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Pics from the 8th Annual Roadrunner Rally in Fort Stockton, August 19, 2006

Heading out on the Poker Run Saturday morning. We got an early start (7:30 am) and were able to enjoy the best (coolest) part of the day. We had a meeting at 1, so we instead of running the full trip we went to Alpine, over to Fort Davis, then back again. The weather was perfect, and the scenery was at it’s best.

Beautiful riding roads of West Texas. THIS is why these roads are rated the best to ride in Texas! This picture was taken on highway 67 on the way back from Alpine. See those great mountains, the clarity of the day…I really wanted to get more pictures on this ride, especially coming into Fort Davis from Alpine. The conditions were perfect to show off just how great this area is for riding, but like I said earlier, appointments to keep and all, so no stopping for me to take pics.

There was a good sized crowd Saturday afternoon. Lots of great bikes and friendly folks. This pictures doesn’t show half of the bikes that were there, but you get a good idea of the variety of models and people that attended. No one felt out of place.

“First Impressions” The first custom-built bike from West Texas Custom Cycles. I’ve been meaning to get pics of this bike over at the shop for a month now, but this one really does it justice. That’s Michael, one of the bike’s builders.

After the Poker Run, we kept running into people we knew. And because I got sidetracked talking and having a good time, “someone” got my camera and somehow I ended up in this picture. Sorry.

Even rain can’t spoil the fun. It poured for about 30 minutes, and then backed off to a sprinkle, and people started venturing back out from under the dryness of the pavilion. Funny thing is, some of these folks will ride in the rain, but lord forbid if the rain just falls on the bike. A few of them rushed to get their bikes under cover when the rain started.

By the time it was over, the park looked like it had a creek running through it. Some of the bikes had to be moved with a whole lot of help since they were sinking (and even falling over). Luckily we parked on higher ground.

Another highlight was watching the new assistant superintendent of the school district belt out “Feel like Makin’ Love” on stage on Friday night and getting to card all the people trying to buy beer at the drink stand. I could have done without the near-naked middle aged hootchies but I guess it just wouldn’t be a bike rally without them.
It was a heck of a weekend, and I think everyone had a wonderful time. GOOD JOB to everyone involved in planning this event, and one last thing: The proceeds go to the Dollars for Scholars fund, which gives scholarships to local kids (and adults) to get their degrees. Great rally for a great cause. I look forward to next year.