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Local Area Meet and Greets => Statewide Meet and Greet => Topic started by: matap on June 20, 2016, 12:52:24 PM

Title: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: matap on June 20, 2016, 12:52:24 PM
The Details are as follows: 

Statewide Meet & Greet
July 23, 2016

All groups are to meet in Cedar Park, TX in the Wal-Mart parking lot @ 8 a.m.

Wal-Mart Cedar Park
201 Walton Way
Cedar Park, TX  78613


We are going to ride FM 1431 from Cedar Park to Marble Falls and have breakfast at the Bluebonnet CafĂ© (211 US-281 Marble Falls, TX 78654).  The estimated time is about 35-45 minutes and a distance of about 38 miles.  It's a short ride but a fun one.  This road does require some skill level so if you don't feel confident please take your time and ride at your own pace.  No one will be left behind.......BUT......if you are left behind (don't get your panties in a bunch) no turn will be made until the whole group is together to avoid anyone getting lost.  With that said, prepare yourself and get on Google maps and familiarize yourself with the area. 

Rides after breakfast are on your own.  Please make your own ride plans if you wish to visit other places or continue riding the area. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Rocket67 on June 20, 2016, 01:11:10 PM
It's on my calendar.  
Title: SW M&G Houston area meet-up details
Post by: matap on June 20, 2016, 01:12:04 PM
Roughly from Buc-ee's to Cedar Park is about 2 1/2 hrs.  We are most likely going to make a couple of stops (or one) so ideally KSU (kick stands up) need to be around 4:15 a.m.

It is early, so........I don't care what time you want to be @ Buc-ee's but be ready to leave at 4:15 a.m..  I'm including myself in this one.  Even if I don't make it you guys need to leave at 4:15 a.m. to make good time.  I will catch up.  I don't think I'll run late but just in case.  

If indeed someone doesn't make the 4:15 take off we will for sure stop @ the Buc-ee's in Giddings TX right off of Hwy 290.  That is about an hour ride.

Any stop between Giddings and Cedar Park will be random so if you don't make the 2nd meet-up then we will see you at Wal-Mart at Cedar Park or in Marble Falls.  :stickpoke:  ;D


Meet Time:

Buc-ee's
40900 US Hwy 290
Waller, TX  77484

KSU: 4:15 a.m.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: xcaliber on June 20, 2016, 03:40:57 PM
I might be able to make this, keeping fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: BobWd on June 21, 2016, 06:08:20 AM
OK Steve, it is about an hours ride from Copperas Cove to Cedar Park so I would suggest we meet up at our new HEB parking lot around 6:30-6:45. I don't know how long it would take you to get here but I would guess about 2 hrs or so. Does that sound doable??
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Rocket67 on June 21, 2016, 06:48:00 AM
I invited a friend Jeff, Gumbo has ridden with him before.  He's a good group rider. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Bobcat Biker on June 21, 2016, 07:43:50 AM
OK Steve, it is about an hours ride from Copperas Cove to Cedar Park so I would suggest we meet up at our new HEB parking lot around 6:30-6:45. I don't know how long it would take you to get here but I would guess about 2 hrs or so. Does that sound doable??

according to Maps...its 2 hrs and 58 minutes to Copperas Cove ....not sure Libby would want to ride at 3:30 in the morning.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Gumbo on June 21, 2016, 07:57:14 AM
I invited a friend Jeff, Gumbo has ridden with him before.  He's a good group rider. 

 :thumbup: good guy, like him better than Rocket ;D
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Rocket67 on June 21, 2016, 08:52:43 AM
according to Maps...its 2 hrs and 58 minutes to Copperas Cove ....not sure Libby would want to ride at 3:30 in the morning.


I'm not sure I wan't to ride at 3:30 in the morning.  Normally I am just getting to bed by then...LOL. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Rocket67 on June 21, 2016, 08:53:45 AM

 :thumbup: good guy, like him better than Rocket ;D

I invited Jeroen as well.  I haven't heard back, he just shows up when he wants to ride. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: matap on June 21, 2016, 09:00:05 AM
not sure Libby would want to ride at 3:30 in the morning.


Ruthy either but she has done it once already and I convinced her that it will be nice and cool and there is nothing better than watching the sun come up in the morning while riding. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: BobWd on June 21, 2016, 09:31:55 AM
OK Steve, it is about an hours ride from Copperas Cove to Cedar Park so I would suggest we meet up at our new HEB parking lot around 6:30-6:45. I don't know how long it would take you to get here but I would guess about 2 hrs or so. Does that sound doable??

according to Maps...its 2 hrs and 58 minutes to Copperas Cove ....not sure Libby would want to ride at 3:30 in the morning.


You're gonna have to leave somewhere close to that time in order to get to Cedar Park by 8.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: BobWd on June 21, 2016, 09:39:13 AM
Google Maps shows 3 hrs 21 min from Trophy Club to Cedar Park.  Which means you would need to leave somewhere around 4-4:30 to give yourself time for traffic, getting gas, etc.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: BobWd on June 21, 2016, 10:19:17 AM
If you are coming down IH35, you would just hang a right onto US Hwy 190 in Belton and come west for about 30 minutes. We would then travel to Cedar Park via FM 2657 to State Hwy 183. 2657 is a fun road to ride also. Check it out!!
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Bobcat Biker on June 21, 2016, 01:21:01 PM
I try to stay off 35 if at all possible...we will see...
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: snake on June 21, 2016, 03:04:30 PM
according to Maps...its 2 hrs and 58 minutes to Copperas Cove ....not sure Libby would want to ride at 3:30 in the morning.
according to Maps... its 5hrs and 47minutes to Marble Falls...not sure my butt would would want to ride at  1 am in the morning. 357.3mi
SSSSSSssssnake ;D
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: BobWd on June 22, 2016, 05:08:51 AM
I try to stay off 35 if at all possible...we will see...


That's all I can ask. If not, we can meet up in Cedar Park.

I may have 2 or 3 coming with me also! I wonder if we need to see if they can reserve a section for us? I'll give them a call because, so far, it looks like we could have 10-15 people.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: BobWd on June 22, 2016, 06:27:19 AM
I just gave them a call and they do not take reservations on the weekends. I was told to call the day before and let them know how many people would be coming and about what time we would get there and that way they could be prepared for us.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Gumbo on June 22, 2016, 07:46:47 AM
I just gave them a call and they do not take reservations on the weekends. I was told to call the day before and let them know how many people would be coming and about what time we would get there and that way they could be prepared for us.

Prepared for us  ::) Kidding right  ;D
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: matap on June 22, 2016, 08:47:41 AM
I just gave them a call and they do not take reservations on the weekends. I was told to call the day before and let them know how many people would be coming and about what time we would get there and that way they could be prepared for us.

I figured as much but thanks for helping out. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Lucky on June 22, 2016, 09:49:44 AM
Not sure if Wayne and I will be back from Florida by that date, but if we are we will try and participate.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: xcaliber on June 22, 2016, 03:11:09 PM
from the looks in your pics, I wouldnt be in a hurry, Lucky.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Rocket67 on June 23, 2016, 06:46:18 AM
I have invited 5 but expect only 2 to show, Jeff and Doc (for those who have met them). 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: matap on June 30, 2016, 12:30:17 PM
.....and a bump to the top
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: diverg on July 11, 2016, 04:19:03 PM
This is tempting, but I will not know if I can do it till the night before the ride.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Chad on July 11, 2016, 06:49:22 PM
279 miles , 4 hours 33 minutes

Hmmm gonna pass
Enjoy the pancakes
  ;D
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: matap on July 11, 2016, 09:00:30 PM
279 miles , 4 hours 33 minutes

Hmmm gonna pass
Enjoy the pancakes
  ;D

Go half way the day before and spend the night somewhere.  I'd offer my place but it ain't half way... it's out of your way. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Chad on July 12, 2016, 05:45:54 PM
279 miles , 4 hours 33 minutes

Hmmm gonna pass
Enjoy the pancakes
  ;D

Go half way the day before and spend the night somewhere.  I'd offer my place but it ain't half way... it's out of your way.  
E

Thanks for the offer but have to work. B safe
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: capt_dave on July 18, 2016, 03:15:19 PM
See you at buc-ee's in Waller 4:15 or earlier.  Only myself.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Rocket67 on July 20, 2016, 09:17:12 AM
Woodlands HD has an MVP ride on Saturday and they are meeting at the Thirsty Parrot in Monaville so I am planning on hitting that on the way back. 

The route is 71 all the way to Ellinger then a few back roads (2503, 1291, 109, 1094, etc) to Monaville.  I don't plan on staying long but might have a cool adult beverage before the last 40 miles or so. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: matap on July 20, 2016, 01:50:50 PM
I think I'll join up to that point but keep on going as we discussed already.  Looks like the route I was taking back anyways. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Rocket67 on July 20, 2016, 01:55:48 PM
I think I'll join up to that point but keep on going as we discussed already.  Looks like the route I was taking back anyways. 

Sweet.  I have a couple of other guys for sure following me back to the Parrot. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: matap on July 21, 2016, 10:00:46 AM
It was nice and cool this morning around 6 a.m. so I imagine it will be even cooler at 4 a.m..  I remember it was pretty fresh the last time we did this. 
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: BobWd on July 21, 2016, 10:05:26 AM
 :redcard: :ohwow: :redcard: :ohwow: :c :c :c :c

Hi temp for this area for Saturday is supposed to be 100*!!
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: BobWd on July 21, 2016, 10:07:34 AM
Marble Falls is listed at 101*!
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: matap on July 21, 2016, 10:29:52 AM
Like I said "4 a.m." not 1 p.m..  I know it was like 100 on the way back on that fresh black asphalt of 290.  :cuss:
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Gumbo on July 22, 2016, 08:42:15 AM
Enjoy 4AM will be fast asleep 8)

Just toooooooo hot fer me.  :redcard:
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: matap on July 22, 2016, 02:59:15 PM
See ya'll in 12 hours.
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: xcaliber on July 22, 2016, 03:22:55 PM
have company coming, gotta get ready. Be safe , eat pie!
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: Saltrider on July 22, 2016, 08:16:59 PM
I have invited 5 but expect only 2 to show, Jeff and Doc (for those who have met them). 

Just for the record I told him on 6/11 that I would be going. Just no faith!
Title: Re: Statewide M & G 2016 - Marbles Falls, TX July 23, 2016
Post by: jmdaniel on October 11, 2016, 07:41:35 AM
Damn, haven't been on the board in a long time; would've made this one.
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