope to see ya!

I want you to feel comfortable on the ride so come see me as soon as you arrive and we will work something out.

[Peteg]

Thanks, I'll make sure to be early enough to have a minute to talk.

[Baron]

I will keep an eye on the weather.  If the weather does not look good for a ride on Saturday, I will post updates here so keep an eye on this forum.

[Baron]

Fellow riders,

The Catfish Ride is this Saturday so keep your fingers crossed that we get some great weather.  I have been watching the weather all week and you all know Texas weather; it can change in a minute.  So far, the weather looks okay but if that changes, I will post updates here so keep an eye out for it.  Below is a video link of use reaching McGehee's 20 years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwgwHET_bic&t=10s

[Baron]

The ride is on so come on out and join me.

[Baron]

All,

Tomorrow or any other day you plan to ride your motorcycle, if the weather is bad, I suggest doing something else if you can.  Riding in bad weather suck.  As for my Catfish Ride tomorrow, I still plan to go unless it is pouring and miserable outside.  I am bringing this up because some meteorologist posted on Facebook that Oklahoma and Texas is going to disappear in the storm tomorrow.  I am hoping my Fox 4 WAPP is better at predicting the weather then that meteorologist.