Pics of Jedd's excursions

[jedd_imp]

I have a brother in-law in Austin and we are due for a visit. Does this event happen around the same time every year ? It would be a good base for a western rally, Redbirds ?

Champonis, yes the ROT rally happens each yr, in the month of June.
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Last sunday, we met up at 9am, usual location in town:


and took in an easy ride through the Hill Country. ~20 riders broke into two riding groups, the "A" group, and the "B"=easy riding group. I rode w/ the B group.

The B route is not as curvy, staying more on 2 and 4 lanes, allowing novice riders a more relaxed riding time. After about an hour, the two groups met up at this nondescript gas station out in the middle of nowhere, and midway btween Austin & Marble Falls, where we'll regroup for lunch.


the ride into Marble Falls was just fantastic.
Nice long sweepers to lean into and open it up in top gear.
This DLX just hooks up w/ authority.
I'm constantly amazed at what this bike can do when I push it.

Afterwards, we rode into town and we all met up at this nice sit down restaurant for lunch.


This restaurant in Marble Falls is popular b/c it has this open back patio set aside for large biker groups.


Lots of fun to be had with all the bench racing that went on, and on, and on. Food there is nothing fancy-burgers, salads, and chicken dinners- but they do serve them rapidly. After lunch, many left for home, so the remaining 5 of us grouped together and went off riding some more. We rode further west, and hit all the signature twisties that loop around Canyon Lake. Then we rode back to Marble Falls, whereby I split off and went exploring on my own.


I found a long stretch of winding narrow ranch roads, with not a single car or bike riding on them.


Just me and road ahead to cleanse the soul...


And all too quickly, alas... I ended a good day, parking my bike back home, safe and sound.