So I live in Houston, close to downtown, and last October was my last chance to see my idol in the flesh: Valentino Rossi. I decided I would take my 2022 GROM to the Circuit of the Americas.
A little bike in the big city
First, I had to get out. The GROM isn't highway legal so just getting out of Houston takes a while.
As I was making my way out, I decided I'd get "breakfast" at a local French bakery, Magnol. I had the chocolate eclairs. Divine. So no, it's not a typical breakfast, but hey, I'm only human. Don't judge me.
I decided to make a quick stop by a dealer in Katy. I was interested in a Triumph Tiger 850 at the time. I ended up buying a 2021 Honda NC750X DCT
As I finally got out of town, it was just about time for some lunch. You can't spell Texas without "BBQ"
Everyone knows that riding makes you hungry (or is it just an excuse to indulge?). I stopped for a kolache.
Another light dinner before a well deserved night of sleep. I stayed in Bastrop, about 20 miles or so from the track.
I made it early on Sunday. You can park for free on a bike at COTA. I'm pretty sure most people assumed I was coming from Austin. Lol
I had a chance to try the new Honda NAVI
Here's my guy
Food was (way) overpriced at COTA so I waited and got me some tacos down the road
I then headed out and didn't stop until Katy, Texas where I gassed up. From there, it was another 40 minutes before I got home. I was tired but not exhausted. The GROM was fairly comfy. I got a bit of rain on Saturday afternoon but I quickly dried on the bike. The GROM didn't miss a beat. Hills were a bit of a challenge but nothing bad, really.
I did about 350 miles in 2 days. I packed the bare minimum and slept at an Airbnb. Everything I ate was store bought. I had a blast.
A little bike in the big city
First, I had to get out. The GROM isn't highway legal so just getting out of Houston takes a while.
As I was making my way out, I decided I'd get "breakfast" at a local French bakery, Magnol. I had the chocolate eclairs. Divine. So no, it's not a typical breakfast, but hey, I'm only human. Don't judge me.
I decided to make a quick stop by a dealer in Katy. I was interested in a Triumph Tiger 850 at the time. I ended up buying a 2021 Honda NC750X DCT
As I finally got out of town, it was just about time for some lunch. You can't spell Texas without "BBQ"
Everyone knows that riding makes you hungry (or is it just an excuse to indulge?). I stopped for a kolache.
Another light dinner before a well deserved night of sleep. I stayed in Bastrop, about 20 miles or so from the track.
I made it early on Sunday. You can park for free on a bike at COTA. I'm pretty sure most people assumed I was coming from Austin. Lol
I had a chance to try the new Honda NAVI
Here's my guy
Food was (way) overpriced at COTA so I waited and got me some tacos down the road
I then headed out and didn't stop until Katy, Texas where I gassed up. From there, it was another 40 minutes before I got home. I was tired but not exhausted. The GROM was fairly comfy. I got a bit of rain on Saturday afternoon but I quickly dried on the bike. The GROM didn't miss a beat. Hills were a bit of a challenge but nothing bad, really.
I did about 350 miles in 2 days. I packed the bare minimum and slept at an Airbnb. Everything I ate was store bought. I had a blast.