Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas, 2024 edition

[p6x]

8 hours ago, PJPR01 said:

Teepee Rest stop!

And an historic one at that...

Apparently there from when the highway system started to be deployed, with places where people could make a stop and relax.

This is something that is actually missing today. When I compare with what we have in Europe. Highways have rest places coupled with Gas Stations, so people can actually get out of their cars and sit to eat and exchange too.

I am aware that in Texas, the simmering heat does not invite to stay outside of the AC in your car, but there are a few gas stations with some benches outside of the building.

 

[p6x]

10 hours ago, PJPR01 said:

Very well earned rocker

I suggested to David to make a "5 years" patch; the tour's first year was in 2020; I am certain some riders have been tour finishes for 5 years already.

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1 hour ago, p6x said:

And an historic one at that...

Apparently there from when the highway system started to be deployed, with places where people could make a stop and relax.

This is something that is actually missing today. When I compare with what we have in Europe. Highways have rest places coupled with Gas Stations, so people can actually get out of their cars and sit to eat and exchange too.

I am aware that in Texas, the simmering heat does not invite to stay outside of the AC in your car, but there are a few gas stations with some benches outside of the building.

 

I'm looking forward to stopping there again...made a quick stop last year on the way back from Tucson...great riding in that area of Big Bend along the River road.  Wild and rugged terrain, wide open spaces, remote and peaceful, lots of interesting scenery along the way.

 

Edited December 5 by PJPR01

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