just about time for a ride to san antonio - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

donberry · 11-28-2012, 10:24 PM

I have 2 kids who live in San Antonio now, have not been down to see them yet. Is 1,019 miles one way, so thinking leave on the 5th (high of 49 here), spend the night in the Hammond La area, around 508 miles, then hit San Antonio Thursday night-511 miles, catch a spurs game friday, head home Monday.
Only coming home, thinking about taking an extra day and "touring" New Orleans as I have never been there.Was thinking about checking out rt 23 as it is the southern most road in la, but checked it out in street view on google and does not appear like it will be a very scenic road.
Maybe tour the areas hit hard by Katrina.
Supposedly a high of 49 when I would leave, hope it isn't snowing when I get back

...looks like it will be great in Texas.
Only down side is it will be pretty much nothing but highway miles.....
but I do prefer them on my bike over a car any day of the week.
Yea, just talked myself into a bike ride.

Lois Mack · 11-29-2012, 12:00 AM

Sure wish it was riding time here in Ontario. I envy you. Enjoy that ride!!

C50TinAB · 11-29-2012, 01:52 AM

Definitely sounds like a trip. A 1000 miles each way on a bike is more than my butt could endure.

**kettlinton** · 11-29-2012, 09:20 AM

Go for it!!!! Check the bike over really good, map out a few dealership along the way in case u need one!!! Have fun!!!!

rvcycleguy · 11-29-2012, 09:39 AM

You might consider Hwy. 90 out of San Antonio all the way to NO. It joins with IH10 every now and then but it is a much better ride. The commercial truck traffic on 10 can be heavy and dangerous and also pretty fast speeds. 100+ vehicle crash last week due to early morning fog outside of Beaumont. 500 miles per day, with gas stops, lunch and breaks should be close to 10-12 hour day. If you don't drive at night, you'll have to be aggressive and keep your stops to a minimum. Good luck and know I'm in Houston in case you need some help.

donberry · 11-29-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rvcycleguy

You might consider Hwy. 90 out of San Antonio all the way to NO.

thanks for the info, but already had it routed that way. I am thinking about adding a few miles to the trip and out of Beaumont, drop down 124 to 87 into galveston to see if I can get a nice ocean view, then back up to 10/90. Only adds about 60 miles I believe.

rvcycleguy · 11-29-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by donberry

thanks for the info, but already had it routed that way. I am thinking about adding a few miles to the trip and out of Beaumont, drop down 124 to 87 into galveston to see if I can get a nice ocean view, then back up to 10/90. Only adds about 60 miles I believe.

Good for you. Keep in mind that west of Houston, there is a big difference in 90A and 90. In my opinion, it's 90A that is the easiest run. It runs out of S/W Houston and is the old road to San Antonio before 10 was built. 90 is not contiguous. It is broken up by 10 several times and is not functional. Out of Galvez, hook up with 6 to 90A.

mfile2000 · 11-29-2012, 11:16 AM

Enjoy!!

Condolini · 11-29-2012, 10:40 PM

I rode from Houston to NOLA a few years ago, took the slab because I didn't have time for the back roads and bayous. The Basin bridges are interesting, you can gauge former water levels by comparing the length of a semi to the water marks on the pillars. On the slab you can easily make the ride in a day. Have fun, I don't have a reason to go to San Antonio anymore, the kid moved to Vegas.

BIGBIRD123 · 11-29-2012, 10:55 PM

Wish you were staying over some in San Antonio, would love to show you some of the Hill Country riding routes here...but please remember that I am in this area too if you need anything or any help...well, I did see you are staying until Monday, so if you want to hit a nice twisty or two, I would love to take you to them...lmk and I'll PM my #

Steve

11-28-2012, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
donberry VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 27 Times in 12 Posts	just about time for a ride to san antonio I have 2 kids who live in San Antonio now, have not been down to see them yet. Is 1,019 miles one way, so thinking leave on the 5th (high of 49 here), spend the night in the Hammond La area, around 508 miles, then hit San Antonio Thursday night-511 miles, catch a spurs game friday, head home Monday. Only coming home, thinking about taking an extra day and "touring" New Orleans as I have never been there.Was thinking about checking out rt 23 as it is the southern most road in la, but checked it out in street view on google and does not appear like it will be a very scenic road. Maybe tour the areas hit hard by Katrina. Supposedly a high of 49 when I would leave, hope it isn't snowing when I get back ...looks like it will be great in Texas. Only down side is it will be pretty much nothing but highway miles..... but I do prefer them on my bike over a car any day of the week. Yea, just talked myself into a bike ride. __________________

11-29-2012, 09:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
kettlinton Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Owings Mills, MD Posts: 3,046 Thanks: 1,502 Thanked 532 Times in 328 Posts	Go for it!!!! Check the bike over really good, map out a few dealership along the way in case u need one!!! Have fun!!!! __________________ 2007 C50(Sold) 2005 Vulcan 1600 Classic(Totaled due to Deer) 2002 Honda VTX 1800S(The Beast!)

11-29-2012, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
rvcycleguy Senior VR Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,096 Thanks: 319 Thanked 290 Times in 225 Posts	You might consider Hwy. 90 out of San Antonio all the way to NO. It joins with IH10 every now and then but it is a much better ride. The commercial truck traffic on 10 can be heavy and dangerous and also pretty fast speeds. 100+ vehicle crash last week due to early morning fog outside of Beaumont. 500 miles per day, with gas stops, lunch and breaks should be close to 10-12 hour day. If you don't drive at night, you'll have to be aggressive and keep your stops to a minimum. Good luck and know I'm in Houston in case you need some help. __________________ 2006 C50c White with ghost flames Pwr commander, K&N, leatherlyke bags, tour backrest, 3 pc mustang, Cobra bars, Cobra boards, OEM light bar w/ driving lights, stk shield, vista cruiser, tank bib, stebel horn, Metzler white walls, dj drive, luggage rack, blue led lights. 2010-Guanajuato, Mexico 3 Sisters- Texas Hill Country 2011-Key West, FL Sedona,Grand Canyon, AZ 2012-Big Bend,Texas Santa Fe, NM and Colorado Rockies PCH- LA to SF rt.

11-29-2012, 12:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lois Mack VR Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Brampton ON Posts: 247 Thanks: 74 Thanked 54 Times in 39 Posts	Sure wish it was riding time here in Ontario. I envy you. Enjoy that ride!!

11-29-2012, 11:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 3,954 Thanks: 688 Thanked 412 Times in 325 Posts	Enjoy!!

11-29-2012, 10:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Condolini Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI, at the bar. Posts: 8,916 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I rode from Houston to NOLA a few years ago, took the slab because I didn't have time for the back roads and bayous. The Basin bridges are interesting, you can gauge former water levels by comparing the length of a semi to the water marks on the pillars. On the slab you can easily make the ride in a day. Have fun, I don't have a reason to go to San Antonio anymore, the kid moved to Vegas.

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