Hoofer's Hooligans: 2025 Run To The Run. 10th Anniversary!

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Howdy Folks!

“Hoofer’s Hooligans” will again be making it’s annual Run To The Run in 2025! As usual, we will leave on the Thursday before the Run begins, taking four days to cross the Country (from the Dallas, Texas region), arriving in Ontario on Sunday early afternoon. The dates for this RTTR are:
May 8, depart Dallas, TX.
May 11, Arrive Ontario, CA

I am still working on the logistics for each dahy and evening, so those details will come in the next few months. (You will have PLENTY of time to make hotel reservations before we ride!)

We will, once again, try to stay off the interstates as much as possible so that we can enjoy our trip to the west. I have several new and (hopefully) exciting stops planned, as well as some FANTASTIC places to eat! Along the way, we will sharpen our group riding skills, and reestablish our bonds of friendship and patriotism. By the time we get to Ontario, or body and minds will be ready to begin our RFTW Mission.

For those of you not familiar with “Hoofer’s Hooligans”, it all began about 25 years ago when a group of like-minded Riders got together to head to the start of RFTW. Lead by “Dutch”, this group became known as the DDD, or “Dutch’s Demented Desperados.” The intent was to provide “safety in numbers” as we all rode together. About five years later, the DDD was joined with “Cowboys Desert Renegades” or the CDR. Cowboy (aka Roger Meade) lead this group for another 10 years, until he decided to retire and pass along this Run To The Run. That’s where I came into the picture. I saw some intrinsic value to this Run to the Run, and asked Cowboy who would be taking it over. He very quickly said “YOU are!” So, I was “volun-told” to do it, and “Hoofer’s Hooligans” was born. So, here we are, 25 years since it started, and I STILL see value in this Run To The Run, as it gives us all a chance to hone our skills and get our minds “right” for our upcoming Mission.

If you are looking for a group to ride with on your journey to California, you are welcome to join the “Hooligans.” We have had riders join us in Dallas from as far away as Maine and Florida, from all over the eastern-half of our Country, and even a few who have traveled EAST to join us for the trip out WEST! We have a good time, eat very well, re-learn how to ride SAFELY in a group, and put our minds on our Mission of Honoring our Veterans, Active Duty, and POW-MIA and their Families.

Stay tuned to this thread for more details as they become available.

Cheers!

Jim “Hoofer” McCrain
Midway Route Photographer and SITREP Author

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I may have to do this! I am a FNG, and was also departing on the 8th, from OKC. So im just a hop and skip from you. Let me know the plans once you know, and i will update my hotel reservations.

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Hello. My name is Sue. Aka baglady. Im in central Oklahoma. Could i join y’all on the ride out? I will be going to Amarillo for oil change and check up on bike before heading west.

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Where are the stopping points going west?

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I feel like Amarillo wont be on the list, since he mentioned trying to stay off highways. maybe too far north, if they are taking state and local routes right off the bat? i was going to ride myself all highways and take 3 days…with 2 days downtime to rest up before heading out on Midway route…but this sounds much more enjoyable…and will still give all day Monday to relax and get done what i need to.

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Howdy Folks!

First, you are ALL Welcome to join the Hooligans! We strive to have a SAFE, fun, and informative ride out to California. We will get our bodies and minds ready for our Mission, as well as have some good food!

Our route to the West will have the same overnight stops as last year. (I don’t have the hotels set up yet, but that should come soon.) Our actual riding route will have a couple of weather-related contingencies. I will try my best to steer us towards good, pleasant skies and smooth roads!

May 8. Depart Dallas/Fort Worth area. Exact location TBD. Overnight in Seminole, Texas
May 9. Overnight in Deming, New Mexico
May 10. Overnight in Tempe, Arizona
May 11. Arrive Ontario, California.

For those coming from north of Dallas, I would suggest getting a room in the Frisco, Texas area the night before we leave. (Night of May 7)

For those wanting to join up in or near Amarillo, Texas, the closest meetup point would be in Seminole, Texas the night of May 8.

I have many other plans for this ride, but the details haven’t been worked out just yet. Please be patient, and I will get you the information/details in plenty of time before we leave.

Cheers!

Jim “Hoofer” McCrain

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Come on down to the Dallas/Frisco area on May 7!

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Check the replies for the details as they are known so far. But for a quick answer:
May 8 Seminole, TX
May 9 Deming NM
May 10 Temp AZ

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From Amarillo, your closest location to join up would be our overnight stop in Seminole, Texas, just a few hours south of Amarillo.

Hoofer

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sounds great! I may do this with yall!

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I am looking at riding over to Hobbs. Have a friend there from Amarillo. Would you share the route and i could meet there?

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At this point I am planning on joining on your trip to Ontario. I will again be a chase vehicle for the Southern route from Ontario to DC and will look at supporting Hoofers Hooligans from DFW to Ontario. I have a 24 foot aluminum trailer that is set up with Condor chalks to handle at least 4 bikes. I live near Houston and will come to the DFW area on the night of the 7th. If anything changes in my schedule I will let you know.

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