Ride to Meers, OK - Sept. 22

mobandy78 · 09-17-2012, 12:08 PM

So, if weather is good, My Dad & I are going to make a run to Meers, OK for their burgers/food. Thinking of running Rt. 66 from Tulsa/Sapulpa to OKC, then I-44 down to Meers. After Meers, we want to go North up through Red Rock Canyon State Park in Hinton, OK. Anyone is welcome to join up. I know Pretzel, Skeeter, & Dewey have shown interest. We'll probably leave home around 7:00-7:30am (I'm guessing) to try and get to Meers by 11:30-12:00 for lunch. Looks like it's about 70 miles from Meers to Hinton. Haven't figured out the route home from there yet.

dewey405 · 09-17-2012, 08:58 PM

In, buddy might ride along. He rides an Ultra Classic so he will give us street cred ;)

mobandy78 · 09-18-2012, 09:10 AM

Not a problem. I'm getting ready to email another couple that ride a HD trike. They should come along too.

Pretzel · 09-18-2012, 12:21 PM

Question for ya... is 44 a toll road on the other side of OKC?

mobandy78 · 09-18-2012, 02:22 PM

Looks like it. I've never been down that way. Doesn't look like there is a quick way to get there from OKC. We might be able to go South through Newcastle, then through Blanchard, Chickasha... then south on 81 to 17/277 West. Looks like it's 84 miles (1 hr 54 mins) from the exit for Newcastle to Meers.

BTW, how does meeting at the convenience store at the 66/33 junction sound? Meet there at 8:00?

dewey405 · 09-18-2012, 02:24 PM

It is, and depending on your timetable I have an alternate route that is a little longer but not by much, about 21 minutes longer and much more interesting than I-44 the whole way.

http://goo.gl/maps/iYNDj

Also, from Meers to Hinton you HAVE to go through the wildlife refuge...it is a shame to go all that way and then go north from Meers. Again it adds about 30 minutes on the back end but an hour for much better ride seems worth it. BUT that adds to your already long day so let me know. Here is the route I would suggest.

http://goo.gl/maps/x1lmx

mobandy78 · 09-18-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dewey405

It is, and depending on your timetable I have an alternate route that is a little longer but not by much, about 21 minutes longer and much more interesting than I-44 the whole way.

http://goo.gl/maps/iYNDj

Also, from Meers to Hinton you HAVE to go through the wildlife refuge...it is a shame to go all that way and then go north from Meers. Again it adds about 30 minutes on the back end but an hour for much better ride seems worth it. BUT that adds to your already long day so let me know. Here is the route I would suggest.

http://goo.gl/maps/x1lmx

Sounds good to me, Dewey! Where would be a good spot to meet you guys on your end? I've never been to that side of the city, so it's all new area to me. Once we meet up with you, we can let you lead the route down to Meers and out from there. Seems like you know the way around there. I think a trip up to the top of the hill/mountain would be a good stop too.

I mean, since we're there and all, we might as well.

dewey405 · 09-18-2012, 03:04 PM

Oh you REALLY don't want me leading, lol. This is my first ride with more than two of us. I will make a ride planner route for a gps so you guys can use it.

mobandy78 · 09-18-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dewey405

Oh you REALLY don't want me leading, lol. This is my first ride with more than two of us. I will make a ride planner route for a gps so you guys can use it.

Not a problem.

Looks like we follow Hwy 277 out of Chickasha all the way to Meers. Easy enough to look for road signs.

Pretzel · 09-18-2012, 03:23 PM

HOPING I can get my new tire in and installed by then! Then I'll be a bit more stress free... LOL

mobandy78 · 09-18-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pretzel

HOPING I can get my new tire in and installed by then! Then I'll be a bit more stress free... LOL

You better!

We gotta get some miles on your new ride!

Have you heard or seen Skeeter? Is he going to go along?

Pretzel · 09-18-2012, 03:49 PM

In the other post, sounded like he and his brother are coming along.

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Originally Posted by skeeterv

I would like to go to Meers sometime for one of those burger, heard they are really good! We'll see how the weather looks as we get closer to the 22nd. As long as it's not raining, I'm ready to ride!

mobandy78 · 09-18-2012, 03:51 PM

That's what I was thinking, just haven't heard from him in the last couple of days.

Pretzel · 09-18-2012, 03:58 PM

Really close to the tread wear stripes so a little anxious. Do the "tire ship out fast" dance for me!

There's still tread... Barely.

dewey405 · 09-18-2012, 04:24 PM

What, you don't have to worry at all, Oklahoma roads are great for tires

09-17-2012, 12:08 PM	#1
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Ride to Meers, OK - Sept. 22 So, if weather is good, My Dad & I are going to make a run to Meers, OK for their burgers/food. Thinking of running Rt. 66 from Tulsa/Sapulpa to OKC, then I-44 down to Meers. After Meers, we want to go North up through Red Rock Canyon State Park in Hinton, OK. Anyone is welcome to join up. I know Pretzel, Skeeter, & Dewey have shown interest. We'll probably leave home around 7:00-7:30am (I'm guessing) to try and get to Meers by 11:30-12:00 for lunch. Looks like it's about 70 miles from Meers to Hinton. Haven't figured out the route home from there yet. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by mobandy78; 09-17-2012 at 12:11 PM.
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09-17-2012, 08:58 PM	#2
dewey405 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 384	In, buddy might ride along. He rides an Ultra Classic so he will give us street cred ;) __________________ 2012 Nomad 1700 VBA #02021 VROC #34848
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09-18-2012, 09:10 AM	#3
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Not a problem. I'm getting ready to email another couple that ride a HD trike. They should come along too. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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09-18-2012, 12:21 PM	#4
Pretzel Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NE Oklahoma Posts: 272	Question for ya... is 44 a toll road on the other side of OKC? __________________ Help a child, change the world! BACA Pretzel - Flyin' the highways in OK! '08 Vulcan 1600 Nomad - "Grace" Candy Fire Red/Metallic Diablo Black B.A.C.A. Member, Oklahoma Chapter VBA #02190
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09-18-2012, 02:22 PM	#5
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Looks like it. I've never been down that way. Doesn't look like there is a quick way to get there from OKC. We might be able to go South through Newcastle, then through Blanchard, Chickasha... then south on 81 to 17/277 West. Looks like it's 84 miles (1 hr 54 mins) from the exit for Newcastle to Meers. BTW, how does meeting at the convenience store at the 66/33 junction sound? Meet there at 8:00? __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by mobandy78; 09-18-2012 at 02:41 PM.
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09-18-2012, 02:24 PM	#6
dewey405 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 384	It is, and depending on your timetable I have an alternate route that is a little longer but not by much, about 21 minutes longer and much more interesting than I-44 the whole way. http://goo.gl/maps/iYNDj Also, from Meers to Hinton you HAVE to go through the wildlife refuge...it is a shame to go all that way and then go north from Meers. Again it adds about 30 minutes on the back end but an hour for much better ride seems worth it. BUT that adds to your already long day so let me know. Here is the route I would suggest. http://goo.gl/maps/x1lmx __________________ 2012 Nomad 1700 VBA #02021 VROC #34848 Last edited by dewey405; 09-18-2012 at 02:27 PM.
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09-18-2012, 03:04 PM	#8
dewey405 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 384	Oh you REALLY don't want me leading, lol. This is my first ride with more than two of us. I will make a ride planner route for a gps so you guys can use it. __________________ 2012 Nomad 1700 VBA #02021 VROC #34848
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09-18-2012, 03:23 PM	#10
Pretzel Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NE Oklahoma Posts: 272	HOPING I can get my new tire in and installed by then! Then I'll be a bit more stress free... LOL __________________ Help a child, change the world! BACA Pretzel - Flyin' the highways in OK! '08 Vulcan 1600 Nomad - "Grace" Candy Fire Red/Metallic Diablo Black B.A.C.A. Member, Oklahoma Chapter VBA #02190
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09-18-2012, 03:51 PM	#13
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	That's what I was thinking, just haven't heard from him in the last couple of days. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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09-18-2012, 03:58 PM	#14
Pretzel Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NE Oklahoma Posts: 272	Really close to the tread wear stripes so a little anxious. Do the "tire ship out fast" dance for me! There's still tread... Barely. __________________ Help a child, change the world! BACA Pretzel - Flyin' the highways in OK! '08 Vulcan 1600 Nomad - "Grace" Candy Fire Red/Metallic Diablo Black B.A.C.A. Member, Oklahoma Chapter VBA #02190
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09-18-2012, 04:24 PM	#15
dewey405 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 384	What, you don't have to worry at all, Oklahoma roads are great for tires __________________ 2012 Nomad 1700 VBA #02021 VROC #34848
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