For the Weather Less Fortunate

[tehrlich]

Took one for the team and hit one of the best riding roads in the USA the last three days: Highway 170 in Texas. It meanders along the Rio Grande River from Lajitas to Presidio.

Texas ain't flat. !
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[DGoebel]

Arrrrrghhhhh Avast Ye Matey, no fair says the guy with a couple inches of powder and -12 degrees outside... , I think I'm driving down to Corpus Christi in March
Can you give me a best viewing route from CC to Lajitas, is it worth heading west from CC til I get to the border and following that up and around to Lajitas, Like maybe through Laughlin AFB (We're both retired USAF).

Google Maps suggests otherwise, UP to SA, then 10 west.

[wyliec]

Wow, those peaks raise all the way to the sky. Nice shot of Pebble Hill.:doorag:

[tehrlich]

Arrrrrghhhhh Avast Ye Matey, no fair says the guy with a couple inches of powder and -12 degrees outside... , I think I'm driving down to Corpus Christi in March
Can you give me a best viewing route from CC to Lajitas, is it worth heading west from CC til I get to the border and following that up and around to Lajitas, Like maybe through Laughlin AFB (We're both retired USAF).

Google Maps suggests otherwise, UP to SA, then 10 west.
You would definitely hit the 2nd best riding roads (in my opinion) of Texas: The Twisted Sisters. They are country highways that you do NOT want to miss. They are near Leakey, Texas.

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But.... Texas is a very big state. You're looking at a LOT of driving to get from CC to Big Bend. Make sure you look at that distance. Keep in mind that it is very remote, too. Just Big Bend National Park is bigger than Rhode Island!

[Chupaca]

Did love roaming around Texas the two times I lived there... only thing missing was the s pyder :banghead: two wheelers were fun too...

[GS1]

nice i got to ride in 19 deg today the :spyder2: loved it and i was toasty warm in my ski suit and heated liner and gloves. love cold dry days

[ARtraveler]

Good to see that there is "other" scenery--just as good elsewhere. :yes::yes:

[youngers]

Took one for the team and hit one of the best riding roads in the USA the last three days: Highway 170 in Texas. It meanders along the Rio Grande River from Lajitas to Presidio.

Texas ain't flat. !
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" I am sorry " you had to go out and do a ride for the team ! { surely you had chores around the house to do ? paint , fix roof , ? :roflblack:

[Mikey]

Dam, here I am looking at -21 to cold to snowmobile never mind ride the Rt! All I can say is, You Lucky DOGGG!!!!:D Ride hard, rubber side down.:coffee:

[Mikey]

Good to see that there is "other" scenery--just as good elsewhere. :yes::yes:
:agree: But some day I would love to get back to Alaska and take a long cruse on a spyder. You have bar none the best views I have ever seen I my life up there.

[Bob Denman]

:D Dang... that sure is a pretty area! :clap:
:shocked: PMS is a real bitch! :gaah:

[tehrlich]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4731/27595018239_39920b1741_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J3tFwx)Rio Grande Sunrise (https://flic.kr/p/J3tFwx) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on Flickr

[tehrlich]

Just figured out how to post larger images on this forum! I love this community, but this forum is in dire need of an update. :)

[tehrlich]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4642/38457558385_3048e7fdd0_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21An3gt)Texas Mountain Trail off of Highway 170. Mexico on the right and the USA on the left. (https://flic.kr/p/21An3gt) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on Flickr

[tehrlich]

That last picture was one of my favorites. I use multiple Sony mirrorless cameras for my pictures and their crazy expensive lenses, but that one was taken with my iPhone 7+.

(and, my 26psi Yoko's ripped that road. LOL. Couldn't resist!)

[wyliec]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4642/38457558385_3048e7fdd0_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21An3gt)Texas Mountain Trail off of Highway 170. Mexico on the right and the USA on the left. (https://flic.kr/p/21An3gt) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on Flickr

You always shoot great pictures. Bad news though, when the wall goes up, you'll be short of natural sunlight, and then how will your pictures look? Anyhow, keep 'em coming; the pictures I mean.

[tehrlich]

You always shoot great pictures. Bad news though, when the wall goes up, you'll be short of natural sunlight, and then how will your pictures look? Anyhow, keep 'em coming; the pictures I mean.
LOL! I'll make the wall an artistic part of the rule of thirds... :)

[SpyderBears]

Thanks for "taking us along" on your ryde! Your pics are gorgeous! It's been below zero and barely above here in Western MA all week! Supposed to snow again today :(
Poor Spyder is chilling out in the garage patiently (not really) awaiting Spring.

Enjoy your warm weather !

[Road-Kill]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4731/27595018239_39920b1741_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J3tFwx)Rio Grande Sunrise (https://flic.kr/p/J3tFwx) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on Flickr
Did you take this picture?
Seems too perfect....like a photo op.

[Markg]

I am also stuck in this midwest snow/cold. Just taking trips through your pictures & dreaming for spring weather. Great pics!

[RapidSpyder]

I am also stuck in this midwest snow/cold. Just taking trips through your pictures & dreaming for spring weather. Great pics!
I feel your pain, went out in the garage and started it up. Might have even braved a short trip to Walmart if the roads would not have been icy....

[Yazz]

Love that stretch of road...

Something for everyone! :2thumbs:

[tehrlich]

Did you take this picture?
Seems too perfect....like a photo op.

I am very certain that I took this picture! :)

When I'm riding, I'll scout out locations that look cool. When I get home, I'll plan out the sunset, sunrise, or Milky Way position and know exactly when and what angle to take the shot.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4419/37371314112_270d528943_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YWnKFW)Wind Mill Powered by Milky Way (https://flic.kr/p/YWnKFW) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on Flickr

[tehrlich]

I'm just a dumb Texan, but why couldn't you use something like this for the snow? Might be fun!

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[cptjam]

Todd,
come to Tombstone in a couple of weeks. We have a small get together but need a talented photographer!! 12-14 Jan. You are most welcome!
We are looking at 66-68 for the next week here in Las Vegas. Got so tired of snow, ice, gloom - we packed up and moved! We see no downside! Yes, it gets hot in the summer, but since we travel so much, it is no problem!!
cheers!
Joe

[tehrlich]

Todd,
come to Tombstone in a couple of weeks. We have a small get together but need a talented photographer!! 12-14 Jan. You are most welcome!
We are looking at 66-68 for the next week here in Las Vegas. Got so tired of snow, ice, gloom - we packed up and moved! We see no downside! Yes, it gets hot in the summer, but since we travel so much, it is no problem!!
cheers!
Joe
Oh, man. Wish I could!! Love the Las Vegas area. I'm teaching a class that Friday. Keep me up on other events. I'll be glad to take some pics!

[Deanna777]

Thanks for the picture!

We were on the sleds this week-end.

Deanna

[tehrlich]

Cold weather hit Texas finally! I had to ride today though. Spent 4 hours zipping around Austin at 30 degrees. Not too bad!

-https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4645/39408761612_a00f701533_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/233qcR7)Austin 360 Bridge Ryde with Spyder (https://flic.kr/p/233qcR7) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on Flickr

[Yazz]

Supposed to get into the 20s in Houston tonight. Get your pets, plants and pipes ready for the freeze. BRRR...

[Deanna777]

Cold weather hit Texas finally! I had to ride today though. Spent 4 hours zipping around Austin at 30 degrees. Not too bad!

-https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4645/39408761612_a00f701533_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/233qcR7)Austin 360 Bridge Ryde with Spyder (https://flic.kr/p/233qcR7) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on FlickrThis morning we had -22 degrees with out the wind chill. This week a heat wave, suppose to be 20 degrees above zero, then back to the Deep Freeze. Hurry up spring!

Deanna

[Bob Denman]

:agree::shocked:
This weekend we're supposed the see minus twelve... :yikes:
Which is colder than we've seen in at least twenty years! :banghead:

[UtahPete]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4642/38457558385_3048e7fdd0_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21An3gt)Texas Mountain Trail off of Highway 170. Mexico on the right and the USA on the left. (https://flic.kr/p/21An3gt) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on Flickr
Great photography, Todd. As an avid amateur I can appreciate what goes into making one of these shots. As this photo shows, it's not the equipment, it's the photographer that is key.

[tehrlich]

Great photography, Todd. As an avid amateur I can appreciate what goes into making one of these shots. As this photo shows, it's not the equipment, it's the photographer that is key.
Well, thank you very much!

That was taken with my iPhone 7+. The lighting was just right to get this: just after sunrise and thin glowing clouds. Made it like a gigantic light box overhead.

One "trick" with your smart phone cameras during daylight hours: put your sunglass lens as close to the camera lens as you can. You have to hold it very still in the shot, but you have just made a makeshift ND filter. But, don't tell anyone. :)

[Deanna777]

:agree::shocked:
This weekend we're supposed the see minus twelve... :yikes:
Which is colder than we've seen in at least twenty years! :banghead:This coming week-end the wind chill they are saying is suppose to be -45. Hurry up spring!

Deanna

[Bob Denman]

It started snowing here at 6:00am... :gaah:

[Mikey]

It started snowing here at 6:00am... :gaah:
I am right with you there, work got called off, NO spring in sight!:yikes: But when it dose poke it's head out, look out the tires are going to turn down the road!:yes::yes::yes: 10- 18 in of snow and lots of wind:banghead:

[tehrlich]

Spyder Lines...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4687/25636490648_3c312ed5ec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F4pHvs)Spyder Lines (https://flic.kr/p/F4pHvs) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on Flickr

[Deanna777]

It started snowing here at 6:00am... :gaah:It started snowing here mid afternoon........:banghead: :yikes::gaah: Not sure how much snow we will get, but it is going to be COLD!!!!!!!!!!! Saturday night -20, factor in the wind chill -45....:gaah::gaah: Bob, can I borrow the flame thrower :roflblack::roflblack: Deanna

[tehrlich]

50's to 60's this weekend. Going to 20's this week in Texas. Was able to get a great 4 hour ride in today near Llano.

[tehrlich]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4756/38987515144_92c2f1a709_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22pccWY)LLano Sunset 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/22pccWY) by Todd Ehrlich (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132204920@N05/), on Flickr