The Ozarks - HERDSTOCK PreRun & Mini Meet

[Boss]

I'm not good at documentary and I'm sure CLL375 will chime in as they (CLL and MrM) really did take a lot of video! As you know from previous post and pictures, it was amazing riding there and then topping it off with the rides through Branson via ferry and the deep mountain hills/turns!

It was wicked as if it wasn't real. You go through slopes that seemed as if you were on a roller-coaster ride! Then you add the turns that you really can't call them turns because they are not turns! They are more like bents on the road instead of turns! lol

Here are some of the images of our journey!


CLL375 packing everything to make sure he's got all the necessities for the trip!



MrM (Mike) with his loaded up Crossbone!



My biked packed to the max - I don't need make-up or extra shoes. I pack light.




CLL getting ready to take amazing pictures before we leave from the Harley Davidson dealer!





Fueling as we move along!




CLL375 contemplating what he got himself into!




MrM also wondering what he got himself into as well....




We made it to the HUB (motel) where HERDSTOCK II will be held.



Campground over-looking the motel -




More of the campground -




Where we can have our toasty fire and at the far back is the campground. I am at the second level of the complex taking the picture.


The back side of the motel -



The restaurant at the motel -



Food PORN!







And here is a short video of the camping site -

[Boss]

The following morning we head to Harrison just about 9 miles north of the HUB. CLL is setting up his camera to capture as much as he can! MrM has his rigged really good with video cam and captured almost everything. Waiting to get a copy of what he was able to take!










What a great place - The service was excellent and the food was really good as well!



CLL and MrM before entering the Cafe for breakfast Friday morning!


Sorry but we ate breakfast before I was reminded about the food PORN! Maybe next time...

[Boss]

We went through some slopes that were amazing. I think one of the other guys got the video and will post down the road. Here we are waiting for the ferry ride into Missouri.











Nice looking FLHX Bike of the Month Nomination (hint hint)



CLL375 -



TheBoss




MrM on the ferry -

[Boss]

Then Saturday morning we have the pleasure of meeting the owner of this helmet....

[Boss]

Well...Here he is! The one and only wicked rider TRAIL DUST! When you talk to him, he is very mild manner and I thought that if I told him to lead, that he would do it safely. Well....SAFETY for sure. We were going to make it to the other side real fast. If not going over a cliff....well some how.

Facn8me was the same! They both have very good riding skills specially through the mountains. We have really nothing but flat grounds in Texas. CLL did have an opportunity to ride what's known out here as the 3 sisters but said that was nothing compared to what we experienced. What a thrill of a ride! Great lead and a pleasure of meeting the guys!




CLL - TheBoss - Trail Dust (Now I know why he calls himself......Trail Dust)




CLL - MrM - Trail Dust







Then came along Facn8me to join us on the run!!!






MrM - Facn8me - Boss - Trail Dust




CLL in this picture now!



And away we went to the tiny winding roads that were tight and narrow! Here is one of our first stops!
















I saw the elevation at 2300 at one point.

[check_valve]

Wow, are you passing Richmond by any chance :D

Nice pictures dude

[Boss]

check...you can't go to bed at 6:30AM to ride this one! You really need to be fully rested!!! lol

[vlade]

Man thats alota ugly packed inta jus four people

[Boss]

Then came along our second stop - Read the sign...

[jirvin]

I like how the hotel filled in the outdoor pool and now it is grass! The pool lounge chairs are still around the outside of the "pool"! lol
Great looking group and thank you to all for checking out the site for Herdstock II.

Whoa! Impassible hair pin turns?! What gear were you in thru those? lol

[vlade]

I like how the hotel filled in the outdoor pool and now it is grass! The pool lounge chairs are still around the outside of the "pool"! lol
Great looking group and thank you to all for checking out the site for Herdstock II.

Wasnt nobody really knew how to swim in Arkasaw

[jirvin]

Wasnt nobody really knew how to swim in Arkasaw

It might be a deal breaker for me! I wanted to show off my Herd Speedo!!

[Boss]

Then back to the HUB's restaurant. Wait till CLL post up some more pictures and videos as he had the opportunity to shoot some while riding! I was holding for dear life!!! lol




Trail Dust




Food Porn

[vlade]

It might be a deal breaker for me! I wanted to show off my Herd Speedo!!

Theres a crik nearby I'm sure ,, I dont see no RV plugs or picinic tables though

[Boss]

I like how the hotel filled in the outdoor pool and now it is grass! The pool lounge chairs are still around the outside of the "pool"! lol
Great looking group and thank you to all for checking out the site for Herdstock II.

Whoa! Impassible hair pin turns?! What gear were you in thru those? lol

Slow gear....fast gear....low gear....slow down gear.....turn gear.....up hill gear.....down hill with a sharp turn gear.....smell my own burnt clutch gear.....stay in your lane gear....that guy behind me missed me gear....LOL