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Upcoming Rally's => BBT Archives => Bluebonnet Thunder 2020 XVII => Bluebonnet Thunder 2015 Archive => Topic started by: matap on January 26, 2015, 09:02:40 AM
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Almost 3 months away and it can't come any faster!!!!!!!
Below you will will find a schedule of events for the weekend. Please be aware that these can change but we will try our hardest to fulfill eveything in a timely manner.
Thursday:
Check-In/Registration - Noon - 5pm
Dinner: On your own (no formal arrangements made)
Friday:
Guided ride with KSU (kick stands up) @ 8 a.m.
Official Meet & Greet Dinner @ 6 p.m. (Brick's River Cafe 1205 Main Street Bandera, TX) see map http://goo.gl/maps/s0L81 (http://goo.gl/maps/s0L81)
Movie Night @ Campground @ 8:30 - Why We Ride - Hosted by Bryce (Isorg)
Saturday:
Guided ride with KSU @ 8 a.m.
Biker Games starting @ 3 p.m.
BBT Dinner/bike show/awards @ 7 p.m.
Sunday:
Time to go home :-[
As more details develop I will update them here
Look forward to seeing you guys there.
edited 03/30/2015 - I have added a printable version of the Schedule of events. Feel free to print yourself one. I will also have these available at registration for those who cannot print their own.
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So you think you got the baddest bike?! Well here is your chance to put your money where your mouth is!!!
The bike show will be happening around the same time as the dinner on Saturday night
Here are you categories:
1st place 1800
2nd place 1800
1st place 1300
2nd place 1300
People's choice
Best of Show (chosen by a panel of judges)
So.....lock up your daughters (or sons)......lock up your wifes (or husbands) and bolt/polish/spit shine that chrome or not and bring that badazz bike out to the show.
We don't care what you got......bring it!!!!
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Here are you categories:
1st place 1800
2nd place 1800
1st place 1300
2nd place 1300
I don't see a category for 103". Was that a typo or....cuz I mean....you know. :stickpoke:
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Here are you categories:
1st place 1800
2nd place 1800
1st place 1300
2nd place 1300
I don't see a category for 103". Was that a typo or....cuz I mean....you know. :stickpoke:
No 103 category....and if there was and I entered my bike it wouldn't be fair to any other 103 owners..... :stickpoke:
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Here are you categories:
1st place 1800
2nd place 1800
1st place 1300
2nd place 1300
I don't see a category for 103". Was that a typo or....cuz I mean....you know. :stickpoke:
No 103 category....and if there was and I entered my bike it wouldn't be fair to any other 103 owners..... :stickpoke:
:t :t :t :t :t :t :t :t :t :popcorn:
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Here are you categories:
1st place 1800
2nd place 1800
Mm
1st place 1300
2nd place 1300
I don't see a category for 103". Was that a typo or....cuz I mean....you know. :stickpoke:
There is always the Special Category! ! ;D
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There is always the Special Category! ! ;D
AAAAaaaahhhhh. You mean the biggest jugs award!
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AAAAaaaahhhhh. You mean the biggest jugs award!
That wouldn't be fair either cause we know that Hobo & Hooter would win since they are the biggest boobs....you didn't hear that from me either!!! :couch: :ohwow:
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(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/matap914/BBT%20XI%202014/35d08caba57298484f629c700b9b328c_zps33927c5a.jpg) (http://s528.photobucket.com/user/matap914/media/BBT%20XI%202014/35d08caba57298484f629c700b9b328c_zps33927c5a.jpg.html)
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Look at that orange bike up there trying to show off her good side!
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Can you provide the maps for the guided rides? I would also like to know what the approximate mileage/time will be on these. I see on Saturday that the games start at 3:00 so kinda already figured that one would be probably 8-12 or something like that.
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This is a guided ride of the Three Sisters. 90% likely going to be this route.
Kick stands up @ 8 a.m. This ride will take place Friday since it is the longest.
http://goo.gl/maps/7qhCg (http://goo.gl/maps/7qhCg)
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This is a guided ride of the Three Sisters. 90% likely going to be this route.
Kick stands up @ 8 a.m. This ride will take place Friday since it is the longest.
http://goo.gl/maps/7qhCg (http://goo.gl/maps/7qhCg)
Looks awesome! Thanks for posting.
Here is a list of attractions along the way and relative proximity to your waypoints (in order).
Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop and Bent Rim Grill - East of Point F in Leaky
The Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool - West of 83 Between Points F & G
Lost Maples State Natural Area - West of 83 Between Points F & G
Stonehenge II near Hunt - On 39 Between Points G & H
Frontier Times Museum - In Bandera
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Stonehenge II has been moved to Ingram. It is just west of the highway 27 & 39 junction in Ingram.
Also, if you're tired when you finally arrive in Kerrville, I would suggest taking 173 back to Bandera. Highway 16 is a beautiful drive but right in the middle is a very challenging switchback with flashing speed signs. And if it says "Too Fast" instead of blinking a speed at you, you'd better kick it down or you'll drag pegs through the curve. Don't ask me how I know this.
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This is a guided ride of the Three Sisters. 90% likely going to be this route.
Kick stands up @ 8 a.m. This ride will take place Friday since it is the longest.
http://goo.gl/maps/7qhCg (http://goo.gl/maps/7qhCg)
;D
Looks awesome! Thanks for posting.
Here is a list of attractions along the way and relative proximity to your waypoints (in order).
Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop and Bent Rim Grill - East of Point F in Leaky
The Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool - West of 83 Between Points F & G
Lost Maples State Natural Area - West of 83 Between Points F & G
Stonehenge II near Hunt - On 39 Between Points G & H
Frontier Times Museum - In Bandera
Been to them all. I am sure there others will want
to do the tour also.
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Been to them all. I am sure there others will want
to do the tour also.
My first time so I am definitely going to hit the tourist spots. If the group doens't want to I don't have any problem with that. I'll have the route in my GPS anyway.
And if it says "Too Fast" instead of blinking a speed at you, you'd better kick it down or you'll drag pegs through the curve. Don't ask me how I know this.
I learned the hard way to respect those switchbacks, dragging a peg would have been a good thing. Dragging a footboard, footboard bracket and highway bar until you realize your bike don't have the ability to make a switchback is a really bad feeling. Needless to say, I know my bikes limitations now. At least I was trying....LOL. I still scrape the boards from time to time but that is about it.
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Scraping floorbords!!! Whatcha Talkin About!! Lol
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:couch:
Scraping floorbords!!! Whatcha Talkin About!! Lol
My VTX had boards....don't all of them?
I can't wait for this ride!! I have a GPS on my wishlist so my wife can get it for me before the trip.
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My VTX had boards....don't all of them?
No they don't for a good reason! :redcard: :redcard: There's two kind of bikes and two kind of riders. :cuss: The Real bikes and the REAL riders have pegs!!
:c :c :c :bikerider:
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My VTX had boards....don't all of them?
No they don't for a good reason! :redcard: :redcard: There's two kind of bikes and two kind of riders. :cuss: The Real bikes and the REAL riders have pegs!!
:c :c :c :bikerider:
Another wayward topic heist!! :violin:
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Friday Official meet & greet location updated on original post.
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Updated Friday night events. See first post. Something new and exciting added to the schedule of events. :notworthy: :notworthy: :thumbup: :bikerider: ;D ;D
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Friday Official meet & greet location updated on original post.
Thursday unofficial Meet and Greet, around the campfire drinking <add favorite adult beverage>.
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I have added a printable version of the Schedule of Events but we will also have these available at registration if you need a copy.
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I am considering one of my notorious long rides for BBT. I am thinking of riding to visit the Caverns of Sonora. This will be an all day event. Approx 300 miles. Route to take 337 to Camp woods . Then 55 thru Rock Springs to 277 into Sonora. Visit the cave then return via I 10 to Kerrville. This would be done on Friday. Any spelunkers out there? I will ride the Sisters on Saturday morning.
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I am considering one of my notorious long rides for BBT. I am thinking of riding to visit the Caverns of Sonora. This will be an all day event. Approx 300 miles. Route to take 337 to Camp woods . Then 55 thru Rock Springs to 277 into Sonora. Visit the cave then return via I 10 to Kerrville. This would be done on Friday. Any spelunkers out there? I will ride the Sisters on Saturday morning.
We going to Mexico while we are at it?? ;D
I am game.
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Probably won't do the 300 miler on Friday after the Libster has been on the bike coming down on Friday. Can't wear her out too early. Will do the Sisters on Friday and kick it back and enjoy Bandera and a cold Shiner.
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http://www.cavernsofsonora.com/ (http://www.cavernsofsonora.com/) This is where I'm going on Friday. I would put up one of those fancy computer maps you guys do but don't know how, besides I got a map from Texas tourist department!
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http://www.cavernsofsonora.com/ (http://www.cavernsofsonora.com/) This is where I'm going on Friday. I would put up one of those fancy computer maps you guys do but don't know how, besides I got a map from Texas tourist department!
Is that going to be even near our riding route?
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which route? Don't understand the question. This is how it works. People that have been before post a ride. You then choose who you want to ride with or venture out on your own. I am leaving Houston/Cypress with Chinstrap thursday morning. I will be going down 290 cut over to the Devils Backbone. Thinking about stopping by Albert, Luckenbach and anything interesting we find along the way, getting into Bandera when we get there. Friday I intend to ride as posted above. Saturday morning, I will ride the Twisted sisters and take in the Vanderpool motorcycle museum , returning to Bandera via Garner State Park and Utopia. I am not a tour guide and don't plan everything little thing but you are more than welcome to come along. As someone told me last year, "you went for a ride and we followed you."
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which route? Don't understand the question. This is how it works. People that have been before post a ride. You then choose who you want to ride with or venture out on your own. I am leaving Houston/Cypress with Chinstrap thursday morning. I will be going down 290 cut over to the Devils Backbone. Thinking about stopping by Albert, Luckenbach and anything interesting we find along the way, getting into Bandera when we get there. Friday I intend to ride as posted above. Saturday morning, I will ride the Twisted sisters and take in the Vanderpool motorcycle museum , returning to Bandera via Garner State Park and Utopia. I am not a tour guide and don't plan everything little thing but you are more than welcome to come along. As someone told me last year, "you went for a ride and we followed you."
Been talking w gumbo to find out the ride out, what time you leaving houston ? I was thinking riding 290 up to, but is not way Jose I make houston before 9:30/10, I might just jump on 10 get there quick 🚲
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I am considering one of my notorious long rides for BBT. I am thinking of riding to visit the Caverns of Sonora. This will be an all day event. Approx 300 miles. Route to take 337 to Camp woods . Then 55 thru Rock Springs to 277 into Sonora. Visit the cave then return via I 10 to Kerrville. This would be done on Friday. Any spelunkers out there? I will ride the Sisters on Saturday morning.
I'm on for both :thumbup: :bikerider:
Simon are you showing up ?.......
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xcaliber's rides are long, but always good. You definitely get your riding fix fulfilled following him.
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Probably leave about 7-8am. Let me know if you want to try to hook up somewhere.
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xcaliber's rides are long, but always good. You definitely get your riding fix fulfilled following him.
Thanks Lucky, I try but like Gumbo sometimes I just kinda wing it. Not much on details. Seems to work out for me. I will be back for friday nights Meet and eat and to help with the games.
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I am considering one of my notorious long rides for BBT. I am thinking of riding to visit the Caverns of Sonora. This will be an all day event. Approx 300 miles. Route to take 337 to Camp woods . Then 55 thru Rock Springs to 277 into Sonora. Visit the cave then return via I 10 to Kerrville. This would be done on Friday. Any spelunkers out there? I will ride the Sisters on Saturday morning.
I'm on for both :thumbup: :bikerider:
Simon are you showing up ?.......
cool looking forward to it.
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which route? Don't understand the question. This is how it works. People that have been before post a ride. You then choose who you want to ride with or venture out on your own.
I haven't been before. I saw a ride posted and assumed that it was the whole group. Obviously we are all adults here and don't have to ride on the same bus, just not sure what protocol was.
I am leaving Houston/Cypress with Chinstrap thursday morning. I will be going down 290 cut over to the Devils Backbone. Thinking about stopping by Albert, Luckenbach and anything interesting we find along the way, getting into Bandera when we get there.
I am riding up with one other on Thursday and would also like to use the day for seeing what I can on the way. I don't want it just to be a ride up to Bandera, why waste a great opportunity to see some stuff.
Friday I intend to ride as posted above. Saturday morning, I will ride the Twisted sisters and take in the Vanderpool motorcycle museum , returning to Bandera via Garner State Park and Utopia. I am not a tour guide and don't plan everything little thing but you are more than welcome to come along. As someone told me last year, "you went for a ride and we followed you."
I had a list (posted a while back) of things I was hoping to see while I was up there but also want to ride the twisted sisters. No definite plans yet but might hit you up for suggestions while there.
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The two scheduled guided rides are typically for those that want to go on a ride and not worry about where they have to turn and those that are not familiar with the roads.
The main scheduled ride is usually reserved for friday and includes doing the 3 sisters ride with locations in between.
The second scheduled ride is somewhat shorter and reserved for Saturday.
Although there are guided rides anyone is free to go on that ride without the group if they like to ride a little solo.
Some of our veteran members will do other rides other than those planned and some may feel inclined to join in on those. No one is a stranger and anyone is welcomed to join another member on rides.
....and since we are in Bandera, some chose to ride one day and stay the other. This is a very relaxed weekend with enough variety for everyone.
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xcaliber's rides are long, but always good. You definitely get your riding fix fulfilled following him.
It took me 350 miles to go from Tailgators on FM242 to Backwoods on 1488. :)
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We are 1 week away from our 12th annual Bluebonnet rally and just wanted to post up a few things before anyone starts heading out.
-Schedule of events are subject to change without notice but will make our very best attempt to let everyone know. Either directly or passed on amongst us.
-I will have copies of the Schedule so everyone has a copy
-Last year registration was mainly done up front of the Pioneer Rv park under porch of the Rec room, however if not there please look for the 'Texas X Riders' banner at a table and you will find the volunteers. Even if you are not staying at the RV Pioneer park you will need to come see us to register, get your shirt and food pass and any other details that will be provided to you.
-Guided rides are just that - A lead will take you out on a predetermined route. You are more than welcomed to follow or go on your own leisurely route. Plenty of X riders will be in the area if assitance is needed. It is highly likely that we will have to break up the group rides into smaller groups. Large groups don't travel well on these roads.
-This year we have an outdoor movie hosted, so if possible and you can fit it in your luggage please bring some folding chairs. I'm asking a favor from members driving, towing, or trailering....if you have extra foldable chairs please bring them with you. Tag them with your names to be sure you get them back. I will be bringing every possible foldable chair I have.
-Bring cash. while most of the modern world accepts credit cards or even those paper things you write numbers on that are supposed to represent funds, many places out here do not take anything but good'ole green bills.
-Be careful in Bandera - no speeding and definitely no drinking while riding because you will get pulled over.
-Recently there was some issues with some residents of Bandera and bikers from Thunder on the River rally in Bandera so please be courteous to the residents and even tourist. They were there first and will continue to be.
-I can not emphasize this enough.....Ride your own Ride, that means don't feel pressured to take any roads faster than you feel comfortable to or beyond your skill level. YOU WILL PUT YOUR LIFE AT RISK TO THE POINT OF DEATH AND EVEN THOSE RIDING AROUND YOU. We want everyone to go back home with pleasent memories and returned safely to their families.
-Please patronize the local businesses and let them know about us. They treated us very good last year and some even mentioned they can't wait to have us this year.
-Last but not least. Let's have a good time....riding, fraternizing, eating, drinking & or whatever makes you happy. See you there.
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Well said. This statement deserves it's own thread and a sticky.
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Well said. This statement deserves it's own thread and a sticky.
Done
http://www.texasxriders.com/index.php?topic=18037.0 (http://www.texasxriders.com/index.php?topic=18037.0)
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I have updated the original post with maps and directions of the guided rides. Please note these can change at any time without prior notice or arrangements we try and make. The goal is to be back at home base before the evening schedules
Please see first post for maps. Feel free to print them out. I will have a limited amount of these on hand. Additionally I will have these saved in digital format also.
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Bringing this back to top. Please see attachments on first post.