Day trips

r65_steve · May 9, 2022

When I went to the Rally in TN, they had day trips figured out that you could load into your GPS. Will you all be doing that again?
I worked out a ride or two on Google maps, but curious to see what roads/places I might be missing. My goal (if there is such a thing on vacation) is to get out early for a few hours and spend the rest of the day lounging or volunteering around the rally.

We all like twisty roads, so I found some of that east of the Rally. I have never been to KS, so I thought I would plot a route to touch pavement there and maybe OK, but it doesn't look all that "exciting".

Suggestions?

RadioFlyer · May 21, 2022

Gee your question isn't getting much response here. Odd. Here is the loop we plan to do. We based it on the rating given highway 76 by Butler Motorcycle Maps.

jandhumphreyme · May 26, 2022

Americas National Churchill Museum

A destination on my radar is the National Churchill Museum on the Westminster Campus in Fulton, MO. I've no specific route to share but wanted to toss out the museum to those who may not otherwise know its so close by. https://www.nationalchurchillmuseum.org/

pglaves · May 26, 2022

Back when the BMW MOA Foundation was still putting on Camp GEARS for young/new riders at the national rallies, some of our most fun sessions were "Trip Planning". We used paper maps, GPS units, and mapping programs including Google Maps. We also used weather programs/apps and one year we even included a couple of State "construction status" web sites to add chaos and confusion. We posed as problems long trips and short sightseeing day trips too. We talked about routing fastest as well as "most fun" as criteria. Each student was charged with marking their preferred routes on paper maps, or in the case of cross-country trips their routing including highway numbers and via towns or cities. The kids loved it and I am pretty sure they learned a lot.

bicyclenut · May 29, 2022

I was working on a route similar to RadioFlyer, still finalizing details but some similar roads trying to hit some of the 1,2,3 rated roads by Butler Maps down south of Springfield, lunch in Eureka Springs, AR and about 250 miles total. Lots of good roads in this area within a short distance from Springfield, MO.

ragtoplvr · May 29, 2022

bicyclenut said:
I was working on a route similar to RadioFlyer, still finalizing details but some similar roads trying to hit some of the 1,2,3 rated roads by Butler Maps down south of Springfield, lunch in Eureka Springs, AR and about 250 miles total. Lots of good roads in this area within a short distance from Springfield, MO.

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Speaking of good roads, highway 187 thru beaver and over the golden gate bridge of the ozarks just north of eureka Springs has NEW pavement, not the chip and seal type, asphalt pavement. It is a winding scenic narrow road thru a pretty valley and is highly recommended. the bridge is a great photo op.

This road was full of cracks, loose edges, chugholes and hard to ride with any speed, just pretty. Now with great pavement.

Eureka Springs has Bubba BBQ, several bike themed eating places and the Mud Street Cafe, not to be missed IMHO. maybe just lucky bet the high gas prices seemed to be reducing motor homes clogging the wonderful 15 MPH turns so those inclined can enjoy the lean and the g force.

most of the pig trail pavement survived winter and is a great ride. Now the OARK General Store has ample covered outdoor seating.

Rod

Rod

lee · May 29, 2022

ragtoplvr said:
Speaking of good roads, highway 187 thru beaver and over the golden gate bridge of the ozarks just north of eureka Springs has NEW pavement, not the chip and seal type, asphalt pavement. It is a winding scenic narrow road thru a pretty valley and is highly recommended. the bridge is a great photo op.

Rod

I noticed his route took him close to Beaver. 187 over the bridge, then 62 into Eureka would be a good route.

Beaver Bridge and store.

Beaver Dam

bicyclenut · May 30, 2022

So I modified my route after some review and the recommendation from Lee to cross Beaver Bridge and some food recommendations from Darrell in Eureka Springs. My route is going to go counterclockwise so I do cross Beaver Bridge but don't take 62 into Eureka Springs. This route is 255 miles starting at Casey's in Springfield, MO, about 6 hours of riding time and 7.5-8 hours total depending on your stops. with a 9am start that puts you in Eureka Springs about 12:30pm for lunch and back to Springfield, MO about 4:30-5pm. I guess it depends on your riding style, stops, etc. but this allows for 2 stops and an hour lunch stop. I'll provide GPX files for route and open to any suggestions. I tried to hit as many Butler rated roads as possible yet trying to keep the distance close to 250 miles and the total time to about 8-9 hours total. With more stops you could plan to leave earlier or return later. I figured on maybe a Saturday ride to get back in time for closing ceremonies at Rally.

https://go.rever.co/54wa4lgZsqb

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vt75GEiZ_T0HI_LVptvM-K4-jyZ9V4-X/view?usp=sharing

lee · May 30, 2022

bicyclenut said:
So I modified my route after some review and the recommendation from Lee to cross Beaver Bridge and some food recommendations from Darrell in Eureka Springs. My route is going to go counterclockwise so I do cross Beaver Bridge but don't take 62 into Eureka Springs.

37 south out of Cassville is fairly straight and flat. 112 south out of Casssville going past Roaring River State Park might be a better option.

bicyclenut · May 30, 2022

OK, thanks, I did revise route based on this suggestion. Modified to take 112 and added gas stop along route rather than go into Cassville. Looking at topography the road is much better and not as flat as suggested. Altered the links and image in above post. Thanks Lee!

Lee said:
37 south out of Cassville is fairly straight and flat. 112 south out of Casssville going past Roaring River State Park might be a better option.

r65_steve · May 31, 2022

Thanks for bumping this up. I need to revisit some of the maps I made in Google/Basecamp. There's some kind of free ferry in AR that I was going to cross. Lemme see if I can find that again.

lee · May 31, 2022

R65_Steve said:
Thanks for bumping this up. I need to revisit some of the maps I made in Google/Basecamp. There's some kind of free ferry in AR that I was going to cross. Lemme see if I can find that again.

Peel Ferry crosses Bull Shoals Lake. Hwy 125

r65_steve · May 31, 2022

Lee said:
Peel Ferry crosses Bull Shoals Lake. Hwy 125
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Yeah that looks like what I found. Here's what I came up with so far.

cabnfvr · May 31, 2022

R65_Steve said:
...I have never been to KS, so I thought I would plot a route to touch pavement there and maybe OK, but it doesn't look all that "exciting".

Suggestions?

The Rainbow Bridge west of Joplin on Route 66 is a nice stop if you are interested in old bridges. We've been there a few times, picking up old Route 66 side roads along the way.

r65_steve · May 31, 2022

CABNFVR said:
The Rainbow Bridge west of Joplin on Route 66 is a nice stop if you are interested in old bridges. We've been there a few times, picking up old Route 66 side roads along the way.
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Looks like I could use up the rest of my rear tire there as well! I'm also planning a day where I go touch pavement in KS and OK, cause I never have so I will add this to the punch list.

Visian · May 31, 2022

You can download a GPX from this site...

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foxthorn · Jun 3, 2022

Day Rides

Here are 3 day rides that I made up (based on Butler maps and other ideas found online)... the gpx tracks are attached

jwjones63 · Jun 3, 2022

My family owned a ranch near Bull Shoals Lake in MO. It will not be hard to find twisty roads in that part of MO since many of the roads follow ridge lines. US Hwy 160 is an example. It probably doesn't have a straight section longer then a mile in the western part of the State. MO Rt 95 is very similar also.

4spanthony · Jun 4, 2022

If you go to Eureka Springs consider Bentonville AR about 40 miles west. Specifically Crystal Bridges.

skibum69 · Jun 5, 2022

Went to visit my uncle in Boston on Friday.

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