Stan Brein Part of the fun of being in a motorcycle club is the planning and anticipation of group rides. Of particular interest are those overnight and extended trips that occur annually. Each year at the annual planning meeting, the event is placed on the yearly calendar so members can lock in those dates. Members…
Stan Brein “Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas, with Waylon and Willie and the boys ….” The 1977 song written by Chips Moman and Bobby Gene Emmons and performed by Waylon Jennings was a great introduction to the Texas Hill Country for Joyce and me. Having arrived in Austin from Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1976, it inspired…
Stan Brein February through March is an odd season for motorcycle riding. The temperatures are beginning to thaw, and we have days of warm weather, perfect for riding. Then the thermometer plunges, rain falls, and the riding is not so pleasant. So, during this time, we try to take care of other tasks related to…
Stan Brein What a hand! Word has it that an Ace and three Steves (Williams, Collins, and Haugen) have been riding their scooters on Wednesday morning outings. Can’t really blame them. What great cruising weather, especially after the intense heat we suffered through over the summer. Hey guys, we want to see pictures and want…
Stan Brein Ah, fall! The die-hards ride in all weather, including the furnace of summer. Unfortunately, it just lasts too long in Texas. But riding in fall is superb. Crisp mornings give way to pleasant midday temperatures and sunny skies—perfect for cruising and eating at your favorite spots. The journeys this month kicked off with…
Stan Brein Paths: Summer Mountain Ride to New Mexico and Colorado. This ride captures the essence of great motorcycling. The distance is just enough to give it the feel of a good, long ride. The roads and vistas are perfect for a little carving and sightseeing. Finally, and definitely important these days, the temperatures are absolutely…
Vicki Baker Christmas is a magical time of year. Once you see the first Christmas light display, you know the holiday season has officially begun. Twinkling lights are strung through tree branches and along roof lines. Elaborate displays are set out in front of homes. Mailboxes and front doors are decorated with pine boughs and…
Scott Baker Wanting to get some asphalt underneath our tires and escape our busy (retirement) schedules, the RR Motorcycle Club hit the road traveling to Granbury, known as the jewel of the Brazos River Valley. Founded in 1866, it has a lot of history to share, making it the perfect weekend get-away. The town’s motto…
Scott Baker The RR Motorcycle Club needs two things for a perfect trip: great roads with gorgeous scenery and somewhere fun to unwind after a day of riding. So with bags packed, we hit the road pointed north toward another time…to the Golden Era of Arkansas. From the wide-open plains to the twisty mountain back…
Stan Brein Free bike washes were offered throughout the month of April 2019, but only if you left your ride outside. At this writing, it is on track to be one of, if not the, rainiest Aprils in recent memory. But that did not deter the riding faithful. The club had a lunch ride to…