From: keith@balrog.dseg.ti.com (Keith A. Schauer)
Newsgroups: tx.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Dallas to Austin Route
Date: 1 Sep 92 16:44:42 GMT
Distribution: tx
Organization: Texas Instruments Information Technology Group    Plano TX

In article <BtpCLM.2Lx@cmptrc.lonestar.org> neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Neal Howard) writes:
>Greetings follow Texans,
>
>
>I'm planning to ride from Dallas to Austin for the Labor Day weekend
>and I HATE riding down I-35. I thought about about taking 67 down though
>Glen Rose and then whatever small raods are available to get me over to
>281 Hico or Hamilton. Is anyone out there familiar with that part of the
>state for riding? I'm presuming that the countryside is much more appealing
>that the I-35 corridor. Also are there any known speed traps along the way or
>any towns I should avoid where the local authorities prey upon motorcyclists? 
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Neal Howard
>neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org
>'91 XLH-1200
>=============================================================================

Neal,
included below is the route a friend & i rode to fredricksburg this march.
ymmv


First Annual DoD Texas Bash

The Dallas contingent of the First Annual Texas DoD Bash pulled out of Plano
about 9:30 AM on Thursday Morning.  The weather was cooperative.  In attendance
were Keith Schauer (80 CB900 Custom) and Russell Wright (82 CX500 Turbo).  The
route chosen was US-67 through Cleburne & Glen Rose.  Just west of Glen Rose
the scenery started to liven up.  The hills were two shades of green from the
new budding trees.  Unfortunately TX-220, our next turnoff was upon us and we
started heading south to US-281.  The land flattened out as we started our
descent into the bowels of the great state of Texas.

Bluebonnets started to appear along the roadside.  Mixed in were small amount
of Painted Indian.  Our first whiff of the roads that were awaiting us
tempted our palates as we turned west onto FM-581 at Adamsville.  The
wildflowers grew more prevalent and the road started to turn lazily through the
farmland. Gentle sweepers beckoned. A few twisties teased us where 581 turns
into FM-501 as we crossed the Colorado River.  By now the sun was getting hot
and I had a hard time convincing myself not to shed the leather on my back.

501 meets TX-16 at Cherokee and we continue southward again.  As we pass
through Llano, Fredericksburg becons, a mere 40 more miles to go.  A straight
shot right down 16.  Almost there.  But wait, FM-965 could offer some
diversion.  In addition it goes right past Enchanted Rock, the second largest
granite dome in the world (behind Stone Mountain, Ga).  Having already ridden
965 and knowing that it is much more spectacular going north that south, we
forego it for now.  One more scan of the map reveals FM-2323, teasingly heading
southwest.  A quick calculation reveals only a minor 5 mile variance so we
depart.

The wild flowers are numerous along the roadside, but I have yet to see any
covered hills full.  As you snake along 2323 you can see the back side of
Enchanted Rock.  It's a little harder to pick out as it appears significantly
more tree covered from this angle.  Just as I convince myself to stop for a
minute to grab some wild flower shots, the road and the terrain changes.
Abruptly.  Gone are the wildflowers.  It's as someone has cut the grass. Closer
inspection reveals that the soil has turned sandy.  Only thin buffalo grass
grows here now.  Live oaks dominate the land.  We're in ranch country now.

	as i said, this will take you to fredricksburg.  enjoy your trip
-- 
Keith Schauer		Texas Instruments	Plain O, Texas
80 CB900 Custom		
DoD #0901		In an insane society, the sane man must appear insane.
			My company disavows any knowledge of my actions.