GoldWing World    

Volente - Lime Creek road

Road bordering lake Travis, very technical, tight decreasing radius turns, elevation changes, off camber. At 2222 and 620, go west on 2222 (now bullock hollow) at dead end turn left (volente road) at dead end (Volente beach) turn right (lime creek)

FM 1431

Nice sweeping high speed turns, elevation changes, awesome scenery from Austin, go north on 183. in Cedar Park turn left on 1431, enjoy. From Cedar Park - Marble Falls 2

FM 580 to San Saba

FM 118 (Big Bend area)

The section of FM 118 heading north from Fort Davis to I-10 is  starts innocently enough out of Fort Davis and it climbs Mt. Locke rapidly, providing the nicest, constant radius, open view, linked turns on any public road as it goes past the McDonald observatory.  Good sport bike road!

FM 170 (Big Bend area)

Follows the Rio Grande in a rollercoaster fashion presents grand views of the river and the surrounding mountains

Big Bend

About 800 miles, starting from San Antonio

Head west on US Hwy 90, thru Del Rio and to Marathon.

Head south on US 385 to the park's entrance.Enjoy the natural beauty of the Chihuahan desert while at the park.

At the 'T' intersection, turn right to head west to Study Bute.

Turn left onto FM 170, through the Terlingua. Enjoy the ride!.

At Presidio, turn right onto US 87, to Marfa.

Continue on Tx 17, through Ft. Davis.

Turn left onto FM 118 through the McDonald observatory and to I-10

Turn onto I10 East, to Ft. Stockton.

Head east on US 285, to Sanderson.

Head east on US 90 to San Antonio.

Big Bend, Alpine area

From Alpine, take Hwy. 188 North and go to Fort Davis then on toward the McDonald Observatory.
Take Hwy. 166 South, which will take you back to north of Fort Davis.

Big rolling hills, sweepers, some twisties, wide-open road - bit of everything! We pretty much had the whole road to ourselves. About 123 miles wonderful miles!

Hwy 281 S

Much preferable to I-35 south this Hwy is custom-made for motorcyclist needing to get to the hill country.  Slightly slower paced, but with much less hassle and traffic you get to see a little of the country life as you get where you're going.  And you MUCH more likely to arrive alive!

Dublin DR Pepper Ride

Starts in Glen Rose south and east towards Lake Whitney and FM 219 toward Dublin: home of the original formulated Dr Pepper. The original formula using 100% real cane sugar, no corn syrup IS different!  See http://www.texmoto.com/ for more detail on this and other great rides in Texas.

Ride Directions

Head West on US 67 towards Stephenville, for about 7 miles. Turn left onto FM 203, to Walnut Springs, for 12 miles.

Turn left onto FM 927, through Morgan, for 15 miles.

Turn right onto FM 56, for 13 miles.

Turn right onto TX 22, towards Meridian, for about 1 mile.

Turn left onto FM 219, to Dublin, for 66 miles.

Turn left onto TX 6.

Turn left onto US 67 to the Dr Pepper plant.

Head north on US 67, to TX 6.

Turn right onto TX 6, towards Hico, for 18 miles.

Turn left onto US 281, towards Stephenville, for about 1 mile.

Turn right onto FM 1824 for 4 miles.

At Duffau turn left onto FM 2481, for 6 miles.

Turn right onto US 67, to Glen Rose, for 18 miles.

North Dallas Area

Although not a rollicking twisti-fest, a respectable ride in the northwest region.   See http://www.texmoto.com/ for more detail on this and other great rides in Central Texas!

Ride Directions

From Denton, head north on I-35

Head west on FM 1173, to Krum.

Turn right onto FM 156.

Turn left onto FM 2450.

Turn left onto FM 455, to Forestburg.

Turn left onto FM 922 and then immediately right onto FM 677, to Saint Jo.

Turn right onto US 82 and then left onto FM 2382. Do not be alarmed by road signs that say FM 373, same road.

Turn left onto FM 922, through Valley View and to Tioga.

Turn right onto US 377, through Pilot Point

Turn right onto FM 455, to Sanger. You'll ride around the south end of Ray Roberts Lake.

Turn left onto I-35, to Denton.

Bandera County

Bandera county has some of the best motorcycle riding areas in the Lone Star state. The riding possibilities are vast including the area towards Kerrville,  TX 16; Leakey, FM 337; Camp Verde and on to Comfort, Wearing, and Boerne; or to Utopia, on FM 470; all these rides are on scenic, twisty, infrequently traveled roads.  See http://www.texmoto.com/ for more detail on this and other great rides in Central Texas!

From Bandera, head north on FM 16.
Turn left at FM 470.
Turn left at FM 187, to Utopia.
Turn right onto FM 1050.
Turn right at FM 2748, towards Leakey.
Turn right onto FM 337.
Turn right onto FM 187, towards Utopia.
Turn left at FM 337, to Medina.
Turn right at FM 16, to Bandera.
 

Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock park is best visited in the spring and fall months, as climbing the rock can be very exhausting in the heat of the summer and no water or beverages are available on the trails.  Bee Creek Road is the best sportbike riding road in the Austin area. Constant radius, see-through turns with good pavement and little traffic make it a favorite. See http://www.texmoto.com/ for more detail on this and other great rides in Central Texas!

Ride Directions

Head West on US 71, past the intersections with FM2244 and Loop 620.
Take a left at Hamilton Pool Rd, aka FM 962, and follow this moderately traveled road up and down hills and across the Pedernales River.
Turn right turn once you get to Round Mountain and continue on to US 281.
Turn left and head south, after topping off your gas tank. Continue south and make a right at FM 1323.
Follow this little county road through the very scenic and picturesque Texas countryside to Willow City.
Once there, stop for excellent BBQ at Harry's on the Loop, across from the fire station.
The Willow City loop is a winding, narrow road descending into the valley, and, for a while, running parallel to the creek. To complete the loop, turn left at FM 16 towards Fredericksburg. Turn right at Eckert Road, just before the intersection with FM 1323.
Head west for one of the most picturesque rides in the Hill Country. Closely follow these directions, as road signs in this area are scarce.
Follow Eckert Road. Turn right at the T intersection, turn left at the Y intersection.
Make a right onto FM 965 and follow this road to Enchanted Rock.
Continue north on FM 965 towards Llano.
Turn left at FM 16.
Turn right onto US 71.
Turn left at CR 411, towards Spicewood.
Turn right onto CR 404.
Turn left at US 71, towards Austin.
Turn left at FM 2322, towards Briarcliff.
Turn right at Bee Creek Road.
Turn left at US 71, towards Austin.

Guadalupe River Road out of Austin

Paralleling the river from Sattler to just west of Gruene, it offers spectacular views and crosses the river several times.  Motorcyclists, more than car drivers, can fully enjoy this road. It’s mostly a slow speed road, as it is usually very well traveled and patrolled.  See http://www.texmoto.com/ for more detail on this and other great rides in Central Texas!

Ride Directions

I-35 South to Buda exit

FM 2770 West to FM 150, near Kyle.

FM 150 to FM 3237 into Wimberly.

RR 12 South, out of Wimberley, to FM 32 West, over the Devil’s Backbone.

Left on FM 3424 South to FM 306.

Then East on FM 306 and into Horseshoe Falls.

Turn right on FM 2673 into Sattler and pick up the River Road, next to the Diamond Shamrock gas station.

After exiting the River Road onto Loop 337 East, stay right and follow the signs to historic Gruene. The Old Grist Mill restaurant is a good place to stop and grab lunch.

Head back to Austin on FM 1102 North (Old Hunter’s Road) to San Marcos.

Go thru town on Loop 82, turn left at light, after crossing the railroad tracks.

This is Post Road North, which is Hays County CR 140.

After the low water bridge over the Blanco River, turn left to Hays County CR 136, which turns into FM 2770 at FM 150.

Go back into Buda and take I-35 North into Austin.