christaylor123
New member
I'm planning a trip back to Alabama from Tucson in the next few weeks (picking up a new bike from Iron Horse) and wondered if any Lone Star locals or TX vet travelers could weigh in on my plan. After I pick up the bike I want to ride east until I reach the Abilene area where I'll get a hotel for some rest. After some sleep, I'll head back out and if needed, I've got some friends in Meridian, MS that I can use for a place to grab a nap before making the last push up to Huntsville, AL.
My first question is about stopping in Abilene - is that an okay place to park a bike at a hotel in the wee hours (one of the hotels near 20)? Is there a better option for a stopping point? Abilene is a little over 11 hours from Iron Horse (according to goggle box) so I could go a little further. Maybe a certain area of Dallas is best?
Also, is 20 the best choice for crossing the state? Did it a couple months ago in a pickup hauling a trailer and traffic was never that bad. We were team driving though, so we didn't have to stop other than for gas and food. Not looking to sightsee, just get back home relatively quickly.
Thanks in advance!
My first question is about stopping in Abilene - is that an okay place to park a bike at a hotel in the wee hours (one of the hotels near 20)? Is there a better option for a stopping point? Abilene is a little over 11 hours from Iron Horse (according to goggle box) so I could go a little further. Maybe a certain area of Dallas is best?
Also, is 20 the best choice for crossing the state? Did it a couple months ago in a pickup hauling a trailer and traffic was never that bad. We were team driving though, so we didn't have to stop other than for gas and food. Not looking to sightsee, just get back home relatively quickly.
Thanks in advance!