We had another successful event in Kerrville, TX. Thank you to all of the sponsors that donated raffle items and to all of our great volunteers.

The event included a presentation by Jamie Cole, a ride to the VA Hospital in Kerrville to honor the residents/patients, an optional ride to the Bent Rim Grill, and raffles.

Jamie gave a great presentation on how service dogs have changed her life. Her first service dog, Jake, is now retired. However, he doesn't know it. He stays by Jamie's side. He is now a pet for Jamie's family. Shay became Jamie's new service dog in October 2021.

Jamie states, "Jake allowed me to come off of 21 medications, allowed me to travel alone, and do things with family and friends that I had not done in quite some time. He went everywhere I did, helping me in so many small ways that others were not realizing while he was doing it.

Jamie has written a great kid's book about her service dogs. It will be published soon. It will be a great gift for your kids or grandkids. I will be sure to let y'all know when it is available.

Jamie is in the market for a Harley Softail. She is trying to keep the cost to $10,000 or less. She is not picky about the color. If you know of one that meets the criteria, please let me know and I'll pass the info on to her.

One of the tour sponsors is Texas Sidecar Company. Owner Ken Silk will be donating a sidecar for Jamie to use! Thank you Ken for generously supporting a Veteran and being a tour sponsor.

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

Riders lining up for the ride to the VA hospital in Kerrville.

As part of this year's "Run with the Big Dogs" event, we rode to the VA Hospital in Kerrville and did three laps around the hospital in honor of the Veteran patients/residents there. Some of them were out on the sidewalk. Video taken by Sharon Lovely (Rider 157).

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

Demonstration by ProRider Central Texas at the event in Kerrville.

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 14th, 32 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 14th, 228 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.