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Sun City Texas
Cruisers

The Sun City Texas Cruisers adventure far and wide on their motorcycles. Pictured above: Robert Klark, Paige Seats, Ron
Johnson, T.L. Luttrell, Russ Miller, Don DeDobbclaere, JoAnn DeDobbclaere, Mike Grafton, Rob Strong, Tom Jameson,
Richard Giddings, Ann Thomas, Troy Pennington, Greg and Maureen Griffin.

By Maureen Griffin All types of motorcycles are represented, I-35 and other congested highways for
including every major brand and size safety reasons. By travelling the country
Ask Sun City residents which activ- from scooters to touring bikes converted roads, the group is safer and able to enjoy
ity makes them feel free, and you to trikes. The membership includes men, the sights.
will receive responses as diverse women, couples, certified public accoun-
as our population. From the adventurous tants, chief financial officers, insurance Other members have planned day/week-
“piloting my plane” to the Zen “walking salespeople, engineers and Marine fighter end group rides along the Gulf to Port
the community trails,” it is clear that Sun pilots. Those new to motorcycles will find Aransas for a seafood dinner and vari-
City residents are enjoying their retire- a wealth of information about bikes and ous spots in the Hill Country. One of the
ment. For the 51 members of the Sun City safety within the group. Miller has been best known rides in the Hill Country is
Cruisers, feeling free is achieved by riding a certified motorcycle instructor since Three Sisters, also known as “Twisted
their motorcycles. When they describe the 2001, and many members have been rid- Sisters.” Not for the faint-of-heart or new
feeling of the wind in their faces, the fresh ing motorcycles for 50 or more years. All rider, the 100-mile ride on country roads
air and going down the highway astride a willingly share helpful advice about riding from Medina to Leakey to Camp Wood
bike rather than being confined inside an and maintenance. and then on to Kerrville are some of the
automobile, their eyes light up. most ambitious in the state. Riders are
Each month the “Keeper of the List,” Russ challenged by canyons, steep hills, tight
Founded in 2002 by Russ Miller (N4), the Miller, plans a group dining ride for the curves and sheer drop-offs. In one 15-mile
Sun City Cruisers is a loosely organized first Thursday of the month and sends stretch there are 65 sharp curves, exciting
interest group. They hold no meetings, out an email blast. Breakfast rides are the drivers and causing some passengers
collect no dues and have no officers. Over usually along back roads within 30 miles to hold on even tighter! While short on
the years, through word of mouth and a of Sun City, while lunch rides are often amenities, including gas stations, the
listing in Sun Rays, the group has grown. longer. If at all possible, the group avoids route has panoramic vistas and gorgeous,

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