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I hope I never get shot by a glove. Dam that would hurt. Plus I'd never live that down. I will keep my gloves unloaded.

FIRST! Hell yea. And thank you all, you, your attitudes and your abilities made it one of my best trips. And I sincerely mean that.

What good is an unloaded gun? If you remove the lethality of the weapon you negate the purpose of carrying it.

Details of this event are identical to that of the one we held last Spring. If you were unable to attend that Spring Epic Ride, you'll have the encore version! Unfortunately, wolfman1 was involved in a crash that totaled his motorcycle and sent him on a chopper, therefore even though he's obtained another bike, he and his wife had an agreement that he is done for the season. Therefore, he will be there to help get everything organized the day of the event. He'll also be the one bringing the t-shirts and anything else we find that may be needed to run the event smoothly. A special thanks to him! Date: SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 2014 Rain Date: Sunday - September 28, 2014 All details are subject to change - so please follow up to this thread before the event to verify all details are the same! Meet Place: Hocking Mall Shopping Center ---Hocking Mall St, Logan, OH 43138 Logan shopping mall lot on 664latitude. 39.54528°, longitude. -82.43083° Time: Meet by 10:30 Start organizing group by 11:00 and kick stand to ride by 11:30 Pre-Ride Meetups: W/SW Rider Meetup NE Rider Meetup Central Rider Meetup NW Rider Meetup (Links TBD) When you arrive we will *hopefully* have areas designated to your group for the ride (i.e. fast, med-fast, med, etc), so please park your bike in the group you wish to ride. This should save some hassle organizing groups later on. Route will be same as Spring ride.http://goo.gl/maps/ZnwBZ Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. T-Shirts Orders for t-shirts will also be possible by PM'ing me a size. Shirts will be $15.00 for S-XL and additional costs for larger shirts.To request a shirt, PM your size or visit this thread and request the shirt.http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/105725-fall-2014-epic-ride-tshirts/ Please send payment for tshirts via PayPal to derekclouser@gmail.com. If payment is not received by September 16th, your order will be deleted. Some etiquette to help us all better as suggested by many riders: Everyone is responsible for themselves, so ride within your limits. Crashing is not something we want to have happen. We had several incidents last year, some because of bike maintenance and I believe some because they were outside their comfort zone in terms of speed. Ride within your limits and stay safe. Our goal is to have a fun safe day of riding with a bunch who share the same passion. Crashing only ruins that fun, not only for you, but for others as well.Grab a bite if you want before ride as there wont be lunch stops. Ideal maximum group size is ten riders with a lead rider and a tail (sweep) riderThese two riders should be interchangeable in skill level so that the sweep rider can evaluate and help the riders in front of them:These two riders need to know the count of how many riders are in their group. The lead rider needs to wait at all stops for the sweep rider to give him a thumb up.At each stop the leader or sweep rider can switch or at their discretion ask and allow a new formation of the line.Do not allow passing other riders in same group once the ride has started except at starts. Passing slow moving vehicles might be needed for the faster group, when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for them self. Dont wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times might have to cross double yellow to pass. Group leaders and sweeps should know the route well and if possible have ridden it prior to event. Do not allow changes of groups at stops (Unless both ride leaders of both groups are aware of the change and it does not raise the group count to over ten riders.If a rider has to leave a group early make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass except at stops. If you picked the wrong spot in line of your group ask to change positions at stops or if a rider signals you to pass. Start the ride with a full tank of gas. Many folks are planning to grab a bite at the end of the ride, those with time should do it as it will be fun. The unfortunate long haulers will start back to get home before dark. The Groups Always start one group below what you feel you ride. Meaning if you think your fast, start with medium fast group and if you are comfortable move to the fast group during gas break after letting the lead and sweep know. Better to be safe than sorry. Remember we might be riding roads very new to you. Fast: Usually 70mph on the straight and 25-30 mph over the posted limit of curve. The people who belong to the group know they belong to this group, they dont think they belong here.Dont jump in here unless you been riding with such fellows for some time. eg: UP, Midgettodd, Hutch, Core rides Medium-Fast: 65-70mph on the straight and 20-25 over the posted limit of curve. This is the usual fast rides some group rides do, still rather fast• Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Medium: 65 mph on the straight and 15-20 over the posted limit of curve. This is the everyday regular group rides pace,Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Slow: 60 mph or around posted limit on the straight and up to 10 over the posted limit of curve. This is the a very comfortable yet fun group ride.Jump in here if you like doing friendly fun rides and also new riders must join here.The last two rides most people rode this group showing zero ego issues and they had most fun.No ego in both years kept our rides with 0 casualties. If you could please announce if you plan to attend and which group so I can keep an ongoing list. If you plan on bringing someone else from outside of the forums, or those who don't post, please add a +1 for each member, so we can kind of figure out how many groups we will need to plan for.Also post if you are willing to sweep or lead so we can get a list for that as well. Here are some videos from previous Epic Rides2014 Spring Ride - POV Dizzledan Group: Med-Fast Sring Ride - Edited by Dizzledan - paired by Color between leads/sweepsLeads: Full List of People Attending: Snot Dac Casper Heagachongoose (+1) NinjaDoc Josh1234 OH650R silentcropduster Shoop jacobhawkins claine650 jnor whaler Tony07R6 Isaac's Papa rollnhot Anden DreamNofR1 Wolfman1 (not riding, just helping organize) Omega jd724 330racing Dubie (+extras) DerekClouser Grokked Earache Tigerpaw TonyBlaze lowcel +1 Tpoppa Connie14 Triumph B-Mac TimTheAzn shadyone tall_tracy cptchaos pxl356 Fast Earache Tpoppa (LEAD) Med-Fast Heagachongoose jacobhawkins omega connie14 dubie Triumph DerekClouser Whaler wolfman lowcell (+1) Med DAC silentcropduster claine650 tigerpaw tonyblaze helmutt (LEAD) snot B-Mac Heagachongoose's +1 TimTheAzn shadyone (Sweep) Slow Josh1234 OH650r Shoop Tony07R6 Anden JD724 Tall_Tracy Grokked PXL356 cptchaos Disclaimer: The following words "Ohio Epic Ride" refers to this specific ride. By attending the "Ohio Epic Ride", you agree to the following; You acknowledge that you understand that motorcycle riding and touring is hazardous and may result in serious injury or death. You understand that this activity in which you are voluntarily participating has inherent risks (including death, loss of limb and permanent disability, and damage to or loss of property) that you assume. You certify that you are duly licensed and competent to operate a motorcycle in a safe manner, and the vehicle you will be operating during the ride is in safe and legal operating condition. You are solely responsible to determine the speed and operational characteristics of your motorcycle and your ability as a motorcycle operator while participating in the ride. You hereby agree to expressly and voluntarily accept and assume all risks involved in operating a motorcycle or participating as a motorcycle passenger while participating in the ride. You hereby covenant, as a motorcycle operator or motorcycle passenger, not to sue Ohio Epic Ride, their organizers, agents, employees, officers, directors, managers and representatives for any and all loss or damage including property damage or loss, personal injury, permanent disability and/or death, arising out of your participation in this activity (including but not limited to riding, touring, transportation to and from the activity, and at all lodging and stops). "Ohio Epic Ride" makes no warranty regarding conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops, and the rider to assume all risk that the conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops are other than what is expected. You understand and agree that "Ohio Epic Ride" is acting as my agent only to provide guidance as to routes, and I hereby release and hold harmless "Ohio Epic Ride", its organizers, agents, assigns and heirs against any and all claims, causes of action, or any other liability of any kind arising from my operation of a motorcycle, or as a motorcycle passenger during my activity of motorcycle riding.

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/news/continental-recalls-9000-tires

Another year of MotoGP at Indianapolis is on the books, and it was a great weekend of racing. I also ran into Dgasser and his wife - was awesome to see you guys! The new track surface and corner modifications were really well received by the riders, and you could tell by watching them that they were more relaxed, and were enjoying riding much more than in previous years. As a result, lap times were down and the racing was great in all 3 classes. The other bonus is I felt like the corner changes made for some better photographic angles, so I moved through most of my usual spots and was pretty happy with the results. It's been interesting watching Rossi's style evolve this year. He's really getting off the bike more than he did previously: Colin had some great special leathers for the Indy race: Trying something different with Dani: Loved the intensity of Cal's look: Indy skyline courtesy of Mr. Marquez: Lorenzo looked much better than in past years: Not a good day in qualifying for Bradley Smith. Fortunately he was not injured: Downtown was great as usual, and getting bigger every year. There were so many Groms running around that I now desperately want one. Really sad to see Colin go, but I'm glad that he's able to leave a very successful career and spend time with his family: Basically superman: I'm still working through the majority of the shots, but the rest will be here

I don't think it'd be of any help to you really, but I'm in Nashville if that would help out on your trip either way as far as a place to stay or drop something off, etc.

Sena smh-10 /thread

Maybe you should reevaluate who you vote for then.

Lots of heartbreaking family stories out there. Some of them even occur outside the military.

Got mine today also. So, who's up for the butt burner or butt burner gold?

Not sure if trolling or just a complete lack of knowledge about firearms in general.

This is too good not to be quoted

NEO ride down will meet at BP station in Lodi for west side and Akron, then we also stop in Coshockton for far East NEO riders. There will be a separate meet up thread as we get closer to the ride date with details and times.

These type of competitors are what elevate the sport. Nice Vid.

I'm betting the gun was a Glock.

The whole situation is so Fing stupid and I am so Fing tired of all the BS surrounding events like this. Here's an idea, let's destroy our city and where we live because we are mad, cuz that makes sense. People now a days are so stupid it's amazing.

The press has a right to be there. Why would the police care if it was being filmed unless they have something to hide?

If they were firing to the east the were firing at us too. Oh the outrage!

Film crew went looking for the action and found it. Not surprised. Probably set up right in the middle of what was about to happen. So then they become the news. More news that isn't news.

They also gassed a state senator and arrested 2 Washington Post journalists for recording them. Police are out of control.

Law breakers all of you, I never go faster than let's say 60 or so.

We need to meet at that dairy queen that's closer for the NE Ohio people

Who knows for sure. I can't tell if this article, written a few days ago, is speaking in terms of now or a long time ago. US airstrikes obliterated the vanguard of the insurgents as they came within range of Erbil's outskirts. In recent years Erbil has been transformed into an oil-boom town, a base for numerous multi-national energy corporations, including the big American companies Chevron and Exxon Mobil, all now drilling for oil and gas. Prominent US commentator and author Steve Coll argues that the threat to US energy companies was a factor in Washington's rush back to Iraq. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-12/iraq-crisis-who-are-the-kurds/5666482 Here's another article. Seems more about oil than religious wack jobs not liking each other. More like paid wack jobs doing the work of interested parties wanting to take control of certain areas. So if you had a shit load of money and could forcefully take over some oil fields and then sell it, why not... http://www.vox.com/2014/8/11/5988377/kurdistan-oil Interesting that a filled Kurdish oil tanker is sitting 50 miles away from Houston and can't unload. So the entity we're supporting, we're also telling them they can't sell their oil direct because we want to support the oil sales going thru Baghdad to support the Iraqi government yet the government is not paying the Kurds their cut. wtf

Got to use one of my favorite movie lines last night. My 8 year-old was impressed. Jehovah's Whitness approaches us while on porch swing. "Sell crazy somewhere else. We're all stocked up here".

All you vodka posters in the whiskey thread, Grey Goose is first, but Svedka is more practical. So the wife gets her $40 / 1/5 Grey Goose and I get my $20 / 1/2 gallon of Svedka. But then she wants to mix the GRey Goose!!!!! Drives me crazy!!!

I've never been more than 5-10 over the posted speed limit. Damn criminals.

Crown is way overrated... Maker's Mark is much better. Titto's is a cheap vodka that's good in mixed drinks. Kettel one is an excellent sipper and preferred in my house. OYO is even better for an occasional and unusual sipper. Lagavulin 16... aye laddy, that's gooder than sex. Foo foo flavored liquor's are great for frat parties and raves. Yes, I'm a liquor snob. Yes, these are only my opinions. And yes, a good shine beats all comers at a party.

I think we all agree that the looting of stores is idiotic, at best. But I'd disagree that the looting is a bigger issue than what appears to be ...if the reports are true...that this kid was basically executed, no matter what he did prior. If he gave himself up and the cop followed him, stood over him and emptied his pistol into his back...then yeah. That's a bigger problem.

135 is about as fast as I've gone and as fast as I ever wanna go.

I heard they rioted a shoe store....stole everything except work boots.

Im in on this. Spring ride was great, this should be even better. ...also interested in a T-shirt, medium, just let us know how you want payment.