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Wood land s Wanderer Inside this issue:
Directors Corner 1
Officers Bios 2
Vacation Rides 8
LA State Rally 9
TX State Rally 11
Member Rides 12
Meeting Photos 15
Ride Photos 16
Calendars 19
AR State Rally 10
Spring 2013Woodlands HOG Chapter #1420 - Sponsored by H-D of the Woodlands, 25545 I-45N, The Woodlands, TX (281) 681-0099
Its A New Year!
YesIts 2013! A new year, with new chal-
lenges, opportunities for new experiences,
chances to make new friends and a new year
to get out and enjoy life on your Harley. As
our Woodlands Harley Owners Group begins
its tenth year, I can tell you that I am excited
about the new year and all of its opportunitiesand possibilities. As Director, I feel blessed to
have such a strong Officer Team to lead this
Chapter in 2013. Our entire Officer Team is
dedicated to making 2013 a year to remem-
ber.
Our calendar is packed with activities in 2013,
primarily around riding, as we are A Riding
Chapterhere are some of the highlights in
the coming months. The Louisiana State HOG
Rally is the kickoff to the HOG State Rallies
and is traditionally our Chapters first overnight
excursion each year. The rally is April 4th -
April 6th in Houma, LA and I promise it will be
a good ole time in the bayou. Our Rally
Committee (Steve Coxe, Ken McClymonds, &
Dale Sample) have organized everything and
the trip is ondont miss it, we always have a
good time.
Our Spring Chapter Vacation is returning to
Big Bend! Our last trip there was in 2008 and
everyone still talks about it. The dates for this
8 day trip are April 13th April 20th. April is
a great time to go to Big Bend as the spring
flowers are in bloom and the temperature
should be perfect. We have a lot of members
signed up for this vacation so it promises to be
an awesome adventure. Our Spring Vacation
Committee (Guy Abramo, Ken McClymonds and
Walt Mihalik) have put together a first class
agendayou do not want to miss it. If you
have never been on a Chapter Vacation Ride
this would be a great first trip and there is stilltime to sign up.
The Texas HOG State Rally is in San Antonio
this year May 16th May 18th. This is our
state rally and we always support it. Please
mark the dates and plan to attend if you can.
There will be detailed information coming out
soon.
Thats just the highlighted rides for the first half
of the yearthe second half will be just as
packed with an awesome 10 day Fall Chapter
Vacation out west August 24th September
2nd and a four day Mini Vacation to the Texas
Hill Country October 17th 20th.
Its time to get ready to RIDE & HAVE SOME
FUNSee you on the road!
Directors Corner
DavidMcClintockDirector
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Officer Bios
David McClintock - Director
Home Town I am a native Texanborn in Abilene, Texas and
grew up in Orange, Texas. I have never lived outside the state.
Lived in Houston since Ive lived in Conroe for 14 years this goaround and for 12 years back in the 70s and 80s.
Woodlands HOG Member since Ive been a Woodlands HOG
member since January 2008.
First Motorcycle My 1st motorcycle was a 2008 Road King Classic
in traditional black. Probably the best looking bike Ive owned
wish I still had it.
Harley Models owned in addition to the Road King, Ive owned a
2008 Ultra Classic, a 2008 Anniversary Road King CVO, a 2011
Road Glide Ultra CVO and finally a 2012 Street Glide. The only
ones left are the Road Glide and Street Glide.
Favorite Motorcycle owned no such thingmy favorite is the one Im riding at the time.
Favorite Texas City Hard to say, but Llano is where my grandchildren reside and that is some nice riding country too.
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides Its hard to beat going anywhere in the western USNew Mexico, Colorado, Utah,
Arizona. Wyoming, Montanagreat scenery and sparsely populated.
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer Im proud because we have a great Chapter with great people. We have a
very diverse membership but we all come together as a tight family because we love to ride our Harleys.
Walt Mihalik - Assistant Director
Home Town - Pa.
Lived in Houston since - 1991
Woodlands HOG member since - 2005
First Motorcycle - Honda125
Harley Models owned - 61flh, 05flhr, 06flhtcu, 08flhtcu
Favorite Motorcycle owned - The one I'm riding
Favorite Texas City - Luckenbach
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - Ark
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - Belonging to a
great group of like minded people ( Ride and Have Fun!!! )
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Sandi Taylor - Treasurer
Home Town Mishawaka, IN
Lived in Houston since - 1977
Woodlands HOG Member since January 2008
First Motorcycle Honda 350
Harley Models owned 2007 Heritage Softail, 2009 Street Glide,
2012 Road Glide Ultra
Favorite Motorcycle owned 2012 Road Glide Ultra
Favorite Texas City Love 2 of them Austin & San Antonio
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides havent been to one I didnt like, love traveling on my bike.
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - This is a wonderful group of people who work hard and love to ride their
Harley's ! It feels so good riding down that road with all of you.
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Officer Bios
Sidney Johnson - Secretary
Home Town - I was born in Glendale, California.
Lived in Houston since - I have lived in Houston since May, 2001.
Woodlands HOG Member since - I have been a Harley member since 2006 but have participated
with the Harley Owners Group since my husband signed up in 2003.
First Motorcycle - We owned a Honda back in 1985 that was stolen. When it was found it had been
taken apart, painted black and was in horrible condition. It blew up within a week of being returned.
Harley Models owned - The first Harley Davidson motorcycle that we owned was an electra glide
classic, 2002.
Favorite Motorcycle owned I don't really have a favorite of the motorcycles that we have owned
but would one day like to own a Deluxe Heritage.
Favorite Texas City - So far I have not visited many cities in Texas so I really don't have a favorite. I
am hoping that I can get some travel time in within the next year or two so that I can make a deter-
mination. I would definitely like to visit around the Austin area as I have not been there yet.
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - So far I think I have to say that my very first ride to Kentucky has to be my favorite
ride. That can always change if I manage to get in any more!
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - I am very proud to be a member of the Harley Owner's Group because it has so
many wonderful people that I never would have met if it had not been for our Harley. I have made some lifetime friends and being
an officer to me is a very special opportunity to share the way I feel about Harley with others that feel the same way!
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Officer Bios
Ladies of Harley - Barbara McClintock
Home Town - Orange, Texas
Lived in Houston since - 1998
Woodlands HOG Member since - 2008
First Motorcycle - 2008 Deluxe
Harley Models owned - Deluxe, 2011 CVO Softail
Favorite Motorcycle owned - CVO Softail
Favorite Texas City - anywhere in the hill country
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - If in Texas, the hill country. Out of
state: Colorado
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - The Woodlands Chapter has a wonderful and diverse membership. As an offi-
cer I love getting to know everyone and their background. Everyone conducts themselves in an appropriate manner when we are on
chapter rides, vacation rides or just meeting and socializing at the HOOTS. It is a privilege to associate myself with interesting
friendly members that conduct themselves appropriately wherever they may be. I am proud to say I am an officer in the group.
Rufus Mathews, Jr. - Safety
Home Town - Raised in San Antonio, Texas.
First Motorcycle - Riding scooters and bikes off and on since age 12.
Favorite Motorcycle owned - Present bike 2011 Street Glide 103
Head Road Captain - Steve Coxe
Home Town - Cheyenne, Wyoming
Lived in Houston since - 1978
Woodlands HOG Member since - 2010
First Motorcycle - 1953 K Model (predecessor to the Sportster)
Harley Models owned - K model, Sportster, Fat Boy, Electra Glide Ultra Classic,
Road Glide Ultra CVO, Road King
Favorite Motorcycle owned - 2011 Road Glide Ultra CVO (finest motorcycle there
is)
Favorite Texas City - Houston
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - I love the Piney Woods of East Texas. Throw in a few hills and curves and I'm a
happy biker.
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - It's the people. The motorcycle brings us all together, but it's the great people
that make the difference.
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Guy Abramo - Activities
Home Town - Tucson, Arizona in the early years but I spent about 10 years in North-
ern California prior to moving to Houston
Lived in Houston since- 2005
Woodlands HOG Member since - 2007
First Motorcycle - 1984 Kawasaki GPZ 550(still have it)
Harley Models owned - 2006 Road King Classic
Favorite Motorcycle owned - 2006 Road King Classic
Favorite Texas City - Austin
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - Smokey Mountains, Montana, Colorado,
Hill Country
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - First off, I'm proud to be a Wood-
lands HOG Officer because I'm able to help make sure our members are having FUN while at the same time building some really
good friendships. Whenever I consider doing something I always ask the question if it would be good for the chapter & it's members.I figure if we get that right, the rest will all fall into place. Now Let's Ride - Giddy Up!
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Rick Harris - Webmaster
Home Town - Adamsville, Alabama
Lived in Houston since - 2000
Woodlands HOG member since - 2004
First Motorcycle - Cushman
Harley Models owned - 2005 Heritage , 2006 Road Glide, 2008 Road Glide,
2011 Road Glide Ultra CVO Screaming Eagle
Favorite Motorcycle owned - 2011 Road Glide Ultra CVO Screaming Eagle
Favorite Texas City - Terlingua
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - Any of the back roads of America!
Its not about the destination; its ALL About The Journey!
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - Because we stand for an AMERICAN ICON that everyone loves but only a few
of us are bold enough to stand up and say Yes, Im a Biker, Yes, I Fly the American Flag, Yes, I believe in Freedom and know that
our soldiers have paid the supreme price for us to be free, Yes, my HOG friends are my Family and I will fight for them as well as
my country and without Our Family and Our Country, what else is there? Work?... Lets Ride!!!
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Carmen Johnson - Merchandise
Home Town - Chihuahua, Chihuahua. Mexico
Lived in Houston since - December 2006
Woodlands HOG Member since - 2007
First Motorcycle - Harley Davidson
Harley Models owned - 2007 Sportster 883 & 2011 Road King FLHR
Favorite Motorcycle owned - 2011 Road King FLHR
Favorite Texas City - Dallas
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - All
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - I am proud to be an offi-
cer because it is an honor to have the trust of the chapter and even more to be part of a group of people willing to help and support
the chapter and its administration.
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Officer Bios
Ken McClymonds - ABCs
Home Town - Portersville, PA (Small village north of Pittsburgh PA
Lived in Houston since - 2005
Woodlands HOG Member since - 2005
First Motorcycle - 2004 Electra Glide Standard
Harley Models owned - 04 Standard, and 06 Electra Glide Ultra Classic
Screaming Eagle
Favorite Motorcycle owned - Screaming Eagle Ultra Classic
Favorite Texas City - The Woodlands
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - The next HOG ride
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - Good People, Good Friends, & Good Rides
Membership - Earleen Thomas
Home Town Minden, Iowa
Lived in Houston since - 1987
Woodlands HOG Member since - January 2010
First Motorcycle - My husbands 2005 Heritage Softail
Harley Models owned - 2005 Heritage Softail, 2010 Ultra Classic, 2007
Heritage Softail, 2007 Ultra Classic
Favorite Motorcycle owned Ultra Classic doesnt matter which one, they
both have a great backseat!
Favorite Texas City College Station for Texas A&M Veterinary Medical
Teaching Hospital!
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides Anywhere in the mountains
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer Our Chapter is the best there is and our Officer team is dedicated to keeping it
that way. We may not be perfect, but we do an awful lot of things right. Best of all, our members ride a lot, but we ride safely,
and that is something to be very proud of. So let's ride and have fun!
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Officer BiosHistorian - Dale Sample
Home Town - Chicago, IL
Lived in Houston since - 1999
Woodlands HOG member since - 2005
First Motorcycle - Heritage Classic
Harley Models owned - Heritage Classic, Ultra Classic
Favorite Motorcycle owned - Its the one Im riding now, my 2002 Ultra Clas-
sic, good is what you have at the moment, the next favorite will be what I have
then
Favorite Texas City - South Padre Island
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - Hill Country
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - Ive always liked History, it gives us a look at the past and explains how we got
where we are. So, looking at Harley Davidsons History adds some insight to our passion for riding and having fun, and reporting on
it I hope to help add to that experience.
H-D of the Woodlands General Manager - Chad Sullivan
Home Town - Alvin, Texas
Lived in Houston since - 1973
HOG member since - 2010
Why I am proud to be the GM of HD of The Woodlands and a member of HOG - I was hired by
Harley-Davidson of The Woodlands in July 2005 as Parts Manager. In September 2007 I moved to
Service Manager, and in October 2009 I was promoted to General Manager. I work very hard toensure that H-D of The Woodlands is one of the best, if not the best Harley-Davidson dealership in
town. I enjoy coming to work everyday, because it is a fun and enjoyable place to work. We sell
fun and try to give everyone the best customer service experience possible.
Miguel Macias - Editor
Home Town - Monterrey, Mexico
Lived in Houston since - January 2000
Woodlands HOG Member since - April 2011
Harley Models owned - 2009 XL1200C
Favorite Texas City - San Antonio
Favorite travel destinations for Harley rides - Hill Country
Why I am proud to be a Woodlands HOG Officer - It is a privilege to be partof a chapter with such a great group of members, and together with my fellow
officers contribute to strive to have the best possible H-D chapter.
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Vacation RidesRun to Big Ben - Spring Vacation Ride
Guy Abramo & Ken McClymonds
The Woodlands HOG Spring Vacation Ride Run to Big Bend is scheduled to depart the Texaco station on Saturday, April 13 and
will return the following Saturday April 20. The ride will take us through some of the most famous riding roads in Texas including the
famous 3 Sisters as well as some of the most unique and beautiful country of Big Bend National Park. Well also make sure to Ride
to Eat and experience some great food along the way.
On day 1 our lunch stop will be at Saltlick BBQ and then we travel through
historical Luckenbach, Fredericksburg and on to Kerrville to stay the night.
Day 2 will be a lot of fun for those who like curves. We depart the hotel and
follow the Guadalupe River past Lost Maples Park, stop in Leakey, then we
take the 100 mile loop of the famous 3 Sisters route known for its curves before
stopping at the famous Hog Pen in Leakey. We spend the second evening in
Del Rio en route to Alpine/Big Bend. Anyone interested in ABC points can find
some difficult to obtain letters near Del Rio.
On day 3 we depart and head west on US 90 stopping at the High Level
Bridge over the Pecos before arriving in Alpine, TX where well spend 4 nights.
It will be nice to unpack and use Alpine as our home base while we explore Big
Bend National Park & surrounding area.
On days 4-6 we will explore most of Big Bend National Park and surrounding
area where well see plenty of open, rugged country, and lots of mountain
curves. Well experience destinations like Study Butte, Boquillias Canyon, the
Rio Grande River, Chisos Mtn. Lodge, Terlingua ghost town, Presidio. Well
also ride to see the Marfa Lights Viewing Area, and the McDonald Observa-
tory near Fort Davis. The McDonald Observatory has 2 programs on Tuesdaynight; Twilight and the Star Party that are optional night rides. There will be
another optional night visit to the Marfa Lights Viewing Area to see the lights
from UFOs.
On day 7 well be leaving Alpine early and travel to San Antonio for our last
night with a stop at Coopers BBQ in Junction, TX where they serve great BBQ
and one of the best bbqd pork chops ever. Our hotel in San Antonio is near
the Alamo and the Riverwalk and the annual San Antonio Fiesta will be in full
swing so there will be plenty to experience. That night well plan on having a
group dinner if interested, and before we take the short ride back home the
next day different we can have breakfast at The Magnolia Pancake Haus in
San Antonio.
The ride is planned to be 2,040 miles of fun, curves, fantastic scenery and camaraderie. It should be a great trip!
If you are interested in going on the trip, or have any questions, you should contact either:
Guy Abramo [email protected] (925)519-0257
Ken McClymonds - [email protected] (281)475-0709
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Event Dates: Event Location: Website:
Apr 4 - 6, 2013 Houma, La www.lastatehogrally.com
LA State Rally
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AR State Rally
Event Dates: Event Location: Website:
May 2 - 4, 2013 Hot Springs, Arkansas www.arstatehogrally.com
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TX State Rally
Event Dates: Event Location: Website:
May 16 - 18, 2013 San Antonio, TX www.txstatehogrally.com
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Member RidesOur 2012 Trip Can We Top It In 2013?
JP Reed & Ken Turnell
A trip to Michigan, including through the Upper Peninsula (UP), around Lake Michigan and into Wisconsin to visit the Harley-Davidson
Museum and back home.
We began talking and thinking about this trip in 09. We continued talking and thinking about it in 10and began planning it in
11. Due to family issues on my part, it didnt come to fruition until July of 2012.
Several months before our planned departure date, the detailed analysis of planned routes, hotel stops, sites to visit, motorcycle
preparation, etc., kicked in much to the chagrin of both our wives, Marti and Dianne. They were counting the days until we left more
anxiously than we were just so they wouldnt have to hear about it anymore.
JP and I carefully planned each of our 11 days, while always agreeing to remain flexible due to weather, traffic, mechanical prob-
lems or any other unforeseen circumstances.
About 2 weeks before leaving, we decided to do a shakedown ride. Both bikes had recently been serviced including two new tires
for JP and one for me. It rained on us pretty hard several times during this ride. Thats ok, I radio JP. We need the practice in
case it rains on our trip! Me and my big mouth!
Wednesday, July 11th: (*KSU 5:40 am)
Wearing my full rainsuit, I ride my (briefly) shiny Harley down the driveway in the rain and meet JP at Kingwood Harley-Davidson to
begin our adventure. It rains steady until Livingston, TX with on and off hard showers throughout the day. Nothing interesting or ex-
citing today just gas and go to make good miles.
We stop for the night in Jackson, TN. Our goal for the day. Stop 7:00 pm 697 miles
Thursday, July 12th: (KSU 7:00 am)
Weather looks gray, but not raining when we wake up. Great! Pack, breakfast, check-outIts
raining! Full rainsuit again for almost the entire day. It is pouring as I lead us through Nashville.
I radio JP asking if he can see anything. His response is that he can see me. Very helpful, JP!
The Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY is our planned stop today.
Even if, like me, you have never had a Corvette, it is still worth visiting as it is very well done, inmy opinion.
We enjoy lunch at the museum and then continue heading north. Anywhere north and east of
Indianapolis, IN is our goal for the day. We stop for the night in Anderson, IN. Goal achieved.
Stop 6:45 pm (et) 461 miles
Friday, July 13th: (KSU 7:55 am et)
Beautiful weather for our easy day. We arrive at my sister and brother-in-laws home in
Livonia, MI and relax for the remainder of the day. Stop 12:15 pm et 250 miles
Saturday, July 14th:
Although the weather is great, there will be no riding at all today. I spend most of
the day with my sister and then have a get-together with other family and old highschool friends. More enjoyable for me than JP, but I appreciate and thank him for
his indulgence.
Sunday, July 15th: (KSU 7:55 am et)
The day is going to be beautiful again as we leave my sisters home well rested.
The heart now of our trip really begins.
Heading due north and crossing the 45th Parallel around Gaylord, MI, our first
planned stop is just before crossing over The Mackinac Bridge. We take lost of
photos of both the bridge and Mackinac Lighthouse before crossing the
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Mighty Mac. There are two lanes each direction on the bridge with the center
lane consisting of metal grating used to dissipate wind load. It can be a little un-settling to ride on the grating, since you can look straight down several hundred
feet to the water, so we ride the concrete lane most of the way Weenies!!!
Once across the bridge, we continue north, now in the U.P., to Sault Ste. Marie, MI.,
known as The Soo to Michiganders. Once we check into our hotel, we ride
downtown, park, and marvel at the Soo Locks. A little bit of Soo Locks trivia: Lake
Superior is 21 feet higher than Lake Huron and these locks transition freighters
from the high side to the low side and vice versa. The amazing thing (at least
to me) is that the water level change in all four locks is accomplished simply with
gravity. There are no pumps of any type involved. The largest freighter on the
Great Lakes today is 1,005 feet long and 105 feet wide. There is only 2-1/2
feet clearance on each side of the largest ships as they pass through the widest of
the four locks.With passports in hand, we leave Sault Ste. Marie, MI and cross the International
Bridge into Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario for dinner; returning before it gets dark,
which doesnt occur until about 10:00 pm when this far north. Days mileage
345 miles
Monday, July 16th: (KSU 7:50 am et)
Its a little cold and foggy as we leave The Soo. For the first time I consider a
heavier jacket, but decide to tough it out for a couple of hours to see if it warms
up. It does.
There are lots of places to visit and photograph today! Within 2 hours we reach
our first stop Point Iroquois Lighthouse, one of the many along the Lake Superior
shoreline. Our second stop reaches the northern-most point of our trip WhitefishPoint. The Edmund Fitzgerald sank 17 miles northwest of this light station in 1975.
Next stop, Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Due to certain natural chemicals in the wa-
ter, these falls appear golden. Hard to describe without seeing them but suffice
it to say, they are quite beautiful.
Lastly, we stop at a log slide. The U.P. is known for, among other things, its log-
ging industry. In bygone days, trees would be cut and then slid down many of the
steep embankments along Lake Superior to awaiting barges that would haul the
logs to nearby mills. Again, hard to describe but very impressive to see!
We stop in Seney (pronounced See-Nee) for lunch at, quite simply, The Seney Bar.
The lady bartender is also the City Treasurer. Small town might overestimate
the size of some of these U.P. towns.
From Seney we head north to the quiet little harbor town of Grand Marais, then
southwest along the edge of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and finally south
through the Hiawatha National Forest toward Wisconsin. Our planned destination
for the day had been somewhere around Green Bay, WI, but due to our sight-
seeing and zigzagging around the U.P., we didnt quite make it. We stop in
Oconto, WI for the night. Ill let everyone find that for themselves on a map. Stop
6:45 pm ct 383 miles
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Tuesday, July 17th: (KSU 8:35 am ct)
Its surprisingly warm as we pack up and head to Milwaukee. When we pull into
the Harley-Davidson Museum it seems really warm even to us. We have lunch at
the museum caf, pick up our tickets for the Plant and Museum tour scheduled the
next day, and check into our hotel.
Watching the Weather Channel in our room, we find out that Milwaukee set a
record for this date 100. That explained why even we Texans were warm.
Before dinner, a quick 30-minute storm blows through and drops the temperature
to 75. We have dinner with a childhood friend of JPs and her husband at a lo-
cal micro-brewery on the Milwaukee River. Old friends and pleasant weather
made for a great evening! Stop Noon ct 153 miles.
Wednesday, July 18th:
No riding today. This is our second and last rest day. We walk from our hotel to the museum. With bright sunshine and warm
weather, we assemble for the 30-minute bus ride to the Steel Toe Tour of the H-D Pilgrims Road Powertrain Operations facility in
Menomonee Falls. And yes, you do wear steel toe caps over your shoes or boots. Our tour departs at 9:00 am and returns about
noon. The tour is well done and worth the time.
And I suggest that you visit the museum if you get the chance. We spent four hours enjoying it and could easily have spent twice that
if we had stopped and absorbed every display.
While enjoying lunch at the museum caf again, we are surprised when Valerie Ledterman, our local HOG rep, walks in. We talk
for a few minutes, tell her we took the morning tour and plan to spend the afternoon in the museum. She invites us to meet her later
in the museum restaurant for drinks. Drinks with Valerie turns into drinks and dinner. About two hours later, JP and I walk back to
our hotel knowing that tomorrow begins our journey home, but right now, we just savor the great day we just experienced.
Thursday, July 19th: (KSU 7:55 am ct)
Are we going to get wet this morning? It sure looks like it, but not a drop of rain the whole day.
South from Milwaukee into northern Illinois. We cross over the Mississippi at Savanna, IL into Iowa. We ride roughly parallel to the
Mississippi River, south to Hannibal, MS, finishing for the day in OFallon, MS just northwest of St. Louis. We enjoy beautiful scen-
ery all day. Today was definitely all about the ride, not the destination. Stop 7:25 pm ct 516 miles
Friday, July 20th: (KSU 6:50 am ct)
As we load the bikes, we know this might be a tough day. Its already pretty warm.
We head south out of Missouri, then southwest through Arkansas toward Little Rock. The temperature is rising but bearablethat is
until lunch time. After we stop for gas and lunch in Newport, Arkansas, it starts to get really hot. With the sun from above and the
road and engine heat from below, I am incredibly hot and, I admit it, I whine to JP that I need to stop. Im afraid that I wont put my
feet down when we do stop and Ill just fall over! On the south side of Little Rock we find a hotel. The air conditioning never felt
better! Stop 2:30 pm ct 392 miles
Saturday, July 21st: (KSU 5:35 am ct)
Sleeping in our own beds tonight sounds great, so we start before sunrise to beat the heat. Not much to write about between Little
Rock and Houston we all know that route. We just watch our speed in all the little East Texas towns like Diboll.
Once home, I unload the scooter, dump the bags in the bedroom and take a shower at the strong suggestion of my extremely loving,
yet tolerant wife. Its been a great trip, but boyITS ALWAYS GOOD TO BE HOME! Stop 1:40 pm ct 473 miles
There are many other smaller, side stories to tell about this trip, but suffice it to say that it just went as we had planned. The Harleys
ran flawlessly. We rode for 2-1/2 days, then a rest day, 2-1/2 more days of riding, then another rest day, then 2-1/2 days to
ride home. There are plenty of riders who could and would do more miles per day, but this trip suited us just fine.
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JP Reed & Ken Turnell (Continued)
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Meeting PhotosPapas Ice House
March 9, 2013
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Ride Photos
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Dixie Chicken
February 17, 2013
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Ride Photos
Shrimp Boat Mannys
February 23, 2013
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Hulabaloos Diner
March 2, 2013
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