SweetCosmicPope t1_j9mb7pm wrote on February 23, 2023 at 12:14 AM

This is the HLSR trail ride. One of my former coworkers used to ride with his team every year.

HesalitesStuckRod t1_j9md19z wrote on February 23, 2023 at 12:27 AM

A "trail ride" on the highway almost perfectly explains Texans. They love the Country Western look, but they can't go without their city comforts. Betting half those wagons have some form of AC in them.

SweetCosmicPope t1_j9mdgat wrote on February 23, 2023 at 12:30 AM

Yeah, it's a little silly, but it's a long-running tradition. I can't speak for the others but my coworker used to sleep on a stack of hay in his trailer. lol

flippythemaster t1_j9mviq8 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:42 AM

In fairness, it's not like much of Texas is wilderness anymore. The highway is probably the only way that you can go such a distance without running into things like property line fences (and people angry that you're trespassing on their land).

Also, people are allowed to dress up and have fun, whether it's your thing or not.

_Gandalf_the_Ghey_ t1_j9paydo wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Do you think there's wagon trails running through Houston? Do you criticize any other culture's traditions that are partially celebrated on a now-paved surface?

Jomskylark t1_j9q4rz8 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Kind of a weird criticism. They can still do their cosplay and bond with friends while not having to suffer under the Texas sun just to be realistic.