DMR H-Town

Weekend Ride to Port Aransas – May 3rd–4th
Join us for a scenic weekend ride to the beautiful coastal town of Port Aransas!

🚩 Departure:
Saturday, May 3rd at 7:00 AM from Buc-ee’s, Crabb River Road, Richmond.

We'll take the scenic back roads all the way, skipping the freeway for a relaxed and enjoyable ride. We'll stop for lunch in Port Lavaca—choose between Leone’s Mexican Restaurant for some flavorful Mexican fare or Lavaca BBQ if you're in the mood for some good ol’ barbecue.

🏖️ Afternoon Plan:
Arrive in Port Aransas around 3:00 PM. Head straight to the beach for some sun and sand before returning to the Airbnb/hotel for drinks and dinner.

🏍️ Return Ride:
We head back on Sunday morning around 8:00 AM via the same scenic route.

This is a beginner-friendly ride—no freeway involved—but safety and group discipline are a must. Please follow these guidelines:

• No overtaking or speeding past the lead rider
• Wear proper riding gear
• Maintain formation
• No reckless riding or crossing double yellow lines
• Absolutely no drinking and riding
• Most importantly: ride your own ride

Let’s have a fun, safe, and memorable trip!

———Weather Permitting Event———

Get ready for two days of epic riding, great company, and wide-open forest roads! I will also create a WhatsApp group to add registered folks to discuss details and planning. Here's the plan:

May 17th (Saturday) – 235 Miles

📍 Meet at 8:00 AM – Livingston Walmart (look for the bikes away from the store)
🛠️ 8:00–8:15 AM – Safety meeting, route overview, and group-up
🏁 8:15 AM – Kickstands up and hit the trail (counterclockwise loop)
🍽️ Dinner around 7:00 PM
🛏️ Overnight stay in Center, TX

May 18th (Sunday) – 237 Miles

📍 Meet at 7:00 AM – Center Walmart
🛠️ 7:00–7:15 AM – Safety talk and group-up
🏁 7:15 AM – Kickstands up for Day 2 fun!

Important Notes:

• Bring your bike-specific tools and spares.
• Everyone must have a navigation device or phone app with the GPX file loaded and tested before the ride.
• Gas stops may be up to 100 miles apart.
• FM 2565 can be nasty when wet—have a backup plan.
• We will ride as a group, let’s make sure no one gets left behind and be ready to help each other when needed.
• Ride your pace, wait at corners for the rider behind, and always let someone know if you're leaving the ride.
• Stay safe, ride smart, don’t let blind corners or slick bridges catch you off guard.
• This ride is tentatively set for May 17–18 and may shift based on group interest or any weather event.
• If the distance is too far to ride in on the morning of May 17th, feel free to arrive on Friday, May 16th, check in at a hotel in Livingston, and meet the group fresh the next morning.

No sweep vehicle unless someone volunteers. Let’s look out for each other and have a blast!

Hope to see you in Livingston on May 17th!