Talimena & Eureka Springs

OCT 2012 TALIMENA & EUREKA SPRINGS

A GREAT RIDE Entire Ride thru Three THROUGH THE States HILLS OF ARKANSAS This trip makes a great 3-4 day ride on the Talimena Scenic Highway and onto Eureka Springs TRIP SUMMARY

From Dallas this trip takes you up into Oklahoma and Arkansas and into some of the best and most scenic riding in the United States. This ride is not for beginning riders and represents some diﬃcult riding, but everyone should be able to handle it if they ride at a speed to match their ability. Riders are taken on many tight and decreasing radius corners alongside steep hills

Directions and maps are informational only. We make no warranties on the accuracy of their content, road conditions or route usability or expeditiousness. You assume all risk of use. Sport Ryder Rentals, LLC shall not be liable to you for any loss or delay resulting from your use of these maps and directions. Copyright 2009, Sport Ryder Rentals,LLC [1] and sharp drop-offs, but the reward is an area • Leg Three takes you back to Mena via 1501 Gaylord Trail that is scenic and great to ride. This ride is so Hot Springs but on a totally different Grapevine, TX 7605 enjoyable and convenient to Dallas that you will route. www.gaylordhotels.com see why we consider Arkansas the United (817) 778-2000 • Leg Four retraces the Talimena Scenic States’ hidden gem. Drive and back into Dallas, but again via Courtyard by Marriot • Leg One starts off leaving Dallas and a different route. Both the Courtyard and Fairfield are located a heads to Talihena and on to Mena via little further from DFW but even closer to us. Both are very nice hotels at a reasonable rate. Paris, TX and the Talimena Scenic Drive. • Leg Two All the way into the Ouachita DALLAS 2701 Lake Vista Drive Forest to Hot Springs and up to Eureka Dallas is a gateway to the west made popular in Lewisville, Texas 75067 USA TV shows, movies and other media. Around the (972) 316-3100 Springs. world, Dallas and Texas are synonymous. Even Fairfield Inn though this is the start of the trip and many 2697 Lake Vista Drive people wish to get to riding, don’t forget about Lewisville, TX 75067 the many sights to see while in Dallas. From (972) 899-6900 the somber site of the Kennedy assassina- Best Western tion to the site of the hit TV show - there are just too many to list here. Don’t forget about 13333 N Stemmons Fwy Dallas’ world class dining, shopping and Dallas, TX 75234 DALLAS nightlife. (972) 241-8521 If you get a chance, visit Fort Worth which is just a short drive away. In the middle of Fort Worth is Sundance square, which is a vibrant and lively city center or take in the TALIMENA once daily cattle run through the city streets The Talimena Scenic Drive is within close at the Stockyards just to the north. reach of the DFW area. There are several ways Suggested hotel and lodging: to get there from Dallas. This map first takes you up 271 to Talihina. On the return trip, you will Our shop is convenient to both DFW Inter- come down 144 and 259 through Broken Bow national Airport and Love Field. The sug- and Beavers Bend State Park. The Scenic Drive gested locations below our arranged from itself takes you into the western most portion of more expensive to least and all are fairly the Ouachita Mountains ( pronounced "Washita" close to Sport Ryder Rentals Carrollton ) - the only mountain range in the US to run east location. to west instead of north-south. Make sure to Gaylord Resort watch the weather. Cloudy weather in Talihina The Gaylord is a lovely resort just north of usually means that the Scenic Drive will be the DFW airport and a short drive from our foggy and wet - so take care. This is not to say it TEXAS location. It is a destination in and of itself... is necessarily impassable; however, extra care

Take care on your trip... of the ride is through a good kit with CO2 car- sparsely populated areas. tridges can be worth its While all of this trip is Watch your water, gasoline, weight in gold ( all of our through areas that are well and cell phone charge - but rentals come with tire re- travelled, care must be don’t rely on your phone. pair kits ). Also take care taken while planning any Some areas have no that you do not bite off long ride on a motorcycle. service.Pack a tire repair more that you can chew - ex- Check the weather carefully kit. Tire punctures are the pect to average about 50 before you go and each day most likely mechanical fail- miles per hour after stops for that day’s ride. Bring ure to happen on the road, a and rests have been figured appropriate clothing. Some into your day...

Budget Inn 1018 Hwy 71 N. Mena, AR Skyline Cafe 479.394.2400 618 Mena Street HOT SPRINGS Mena, AR See our inset for more details on Hot Springs. Limetree Inn 479.394.5152 Suggested hotel and lodging: 804 Hwy 71 N. Mena, AR True North The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa 239 Central Avenue 800.536.4366 615 Mena Street Hot Springs, AR 71901 Mena, AR 501.623.7771 Suggested Dining: 479.394.2928 The Branding Iron 1110 Hwy 71S Mena AR 479.437.4240

LEAVING DALLAS PARIS TO TALIHINA CAREFUL NOW! There are alot of highways and road Take 121 east until I-75. You’ll take I-75 Talimena Scenic Drive is basically AR -88. changes so make sure you know the way. north for a bit to again catch 121 heading Follow it directly into Mena. This section of Take 271 out of Paris until the Indian Turn- east. At Bonham, follow 82 all the way into roadway is remote and challenging. Many pike. Take it north. At Anlers you are going Paris. This segment is fairly quick and easy of the corners hold surprises such as de- to take OK 3 for just a bit east and then to follow.. creasing radiuses and changing cambers. jump on OK 2 to the NE until you hit 271 Be careful and do not ride beyond your which will take you directl y into Talihina.

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Magazine Mountain 10

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LEAVING MENA MAGAZINE MOUNTAIN EUREKA SPRINGS Head out of Hot Springs on Hwy 7. Follow Leaving Mena, follow Hwy 8 out of town. In Follow 309 north from Magazine Mountain. 10 oﬀ to the NW and after Danville, start the Ouachita National Forest, you will be After Ozark look for Hwy 23. Take it to the looking for 309 to take you north. Soon looking for Hwy 27 to head to the NE. Fol- north and follow it directly into Eureka after look for, and follow, the signs for low it north of Lake Ouachita and then Springs. catch Hwy 7 into Hot Springs. Magazine Mountain.

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Hwy 7 is a great scenic drive with 7 many overlooks and places to stop. Take your time...

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Liberty Road Old Dallas Road

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LEAVING EUREKA ONTO MENA CAREFUL NOW! Take 70 to the SW out of Hot Springs. At This section of roadway is remote and chal- SPRINGS 271, take it to the NW and immediately look Returning to Hot Springs is easy. Take 63 lenging. Many of the corners hold surprises for Old Dallas Rd which you will take to the east back to Harrison. At Harrison, pick up such as decreasing radiuses and changing east. Take a sharp left at Liberty Road and Scenic Hwy 7 and take it directly into Hot cambers. Be careful and do not ride be- then a slight right onto Hwy 8. Follow this Springs. yond your abilities. highway right into Mena.

[5] Comfort Suites 320 Nash Street. 271 Talimena Hot Springs, AR 71913 501.624.3800

1884 Wildwood B&B 808 Park Avenue 144 Hot Springs, AR 71901 501.624.4267 259 Suggested Dining: 195 Belle Arti Ristorante 719 Central Ave 37 Hot Springs, AR 501.624.7474 121 82 Grady’s Grill 100 Park Avenue Hot Springs, AR 501.623.5511

Brick House Grill 801 Central Avenue, Suite 24 877.643.4972 Hot Springs, AR Basin Park Hotel 501.321.2926 12 Spring Street Eureka Springs, AR Rogue’s Manor 877.643.4972 124 Spring Street Eureka Springs, AR EUREKA Palace Hotel and Bathhouse 800.250.5827 135 Spring Street Eureka Springs, AR The Cliﬀ House SPRINGS, AR 479.253.7474 AR 7 Jasper, AR ( actually south of Jasper ) Suggested hotel and lodging: Suggested Dining: 870.446.2292 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa The Balcony Restaurant 75 Prospect Avenue 12 Spring Street Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs, AR 800.342.9766

TALAMENA TO IDABEL IDABEL TO PARIS BACK TO DALLAS Take 37 west out of Idabel. Just afterr you Take Talimena Scenic Drive back out of From Paris, follow Hwy 82 back to Bon- cross the Texas border, catch FM 195 to Mena to Talihina. At Talihena, take 271 ham. Then take 121 to the southeast. When the west. This road will take you directly south. Whe 271 veers west, stay straight on 121 hits I-75, follow it south before again into Paris. 259. Follow 259 all the way through Broken picking up 121 to the west. Follow 121 until Bow and into Idabel . I-35 and take I-35 south. Get oﬀ at the Beltline exit and we are on the right.

[6] HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

Most riders approach Hot Springs from the west on 270. We have you coming into Hot Springs from the north from 298. Highwy 298 intersects Central Avenue in the middle of downtown Hot Springs near Bathhouse row. Since being “discovered” by Hernando de Soto ( he was actually told about the healing springs by local Indians ) in 1541, the therapuetic min- eral waters of Hot Springs have been used for their medicinal affects. As one of America’s first resort areas, the town really hit its heyday in the 30’s when Chicago mobsters made the place famous as they escaped the “heat” back up North. During the 30’s, the bath house district was bustling but the local alcohol, speakeasy’s, gambling, and prostitution contributed to the area’s popularity and made it a home away from home for the Chicago gangsters. While the more colorful aspects of the city’s past are gone, you will still find much to do in this eclectic city. Make sure you check out the Historic Downtown one bath house District and Bathhouse Row where there is only still in operation. An eclectic city Check out the BUCKSTAFF BATH with many things Buckstaff for to do! the authentic HOUSE Hot Springs experience. Also, make sure you c h e c k o u t t h e tower on top of Lookout Mountain. This is the third tower to be built on this location and from it’s 216 foot height, you can see most of the Ouachita Na- tional Forest and t h e D i a m o n d Lakes area.

509 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71901 Phone: 501.623.2308

[7] EUREKA SPRINGS, AR

Eureka Springs, Arkansas is one of the most unique and popular motorcycling destina- tions in the area. The town dates back to the early 1800’s and was built in the Victorian style and maintains the same character today. There are plenty of places to stay, eat, and plenty to do in town. Also, almost every road leaving Eureka Springs is a great riding road, so if you are planning to stay a few days, there will be no shortage of entertainment. For lodging, you could try the Basin Park Hotel. This hotel is built on the side of a mountain and is listed in Ripley’s Believe it or Not as having all ground ﬂoors in it’s mult-story design. Also, check out Eureka Springs Historical Museum to catch up on some of the local history and color. In town you will also ﬁnd the Great Passion Play Park where every week ( check the local schedules ) the Passion Play is performed. The centerpiece of the park is giant, alabaster white, t h e Christ of the Ozarks statue. The statue is 67 feet cross from a distance. As in Hot Springs, only tall and the arms outstretch almost that wide one bath house still remains; the Palace Hotel suggesting the image of and Bathhouse. Reasonable prices for the re- THORNCROWN laxing baths makes this an excellent place So many bik- CHAPEL to loosen those tight ers visit Eureka muscles from all day of Springs that any ordi- riding. Finally, the local nary Saturday can look trolley’s ( actually like a rally pulled buses made to look into town! like San Franciscan cable cars ) can make a great way to get around town. Or, you can just take the bike that brought you!

Try to visit this gorgeous chapel that looks as if it is part of the mountain. With over 6000 square feet of glass, it is deﬁnitely a beau- tiful place of worship.

[8] BACK TO DALLAS Imagine looking back on this kind of trip and remembering all of the good times and memories you made...

You’re ﬁnished and back in Dallas! than part of the experience, it just becomes a So how was your trip? You just travelled conveyance. So we over 800 miles through some of the best riding hope you enjoyed your roads in Texas. Your ride took you through the trip. Send us an email, Texas Hill Country. Some of your driving was include pictures and straight, highway driving, but we have taken let us howe know great pains to make sure that most of the ride what the best Imagine was on back roads and non-interstate travel. part of the trip looking So what did you see??? was. Or if you back... The Texas Hill Country has some great can’t decide, tell riding roads and scenery, and although you us that too! sampled just a small bit of it, you really got a great taste of the best the Hill Country has to oﬀer. But wait, there;s more - Big Bend is just a short day ride away with even more scenic vis- tas and great riding roads. Maybe next time? Isn’t a motorcycle a great way to travel? Seriously, everyone talks about the “wind in your hair,” but, really, isn’t a motorcycle a great way to do this trip? An recreational vehicle would be very hard to maneuver through the many mountain roads. And a rental car - well it’s just not the same - you don’t get the smell of the air, the feel of the temperature changes. The car really takes you out of the experience - rather

[9] SRR to Talihina, OK - 212 miles Mena, AR to Hot Springs AR - 106 59. Head east on Mt Magazine Rd towardCam- 1. Head southeast on I-35 Frontage Rd 0.5 mi miles eron Bluﬀ Rd 1.9 mi 2. Slight left toward I-35 Frontage Rd/Stemmons 60. Slight left onto AR-309 33.5 mi Fwy 295 ft 33. Head southeast on Dequeen St toward- 61. Turn right onto AR-23 N 1.4 mi 3. Turn left onto I-35 Frontage Rd/Stemmons Church Ave 72 ft Fwy Continue to follow I-35 Frontage Rd 0.1 mi 34. Take the 1st left onto Church Ave 371 ft 62. Turn left onto W Commercial St 0.6 mi 4. Take the ramp on the left onto I-35E N 4.8 mi 35. Take the 1st right onto Mena St 0.3 mi 63. Turn right onto AR-23 N/N 18th St 5. Take exit 447A toward McKinney 1.1 mi 36. Turn left onto AR-8 E/AR-88 E/US-59 N/US- Continue to follow AR-23 N 29.7 mi 6. Merge onto TX-121 N 1.1 mi 71 N 0.8 mi 7. Continue onto Sam Rayburn Tollway 64. Turn left onto AR-16 E/AR-23 N/Madison Partial toll road 19.4 mi 37. Turn right onto AR-8 E/Morrow St S Ave. Continue to follow AR-16 E/AR-23 N 1.9 mi 8. Take the exit toward US-75 N 0.2 mi Continue to follow AR-8 E 36.8 mi 9. Keep left at the fork and merge onto US-75 N 65. Slight left onto AR-23 N 20.5 mi 38. Turn left onto E Main St 236 ft 8.7 mi 66. Turn right onto Lee St 0.2 mi 10. Take exit 45 to merge onto TX-121 Ntoward 39. Continue onto AR-27 N 8.5 mi Bonham 33.1 mi 67. Lee St turns slightly right and becomesN 40. Turn left onto AR-27 N/US-270 W 0.9 mi 11. Continue onto W Sam Rayburn Dr 0.8 mi Parrott Dr 0.6 mi 41. Turn right onto AR-27 N 13.2 mi 12. Turn left onto N Center St 1.9 mi 68. Slight left onto AR-23 N 26.2 mi 13. Turn right onto State Loop 18 0.5 mi 42. Turn right onto AR-298 E 28.4 mi 69. Turn left onto E Van Buren 0.3 mi 14. Take the 2nd right onto US-82 E 33.9 mi 43. Turn right onto AR-7 S 10.0 mi 70. Take the 3rd right onto S Main St 0.6 mi 15. Continue onto Bonham St 2.1 mi 44. Turn right onto AR-7 S/Park Ave 16. Turn right onto 7th St SW 269 ft Eureka Springs, AR to Harrison, AR- Continue to follow AR-7 S 7.2 mi 17. Take the 1st left onto Grand Ave 0.4 mi 44 miles 45. Turn left onto Orange St 315 ft 18. Turn left onto S Main St/E Plaza 71. Head southwest on S Main St toward Ben- 46. Take the 1st right onto Oak St 0.1 mi Continue to follow S Main St 4.8 mi ton St 0.6 mi 19. Continue onto US-271 N 47. Take the 1st right onto W Grand Ave 292 ft 72. Turn left onto E Van Buren 0.3 mi Entering Oklahoma 19.6 mi Hot Springs AR to Magazine Moun- 73. Turn right to stay on E Van Buren 1.0 mi 20. Slight right to merge onto US-271 N/US-271 Bypass N/US-70 Bypass W towardAntlers tain - 86 miles 74. Turn right onto US-62 E/US-65 E/E Van Bu- 3.4 mi 48. Head west on W Grand Ave toward Central ren. Continue to follow US-62 E/US-65 E 21. Continue onto Indian Nation Turnpike Ave 75 ft 31.2 mi Toll road 16.0 mi 49. Take the 1st right onto Central Ave 1.1 mi 75. Turn right onto AR-392 S. Destination will be 22. Take exit 16 toward OK-3 E on the right 10.6 mi Toll road 0.3 mi 50. Continue onto AR-7 N/Park Ave 6.2 mi 23. Turn left onto OK-3 E 0.6 mi 51. Turn left onto AR-7 N 37.4 mi Harrison, AR to Hot Springs, AR -

24. Take the 2nd left onto OK-2 N 33.4 mi 52. Turn right to stay on AR-7 N 7.8 mi 162 miles 25. Turn left onto OK-2 N/US-271 N 53. Turn right onto AR-28 E/AR-7 N 0.2 mi 76. Head east on W Stephenson Ave towardU.S. Continue to follow US-271 N 25.0 mi 65 Business 79 ft 54. Turn left onto 4th St 0.3 mi 26. Turn left onto 2nd St 52 ft 77. Take the 1st right onto U.S. 65 Business 55. Turn left onto AR-10 W/Fourche Ave/ Talihina, OK to Mena, AR - 60.5 miles 210 ft Pennington St. Continue to follow AR-10 W 27. Head northeast on 2nd St toward Dallas St 11.1 mi 78. Take the 1st right onto W Central Ave 0.5 mi 0.2 mi 28. Continue onto OK-1 E/OK-1 Scenic E/US- 56. Turn right onto AR-10 W/Main St. Continue 271 N 7.6 mi to follow AR-10 W 9.2 mi 79. Turn left onto S Pine St/State Hwy 7 S(signs 29. Turn right onto OK-1 E/OK-1 Scenic E/State for Jasper). Continue to follow State Hwy 7 S 57. Turn right onto AR-309/Main St. Continue to Hwy 88. Continue to follow OK-1 E/OK-1 Scenic 0.8 mi E. Entering Arkansas 35.0 mi follow AR-309 10.3 mi 80. Slight left onto AR-7 S/State Hwy 7 S 30. Continue onto AR-88 E 17.2 mi 58. Turn left onto Mt Magazine Rd 18.1 mi 31. Turn right onto Hickory Ave 367 ft Destination will be on the left 1.9 mi 81. Turn left onto AR-7 S/Stone St 32. Take the 1st left onto Dequeen St Destination will be on the right 285 ft Magazine Mountain AR to Eureka Continue to follow AR-7 S 57.1 mi Springs, AR - 117 miles

[10] 82. Turn right onto AR-7 S/Market St 110. Slight right onto AR-27 N/AR-8 W 2.8 mi 138. Continue onto Farm Rd 195 0.6 mi

Continue to follow AR-7 S 14.1 mi 111. Turn left onto Golf Course Rd 0.2 mi 139. Continue onto Farm to Market 195 2.0 mi

83. Turn left onto AR-27 S/AR-7 S 112. Continue onto Polk Creek Rd 2.1 mi 140. Turn right to stay on Farm to Market 195

Continue to follow AR-7 S 15.0 mi 113. Turn left to stay on Polk Creek Rd 9.3 mi 13.9 mi

84. Turn right onto AR-28 W/AR-7 0.2 mi 114. Slight right onto Albert Pike Rd 1.5 mi 141. Turn left to stay on Farm to Market 195 12.2 mi 85. Turn left onto AR-7 S 7.8 mi 115. Turn right to stay on Albert Pike Rd 4.3 mi 142. Continue onto 20th St NE/Farm to Market 86. Turn left onto AR-60 E/AR-7 S. Continue to 116. Turn left onto Mine Creek Rd/Nfw 539 Rd 195 1.2 mi follow AR-7 S 28.7 mi Continue to follow Mine Creek Rd 4.1 mi 143. Turn right onto Lamar Ave/U.S. 82 Bus 87. Slight right toward AR-192 W/W Strawberry 117. Continue onto County Rd 601 4.4 mi 1.1 mi Rd 0.2 mi 118. Continue onto County Rd 64/Fas 2400 144. Turn left onto 1st St SE 157 ft 88. Continue straight onto AR-192 W/W Straw- Continue to follow County Rd 64 5.1 mi berry Rd 5.7 mi Paris TX to Sport Ryder Rentals- 108 119. Continue onto Arkansas 375 N 8.9 mi 89. Slight left onto AR-227 S/Mountain Pine Rd miles 3.0 mi 120. Turn left onto Bethesda Rd/Polk Road 44 145. Head south on 1st St SE towardClarksville 90. Turn left to stay on AR-227 S/Mountain Pine Continue to follow Bethesda Rd 3.7 mi St 381 ft Rd 3.0 mi 121. Turn left onto US-71 S 0.6 mi 146. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto E Kaufman St 276 ft 91. Turn right to stay on AR-227 S/Mountain 122. Turn right onto Reine St S 1.2 mi Pine Rd 1.4 mi 147. Take the 1st right onto S Main St 0.1 mi 123. Turn left onto AR-8 W/Sutherland Ave 92. Turn left onto Blacksnake Rd 3.7 mi 148. Turn left at the 2nd cross street ontoBon- Continue to follow AR-8 W. Entering Oklahoma ham St 3.5 mi 93. Continue onto Whittington Ave 1.7 mi 14.4 mi 149. Continue onto US-82 W 32.8 mi 94. Turn right onto Central Ave 1.0 mi 124. Continue onto OK-63 W 36.3 mi 150. Turn right onto State Loop 18 1.5 mi 95. Turn left onto Orange St 315 ft 125. Turn left onto US-271 S/Dallas St 151. Turn left onto TX-121 S 1.9 mi 96. Take the 1st right onto Oak St 0.1 mi Continue to follow US-271 S 4.1 mi 152. Turn right onto W Sam Rayburn Dr 97. Take the 1st right onto W Grand Ave 292 ft 126. Turn left onto Indian Hwy 16.8 mi 0.5 mi Hot Springs, AR to Idabel, OK- 215 127. Continue onto Indian Service Rd 3.7 mi 153. Take the 2nd left onto TX-121 S 32.1 mi miles 128. Continue onto Route 144 15.0 mi 154. Keep left at the fork, follow signs forU.S. 75 98. Head west on W Grand Ave towardCentral 129. Turn right onto US-259 S 33.3 mi Ave 0.9 mi S/Texas 121 S and merge onto US-75 S 8.5 mi 130. Turn right onto SE Washington St 2.2 mi 99. Turn left onto US-70 BUS W 0.3 mi 155. Take exit 38C to merge onto TX-121 S/Sam 131. Turn right onto NE A Ave 367 ft Rayburn Tollway 0.8 mi 100. Slight right onto Albert Pike Rd 2.5 mi 132. Take the 2nd right onto NE Main St 156. Continue onto Sam Rayburn Tollway 101. Merge onto US-270 E via the ramp toMal- Destination will be on the left 144 ft vern 1.2 mi Partial toll road 19.5 mi

102. Take exit 2 to merge onto US-70 W/Airport Idabel, OK to Paris, TX- 51 miles 157. Continue onto TX-121 S 1.3 mi Rd 6.6 mi 133. Head southwest on NE Main St towardNE 158. Take the Interstate 35E S exit toward Dallas

103. Turn right onto AR-227 N/Sunshine Rd A Ave 144 ft 1.1 mi 3.5 mi 134. Take the 1st right onto NE A Ave 387 ft 159. Merge onto I-35E S 3.4 mi

104. Continue onto Old Dallas Rd 6.8 mi 135. Take the 1st left onto 1st St E/NW Martin 160. Take exit 443B toward Belt Line Rd/Crosby

105. Turn left to stay on Old Dallas Rd 6.1 mi Luther King Dr Rd 492 ft

106. Continue onto Meyer Creek Rd 1.0 mi Continue to follow NW Martin Luther King Dr 161. Merge onto I-35 Frontage Rd 1.4 mi 107. Continue onto Logan Gap Rd 1.1 mi Destination will be on the left 0.9 mi 136. Continue onto OK-37 W. Entering Texas 108. Sharp left onto Liberty Rd 10.5 mi Total Mileage = 1,161 miles 12.7 mi 109. Keep right at the fork 0.1 mi 137. Turn right onto Farm to Market 195 6.1 mi

[11] SPORT RYDER RENTALS: We hope you are enjoying our free DALLAS, TEXAS maps. Thanks for taking the time to check them out and our website. As you can see, we only offer the newest and most exciting motorcycle rentals. We hope you can find time to enjoy our se- lection of exciting from the top manufacturers such as BMW, Ducati, Harley- Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha. We appreciate any thoughts, questions, or concerns you may have and it is our personal commitment to provide you with the best customer experience possible while riding one of our sportbike rentals. This commitment to customer service is shared by the owner and all the Sport Ryder Rentals Staff.

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[12] WHY RENT?

We here at Sport Ryder Rentals were re- ever have friends that come in from cently asked the question, "Why should I out of town to visit and need some- rent a motorcycle when I can own one?" thing to ride while they are here??? For some people the answer will be obvi- Now you have a choice - before ous, but it's a good question and shows Sport Ryder Rentals, the only mo- that motorcycle rental is not for everyone ( torcycle rentals was cruisers. Not but what product is? ). If you are a rider that there is anything wrong with that that rides every day, then motorcycle rental type of motorcycle or riding style, is not for you - but, there are distinctive but sometimes it doesn't fit with groups of people that make good if not what you and your other friends are great rental customers. These reasons that riding. We have a rental motorcycle each group have for rental are listed below that fits almost all "styles" of riding. - some of these reasons will be obvious. Some, maybe not so much... Reason #3: You don't live here and Reason #5: Your wife doesn't let you own you are flying in and want a bike while you a motorcycle!!! DON"T LAUGH! Actually, You want to try out a bike Reason #1: are on vacation in Texas. Maybe you want we have a certain group of customers that before you buy. This is a very common to ride the Hill Country, use Dallas as a fit into this category. Owning a motorcycle theme for customers that come to us. Mo- gateway to the west, or travel down to Big would cause unnecessary friction in the torcycle dealers do not let you try before Bend - the second largest National Park in marriage. Motorcycle rental is a way that you buy, and if they do, it is only for a short the United States. Check out our ride map they can keep the peace and get some of ride around the parking lot - and what can section for more travel ideas. Or maybe the enjoyment of riding. We say - "Anyway you really learn from that??? With motor- you are here for work and are just sick of you can get your fix - take it!" cycle rental at Sport Ryder Rentals, you that company car - we definitely have the can rent for a day or longer and really get a solution for you! And finally, you know, for many guys, there feel for the motorcycle and how you and it is the option of borrowing a bike from a interact. Do you fit with the motorcycle? Reason #4: You don't ride that much - friend - and that is always an option. But Are there certain ergonomic problems that maybe 4 or 5 trips a year. Or maybe you be careful and realize that you are not in- you have when you ride some distance on would take a few trips a year, but haven't sured on your friends bike - at all. If you the motorcycle. Do these go away over wanted to invest in a motorcycle and have don't have much to lose, then not having time? Do you like the engine, the suspen- it sit in your garage doing little but depreci- insurance is not really a big deal - you sion, the fit and finish, etc. All these ques- ating and needing to be maintained. You can't be sued for what you do not have. tions can be answered with sportbike are the perfect rental candidate! It's actu- But for those of you that have some assets rental and sport-touring rental at Sport ally cheaper for you to rent 4-5 times a - like a house, retirement money, etc., lack Ryder Rentals. year and have us pay for the depreciation of insurance while riding is a BIG risk. We and maintenance - and you get a new mo- are fully insured and full coverage liability ( Reason #2: YOU may ride every day and torcycle model to ride every year. with a very large umbrella policy ) is in- not need a motorcycle rental, but don't you cluded in our base rental rates.

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