Tour stop 11 on this year's tour is a new motorcycle museum. That will make two great motorcycle museums on the 2022 tour. The Hill Country Motorheads Motorcycle Museum in Burnet, TX (tour stop 19) and now the Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum in Johnson City, TX.

The Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum is so new that it hasn't opened just yet. The owner, Gordon Massie, expects to have the museum open sometime in late March.

I met with Gordon, on February 14th, to get a sneak peek inside the museum and interview him for this article. I was impressed with his collection of bikes and enjoyed visiting with Gordon. He has a real passion for vintage motorcycles. He spent many years collecting vintage bikes. Many of his bikes are "barn finds" that he found by knocking on doors in small towns and out on country roads.

Gordon contemplated moving from the Houston area (The Woodlands) to be closer to his daughter. To do so, he needed to find a property that could house his collection. While visiting Johnson City, he discovered that a building there was for sale that would be ideal to display his bikes. This led him to the idea of using the building to create a museum so that others could also enjoy seeing the collection. The building dates to the 1930's and was originally a Ford dealership. It has a hydraulic lift built into the garage floor that was specifically designed for Model A Fords!

I noticed one bike (pictured below) hanging from the ceiling and asked Gordon what model of bike it was. He said that he has been trying to determine that himself and would pay $100 to the first person who provides him with photographic evidence that documents what model of motorcycle it is.

Gordon wants to periodically bring in different bikes for folks to see. If you have a vintage, American motorcycle, he would be very interested in temporarily displaying it.

If you love vintage motorcycles, are people oriented, and would be interested in volunteering a little time as a docent (guide), Gordon would like to hear from you.

The museum's hours will be Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission will only be $5 (kids under 5 free). Motorcycle parking will be available in back of the museum.

Gordon looks forward to folks coming to visit the museum. He can be contacted at:

The museum's website is:

The phone application (App) is meant to be useful for folks who are already registered for the tour. There is no cost to download or use the App.

Click link below to access App site so you can save it to your smart phone's screen:

Below are two videos on how to save the link to your phone (one for iPhones and one for Android phones).

For iPhones

For Android Phones

One of the changes made for the 2022 tour is that riders can start the tour as soon as they receive their tour flags.

Setting aside specific flag numbers slows down the process of preparing the flags for mailing and getting them out to all the riders. In order to expedite the preparation and mailing of tour flags this year, requests for specific tour flag numbers will not be taken.

The flag numbers assigned to riders are based upon when folks registered (lowest numbers go to early registrants).

The tour flags will be mailed to all registered riders in March. If you don't receive your flag by April 1, 2022, contact the Tour Director.

Texas Sidecar Company's (TSC) owner Kent Silk put an outstanding Open House together last year. The tour riders who attended the Open House had a great time.

This year, TSC is hosting an open house on March 26, 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm. It's a great way to get your picture for tour stop no. 4. Lone Star Rider (tour stop no. 44) is also likely to be there. Along with the shop being open up for tours and Q&A, there will be some local artisans setup to show their wares and talents. They include a metal art shop and a custom leather & Buckle shop. The Waco Chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) will be here to bless bikes and riders alike. Partners with Veterans and the Donie Fire Department will have tables setup to share information.

See stop 4 on the 2022 Tour Stops page for info on how to find TSC.

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

March - The tour flags are currently being mailed to registered riders. If yours is not received by April 1st, contact the Tour Director with the contact button on this newsletter.

March 26 - Texas Sidecar Company will hold their annual Open House from 10 am to 2 pm in Donie, TX. Owner Kent Silk held an outstanding open house last year. It was great to see so many tour riders attend. Come on out and see his shop and meet fellow tour riders.

April 9 - Lone Star Rider fund raising event for the American Diabetes Association at the Hill Country Motorheads Motorcycle Museum in Burnet, TX.

October 1 - Run with the Big Dogs fund raising event for Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas in Kerrville, TX.

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

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

While not a sponsor, the YO Ranch Hotel will be the host hotel for our event in October.

website at www.ClassicRockNavasota.com. 

The best way to display your tour flag for your tour stop pictures is to use a small, spring clamp (like the one pictured) to attached it to your windshield.

You can buy these little clamps at Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. for a few dollars. You want one with a rubber tip, so it won't scratch your windshield. I recommend using two (especially in west Texas!).

By attaching your flag to your windshield, you will not forget about it when you leave the tour stop location. The majority of lost tour flags happens when folks put them on the back or side of their bike, then forget to store it in their saddle bag before taking off from the tour stop.

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