Ride w/ Bill H.to Joe's Italian

Event date: 
Sat, 09/12/2026 - 9:30am

Let’s return to Joe’s Italian in Hempstead today. Plenty of good parking, good food,  and lots of room for a big group so come on and ride with us.

It will be a 1.5 hr ride for 70 miles with a return along basically the same route back to RHD if you choose of another 1.5 hr ride for 70 miles.

Meet up at 9:30 am, KSU 10am

Route from RHD

https://maps.harley-davidson.com/share/rides/XYitFSdVCU

Return route

https://maps.harley-davidson.com/share/rides/4N6bcYBoqs 

IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON RIDING, PLEASE click the RSVP tab at the top of the page SO WE HAVE AN IDEA OF HOW MANY RIDERS THE ROAD CAPTAINS NEED TO ACCOMODATE!

Notification of cancellation will be posted at least 1 1/2 hours before the meet time. Arrive 30 minutes before KSU with a full tank. Be sure that you have checked your bike (tires, air pressure, etc.....). Routes and destinations are subject to change with little or no notice. You can cancel your reservation any time. Routes and destinations are subject to change with little or no notice.

We are trying something new for the calendar. Included below is an overview of the route. The GPX files below can be downloded to your computer them manually input into a GPS device other than Harley. The links in the disscusion section with the preface of https can be loded into your Harley  or your cell phone the normal way that you have been doing. if you like haveing an overview of the route we will include it in the future, if not we won't.

Event location:
12707 Southwest Freeway
Republic Harley
Stafford TX
See map: Google Maps
Event route: 
GPX File(s):
  Download File: Joes_1.5_RHD_SkylineOS.gpx
  Download File: Joes_Rtn_SkylineOS.gpx

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Republic Chapter #1115 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Republic Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Bill Helms
Road Captain

wdhelms@earthlink.net