This week at Al’s Hideaway slowed down a bit after the excitement of Mardi Gras. The beads are put away, the float is parked, and we’re catching our breath — but the weather has been absolutely perfect for riding.
If you’ve been thinking about getting out on two wheels, now’s the time. Between the beautiful riding weather and the
San Antonio Rodeo in full swing, there’s no shortage of reasons to head to the Hill Country.
And don’t forget —
next month is Bike Rally month.
Thunder in the Hill Country will be rolling into Bandera, and if anyone is planning to ride the
BDR-X Hill Country, that would be the perfect time to do it. Ride all day, meet up at the rally in the evening, and relax back at Al’s Hideaway. That’s what Basecamp living is all about.
While we’re talking events, folks also need to keep an eye on the
PGA Tour – Shell Houston Open (formerly Valero ties in locally with San Antonio events). Spring in Texas is event season, and the Hill Country stays right in the middle of it all.
So we had the vision.
We had the dream.
But where would we build it?
We started our LLC and originally looked toward the Gulf Coast. The idea of coastal camping sounded incredible — until reality showed up. Insurance, permits, regulations, and all the costs that follow coastal property made it clear pretty quickly… that wasn’t going to be our starting point.
So we began looking at the Ozarks.
Then one weekend, we came out to the Texas Hill Country with friends to ride. Somewhere between the curves, the conversation started. The riding was incredible. The scenery felt right. And then it hit us — the biggest difference between the Ozarks and the Hill Country was simple:
In the Hill Country, you can ride year-round.
That changed everything.
That weekend, without any big announcement or dramatic moment, we knew —
The Hill Country would be the home of Al’s Hideaway.
Now the question wasn’t where in the world?
It was which piece of dirt?
And that’s when the real estate hunt began...
(We’ll pick up there next Sunday.)
Until then…
Wishing Happy Trails.
Y’all be safe & God bless.
