aharbi Posted April 17, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 17, 2011 Just returned from seven days of riding the Ozarks, Missouri and Oklahoma. Some of the best riding I have ever experienced (not scenery but roads, the scenery ain't bad). Twists, turns, up hills down hills, switchbacks. Ft Smith, Harrison, Jasper, Mt Judea, Pig Trail, Eureka Springs, Branson, Yellville, Tahlequah, Sallisaw. 2,500 miles of fun. Had no idea such great riding existed in that area. I have 1,300 pictures and over 5GB of videos. It will take me some time to sort, edit and post them. The folks were "Texas friendly" and the prices for food and lodging were very reasonable. Now that I know a little bit more about the area I'm going to ride it again. We had mapped out all the routes on our GPS prior to the trip but changed plans once there taking the routes suggested by the local folks. We used these the most often: Let's Ride Motorcycle Riding Guide of the Ozarks PDF Map files Next time I will stay in the Jasper area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted April 17, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 17, 2011 That is absolutely some of my favorite riding. There just seems to be road after road of really good riding. BOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiestar Posted April 17, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 17, 2011 Our favorite areas too and we're blessed to be a couple hours from it. We'll be in Eureka soon and definitely the end of June for the Meet and Greet. Glad you had a safe, good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlover Posted April 17, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 17, 2011 My wife and I plan to spend a week down there in May. Since she won't ride I will leave the bike at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehrd1 Posted April 17, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 17, 2011 The other motorcycle board i belong to, have riding meet & greets at The Hub in Marble Falls, AR 2ce a year. the next one is June 2 - 5. It's owned by 2 of the nicest people you'll ever want to meet & know. http://www.hubinfo.com/ The funest road around is Hwy 123, and the AR 'dragon'....it's not only very very twisty, but it's elevation rises a LOT in a very short distance. so not only is it twisty, it's STEEP. very exciting road. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l20/wehrd1/fall%202008%20BrVR%20rally/theyarentkidding-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted April 17, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 17, 2011 The other motorcycle board i belong to, have riding meet & greets at The Hub in Marble Falls, AR 2ce a year. the next one is June 2 - 5. It's owned by 2 of the nicest people you'll ever want to meet & know. http://www.hubinfo.com/ The funest road around is Hwy 123, and the AR 'dragon'....it's not only very very twisty, but it's elevation rises a LOT in a very short distance. so not only is it twisty, it's STEEP. very exciting road. We had the VR International rally at the Hub 2 years ago. I cut my teeth riding motorcycles in south central Missouri, going to college at Rolla and my Grandparents and parents retired to Mtn. Home AR. Beautiful country. Winters can be brisk compared to Georgia, so I think I'll stay put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cortalan Posted April 17, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 17, 2011 The other motorcycle board i belong to, have riding meet & greets at The Hub in Marble Falls, AR 2ce a year. the next one is June 2 - 5. It's owned by 2 of the nicest people you'll ever want to meet & know. http://www.hubinfo.com/ The funest road around is Hwy 123, and the AR 'dragon'....it's not only very very twisty, but it's elevation rises a LOT in a very short distance. so not only is it twisty, it's STEEP. very exciting road. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l20/wehrd1/fall%202008%20BrVR%20rally/theyarentkidding-1.jpg DANGIT! I was gonna say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted April 18, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 18, 2011 Me and several friends will be heading up that way May 6th thru the 12th. We were going to go last year and decided to go to TN due to of all things remnants of a hurricane. Can't wait to get there this year...Woo-Hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehrd1 Posted April 18, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 18, 2011 The Hub is an awesome place to stay...and some of the best prime rib you'll sink your teeth into at their on site restaurant, Scooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxndad Posted April 18, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 18, 2011 Was out there in 2006, great riding for sure. Just about any road is great. We saw some road warning signs I have never seen before We need to get back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlover Posted April 18, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 18, 2011 Me and several friends will be heading up that way May 6th thru the 12th. We were going to go last year and decided to go to TN due to of all things remnants of a hurricane. Can't wait to get there this year...Woo-Hoo! We will be there May 9-17 in the Silver Dollar city area. Maybe we will see ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharbi Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted April 18, 2011 Yep, we rode Hwy 123. Here is a[ame=http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/aharbi/2011%20April%20Ozark%20Ride/?action=view¤t=042011AR123.mp4]2011 April Ozark Ride :: Riding the Ozarks video by aharbi - Photobucket@@AMEPARAM@@http://vid278.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/aharbi/2011%20April%20Ozark%20Ride/042011AR123.mp4@@AMEPARAM@@vid278@@AMEPARAM@@278@@AMEPARAM@@kk100/aharbi/2011%20April%20Ozark%20Ride/042011AR123@@AMEPARAM@@mp4[/ame]. Our videographer got a little excited going into some of the turns while filming and holding on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted April 18, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 18, 2011 We will be there May 9-17 in the Silver Dollar city area. Maybe we will see ya! Hey Mark, it'd be nice to see a fellow venturerider while out there. I'll keep my eye open for a MM. We'll get some coffee or some ice cream or both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlover Posted April 18, 2011 Share #14 Posted April 18, 2011 Hey Mark, it'd be nice to see a fellow venturerider while out there. I'll keep my eye open for a MM. We'll get some coffee or some ice cream or both! We will probably be in the cage. Wife doesn't ride. I need to update my bike as I am on an 07 Tour Deluxe. I will watch for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctraylor Posted April 18, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 18, 2011 Just returned from seven days of riding the Ozarks, Missouri and Oklahoma. Some of the best riding I have ever experienced (not scenery but roads, the scenery ain't bad). Twists, turns, up hills down hills, switchbacks. Ft Smith, Harrison, Jasper, Mt Judea, Pig Trail, Eureka Springs, Branson, Yellville, Tahlequah, Sallisaw. 2,500 miles of fun. Had no idea such great riding existed in that area. I have 1,300 pictures and over 5GB of videos. It will take me some time to sort, edit and post them. The folks were "Texas friendly" and the prices for food and lodging were very reasonable. Now that I know a little bit more about the area I'm going to ride it again. We had mapped out all the routes on our GPS prior to the trip but changed plans once there taking the routes suggested by the local folks. We used these the most often: Let's Ride Motorcycle Riding Guide of the Ozarks PDF Map files Next time I will stay in the Jasper area. You was close to me. I live in Mountain Home, look me up when you are in that area. Curtis Traylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phill12 Posted April 18, 2011 Share #16 Posted April 18, 2011 good video of 123. 14 and 123 are some of the best roads IF you like lazy curves. Here is our video of the trip Sat. "A DAY IN THE TWISTIES" http://www.photoshow.com/watch/RI5su4zT pHILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooder1 Posted April 18, 2011 Share #17 Posted April 18, 2011 Hey Mark, it'd be nice to see a fellow venturerider while out there. I'll keep my eye open for a MM. We'll get some coffee or some ice cream or both! Ok all you folks coming down need to call me, number in profile. We can meet up for coffee or what ever I live 60 miles straight east of Branson on us160. If you need a place to spend the night I have a cottage with a full bath and a full size bed to crash. All are welcome plenty of camping space. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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