Wildflower trip report

Back home safe and sound, and tired. We put on 1050 miles over three days, each of them long days with lots of scenery, curves and hills. The wildflowers were virtually non-existant as the Texas Hill Country had a very dry winter and spring and that apparently does not make for good growing conditions. It was quite a contrast from last year.

However to make up for lack of wildflowers we tackled some of the best roads in Texas. It seems like every new road we ride in Texas becomes a favorite. The highlights of the trip were our Saturday trip, we rode Hwy 16 particularly the section from Kerrville to Medina. That stretch rivals some many of the other excellent roads I have ridden. Additionally we did the Three Sisters, the Twisted Sisters, or the 100-mile loop, however that ride is called. The roads in particular are RR335, RR336 and RR337. Most excellent roads that are both curvy and hilly. Some sections are challenging and all are beautiful and quite varied. In the heart of Tx Hill Country and bordering on the Texas High desert. For a relatively small area quite a bit of change in geography and geology. From lush ranch land to rocky and relatively barren countryside. Along the Guadalupe River which was very clear and inviting.

Big group this trip. I heard we had 53 bikes at KSU and several others joined us at the hotel. For Dinner Friday night we had a confirmed count of 88 folks, with three arriving later. Don't know what the total bike count was but would have been over 60.

The weather was phenomonal, including the relatively cloudy conditions on the trip home.

My ride "posse" on Saturday.



Trip shots