SS1000 Austin/El Paso/Austin, April 28th

[rvickery2]

I'm planning a SS1000 from Austin to Fabens and return to Austin on April 28th, 2012. Just putting it out there to see if anyone else might be interested.

[moralem]

What route would you be taking? I am north of Dallas and might be interested.

[rvickery2]

Starting in South Austin heading west on 290, I-10 to Fabens, Tx, and return. There is one guy starting in San Antonio and doing the same route out I-10. We agreed to meet in Junction at the first fuel stop. I might even ride to SA the night before and just start with him. The advantage to San Antonio start is Interstate the entire way. I would still come home 290 through Fredericksburg on return to sleep in my own bed.

You have an interesting option although I think it would take longer. I-35 to San Antonio, I-10 west to the I-10/I-20 junction just outside Ft. Stockton, and then back to Dallas. That is just over 1000 miles.

Let me know what you have in mind.

[moralem]

I wouldn't mind coming down early to SA. I used to live there and still have a number of friends down there. I have been meaning to do a SS since I got my 2011 RT back in October. I have been wanting to go sooner but this might work out. I am just a little concerned about running the IH10. Keep me posted.

[PHMarvin]

Hi, Randy,
If you are serious about the ride, I have a suggestion. You have 24 hours to do the 1000 miles. About 5 miles north of the Fabens exit is Cattlemens Steakhouse. It is a Very good steakhouse. Ride out from Austin, grab a motel room, have a great dinner, and ride back the next day. If I'm home then, I'd be glad to meet you at Cattlemens.

[rvickery2]

PHM,

Sounds tempting but if I have a steak I'd need that motel room to sleep it off. I would like to grab lunch but the ride will take 16 to 18 hours without long stops. My plan is to head back and if needed I would stop near Junction or Fredericksburg. Then I would only have a couple of hours left after a nap.

If the group is up for lunch we might contact you and let you know. I am supporting another member of Two Wheel Texan's on his ride so I'm letting him set the pace and plan.

[PHMarvin]

Hi, Randy,
Remember, on I-20 a few miles east of Monahans and most of I-10 from somewhere east of Junction is posted at an 80mph speed limit. The 80mph stops at the El Paso County line. Careful - the highway patrol is very active in El Paso county.

[hhshort]

I have always considered group riding risky. A risk I have accepted many times. Group LD riding is a risk I have never accepted. I have never asked nor been asked to participate in a group LD. If I did, short of catastrophy, collision or health concerns, I would have an understanding that I could drop out at any time and anyone else could do the same without hindering the success of others in the group. YAH! I know that no one asked my opinion. Harold in Kansas

[rvickery2]

We're all adults here Harold, you can give your opinion anytime. That is pretty much the plan. Plan together, start together, it isn't a race and a patch isn't worth road rash. My plan is pretty fluid, if I get too tired I stop for 4 or 5 hours. It is nice to know that you have a few attempting the same out and back. We don't have to stay staggered with a 2 second gap. We all know the gas stops and turn around point. Point it west, turn around at 520 miles, come back east, keep it rubber side down. Simple! :brow

[Baywatch3707]

We're all adults here Harold, you can give your opinion anytime. That is pretty much the plan. Plan together, start together, it isn't a race and a patch isn't worth road rash. My plan is pretty fluid, if I get too tired I stop for 4 or 5 hours. It is nice to know that you have a few attempting the same out and back. We don't have to stay staggered with a 2 second gap. We all know the gas stops and turn around point. Point it west, turn around at 520 miles, come back east, keep it rubber side down. Simple! :brow

Y'all still going? I'm very interested