The last day to submit pictures to the Picture Submission Portal (PSP) is November 15, 2022. Don't procrastinate, get your pictures uploaded soon...

On September 17, 2022, I rode up to Lewisville to check out the fundraiser that Riders Bikers Supply (tour stop 15) was hosting for Lone Star Rider (tour stop 44). It was a great event and a fun time for the attendees.

While at the event, I was pleasantly surprised to see several tour riders taking part. One of them was Tom Jones (flag 459). Tom has been a rider on the tour since it started. Tom brought a really cool bike to the event. So, I asked him to provide some background about his bike so I could share it with y'all. You will understand why I put the movie poster above in the newsletter when you read his story.

Article by Tom Jones (Flag 459).

I bought a replica helmet and a replica jacket. The jacked, bought from an eBay auction, was supposedly signed by Peter Fonda. The seller showed me a picture of Peter Fonda signing the jacket, but never sent any authentication.

To commemorate Peter Fonda and the 50th anniversary of the Easy Rider movie, I planned to ride the Captain America chopper from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA to Key West, FL with two buddies.

We hauled our bikes to San Franciso in an old school bus in April 2019.

I'm the only one that made the whole trip from San Francisco to Key West on a bike.

We started our trip from the Golden Gate Bridge. From there, we went down Pacific Coast Highway 1 to north of LA, then to Bakersfield CA, Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, Winslow AZ, Durango CO, Santa Fe NM, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Pensacola, and down to Key West.

I almost gave up when we hit Oklahoma City. I was so exhausted. But, I kept going despite the snow, wind, sleet, and rain along the journey. I rode 3,600 miles across America on the Captain America replica.

Mile marker 0 on U.S. Highway 1 in Key West Florida.

We have some great tour sponsors in the lodging business. Click the button below to check their rates and availability.

If you made all 50 tour stops and I have not yet updated your record, please contact me so I can review your pictures out of sequence and update your status.

As of October 31st, 54 riders made all 50 tour stops. When the tour ends, I will issue a Tour Update Newsletter that lists all tour finishers (25 or more tour stops).

Riders who submit 25 to 49 qualifying tour stop pictures will receive a rocker patch like the one shown above. If this is your first year qualifying on the tour, you will also receive the round logo patch.

As of October 31st, 284 riders have submitted 25 or more qualifying tour stop pictures. You can check your status with the button below (as of the review date indicated).

Be sure to save the following dates on your calendar for these events.

November 15 - Last day to submit pictures to the Picture Submission Portal.

Jan 1, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023 - Registration for the 2023 tour.

In accordance with the rules for participation, submission of receipts from specified tour sponsors (up to 3) earn additional points.

Be sure that the name of the sponsor or non-profit, date of purchase or donation is visible on the pictures of receipts that you submit. Be sure to write your flag number (with a pen) on the receipts that you submit.

If a receipt for lodging or food is to be split by a couple, write both of your flag numbers on the receipt. The split receipt would need to be uploaded twice (one for each participant).

Sponsors whose receipts earn points are:

BONUS POINTS – For five (5) bonus points, take one picture of your bike at a tour stop with your tour flag and a copy of Ride Texas magazine. You pick the tour stop location, but only submit one picture. Submitting multiple pictures with the magazine in the picture will not increase the bonus points – just send one. The Ride Texas bonus points selection is right after stop 50 on the drop-down selector in the picture portal. To subscribe to Ride Texas, see this link.

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American Diabetes Association (Lone Star Rider's Mission)

To make donations to Lone Star Rider's Fund Raising page for the American Diabetes Association (ADA), submit a picture of the receipt you receive via email from the ADA. When you fill-out the on-line donation form, put your name in the "name recognition box" and in the personal note box, enter a note to state that you are participating in the Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas.

Be sure to review the Rules for Participation, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) page and the reminders on the back of your tour flag. Many rider questions are answered in there.

Be sure to take your pictures and upload your pictures in HIGH RESOLUTION.

Be sure to enter your correct flag number, as pictures uploaded with an incorrect flag number will not receive credit.

Check your picture while still at the tour stop, as you may need to re-take it to get a good picture that will count.

If you lose your tour flag, use the Contact button on the 2022 Tour Riders page to let me know. I'll then send you an invoice ($4.75 + tax) that you can pay on-line so I can get a replacement tour flag in the mail to you.

If I notice a copy of "Ride Texas" Magazine in one of your tour stop pictures, I'll give you credit for the bonus. However, you should select "Bonus" (which follows stop 50 on the drop-down list) when you upload a picture with the magazine to receive credit. If you have a picture with the magazine and I did not give you credit, upload it as the "Bonus" picture.

Please do not reply to this newsletter email. Instead, use the "Contact Tour Director" button, if you have a question. Thank you.