The Insurance Corner

By Sue HaleyLoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPage 42 by the insurance Lady A man called about two weeks ago raging because insurance rates on his motorcycle went sky high. He wanted to know what I could do to help him. I asked him if he recently had any accidents or tickets, and he told me … Read more

The Great Ride Around Texas!

LoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPage 34 Ride Around Texas with the staff from Lone Star Biker. The staff of Lone Star Biker had planned a 3,000-mile Ride-Around-Texas trip this past October and had invited our readers to join us. Due to a medical emergency we had to cancel this trip at the last minute. This … Read more

Around the Bend

By Carmen JuchLoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPages 30-31 By Carmen Juch Warning: This article is based on opinion. It can contain sarcasm, derision or incongruities. Protective clothing may be necessary when reading. Traditions. Superstitions. There are some people who absolutely will not start the year without black-eyed peas. Others won't begin January first without sauerkraut … Read more

From the Editor

By Larry GoreLoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPage 5 In this issue we focus on the area that falls roughly within a triangle made up of San Antonio, Austin and Houston — the general area covered by The Texas Independence Trail. The recommended route is almost 500 miles of backroads riding, countryside and small towns. If … Read more

Keep the Rubber Side Down — Gray Matter

By Jackie VaughanLoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPage 41 Gray Matter by Jackie Vaughan It's that time of year again. It begins in the evening and continues until mid morning. That misty gray stuff that covers the landscape and coats the road with a thin film of moisture. Carl Sandberg wrote poetry about it; motorcyclists curse … Read more

What is a Biker – Harry Smith

LoneStarBiker — Texas Independence TrailPages 32-33 The largest percentage of people who own motorcycles – especially Harley's – have come into the sport later in life. And there are some good reasons for this, maybe they rode when they were younger but then had the responsibilities of raising a family, or were getting a career … Read more