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Don't know when I originally joined but I know it was before the great crash. My official join date shows as 2009 on my profile but it was earlier. Pretty sure that was a result of the great crash. I consider OG to be anyone from the Golden age of OR. Say pre-2012 or so. Wish we could get some more bike night and official gatherings going again. Those were a lot of fun and made the forum pretty tight as we could put faces to screen names. I've made lots of friends here over the years.

Now you got 15. One for the quote and one for rep.

WTF is this shit and why do I have 13 notifications?

If that is directed at me, I said 'virtually the same' as in almost the same, yes the menu's are different...but the difference is minimal. I think some of us need this: http://www.amazon.com/Who-Moved-My-Cheese-Amazing/dp/0399144463

-mowing lawns -considering buying a car then an suv then a truck then a camaro then a seriously what the fuck -graeters. ugh. -rooting for cinci teams for some fucking reason

god those rwb vfrs are pretty.

So 6 people from the first 50 still actively posting. I think what's more impressive is Kawi Kids post count....and he hasn't been active for like 3 years.

RAIN TOMORROW HAS POSTPONED THE EVENT UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 Date: SATURDAY - May 21, 2016 All details are subject to change - so please follow up to this thread before the event to verify all details are the same! There will only be ONE Epic Ride event this year! The route and meet place will be the same as last year since it rained both times and the attendance was way down, I want the event to get to have a chance to ride this route with a decent showing. I feel next year (2017) we will return to Hocking Hills. Meet Place: Church of Christ, New Concord OH Maple Ln, New Concord OH Church of Christ parking lot, New Concord OH Time: Meet by 10:30 Start organizing group by 11:00 and kick stand to ride by 11:30 Route: https://goo.gl/maps/so6Hh Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. T-Shirts https://teespring.com/unofficial-epic-ride2016 Facebook Event has been created for this event if you want to utilize that also. http://www.facebook.com/events/990247394386889/ After the ride is complete, weather permitting, we will be grilling hotdogs & hamburgers, providing chips, drinks, etc for everyone to enjoy together afterwards before people start heading back. Special thanks to ricer1 for the donation to allow this to happen. Please make sure you thank him if you see him. 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. 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. Food will be provided at the end of the ride. Ideal maximum group size is ten riders with a lead rider and a tail (sweep) rider. These 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 thumbs 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 may be needed for the faster group; when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for themselves. Don't wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times, riders might have to cross a 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, please make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass other riders within a group, except at stops or if the rider in front waves you passed. Try and avoid 'pushing' a rider in front of you (this means to give the people in front of you space so they don't feel pressured to go faster than they are comfortable). 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. Video from Previous Years: 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. 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. RSVP LIST Tonik TimtheAzn Snot Hellmutt wojo72 connie14 Isaac's Papa what jacobhawkins bmwnut Max Power Wolfman1 DerekClouser whaler jschaf B-Mac heagacongoose DAC Al Z Heimer Shoop mojocho Anden 330racing?? trentwilson43056 ninjachk08 (+1) Scorpion-Ninja GeoMotoVlogger Dubie Durk theroamr jdonn shadyone? Howabusa BrayanRdgz7 o-no-moto 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.

what the fuck, go karts or go home. jesus

what's he going to do if he finds you? chase you down angrily and give you silent emo rage stares but then pout when a cadillac separates him from you in normal every day traffic? then write angry forums posts about it afterwards and tell you all the things he might have done if only you hadn't been saved by that cadillac? derpderpderpolicious

Hoping to get a leather vest with some patches and a bandanna for Xmas next year so I can go to the Expo next year. Adding some Kevlar probably wouldn't hurt......

And finally to the 20 seconds difference... In ANY group if a 20 second difference, you are looking at a bump. If you are running 20 seconds slower than the fastest "I" rider, that's probably over 2:00/lap. Not gonna happen... So, to that point in regards to safety, we will bump when we see these types of things. No different than "A" Group. Fastest guy is running 1:30 and you are running a 1:50... That's "I" Group pace. There will not be a true baseline for times. We do not feel lap times are the top indicator. However... They will be used in reference at times like this kind of idea. What are those baselines? I feel differently than most. I hate lap times. I can find a guy in "A" that can run a 1:36 on his purdy laptimer. Has a great session of bench racing with his buddies and shows that one lap he squeeked out that high 1:36. Issue is he was on fire, out of control, murdering his lines and turn in points, etc. Had he slowed down and rode smart and with a reserve, he'd run a 1:39. That guy needs help. He's going to pop can his bike and possibly hurt someone else for a stupid lap time. On the other side, I use lap times to show the difference in what we work on vs. what they were doing prior. I can take a guy and he run a 1:40 and just cannot get into the 30s. I work on lines in the carousel and key hole and we drop 2 seconds instantly. This then is compared and shows him that with the same effort, he is working easier and more efficiently and the result is a faster lap time. Efficiency and smoothness is what I want. Not a damn lap time. Plus, a single lap time os pointless in a track day. Segement work is ideal and what you really need to use those timers for. If I had it my way, I would ban lap timers for most rider...

I just read the entire SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY thread. That was a great read

Sure!

How in the hell is this the same as the desktop version? Same would mean same menus, etc...

Yes. Rule 3 is a blast. Drinking and mini bowling

I vote Newark, Zanesville or East Columbus

My first ride of 2016 was uneventful. Rode to IP to join the group, rode to lunch, shot the shit, rode home. Was happy as hell to get out for a bit though. Pirate fest on Sat and a ride on Sun in Jan. I'll call that a win.

ghaaaaa, not this shit again. Todd is trying to relearn this shit all over again. I dont like change except for in women, positions and food. My only real request, so far, is for the love of god and redheads please give me back desktop option on my phone. I hate using mobile versions.

Where are the Waco PD snipers when you need them?

#24 and still around. Good times built from the original OR crew.

Or I can put you on everyone's ignore lists.

June of 2006 I joined 14 days after the forum was started.. boom.. Met ben that same day at a bike night.. we saw stars... it was magical

if you run A last season you will be allowed sign to A this year too.if you really off pace and your lines are all over the place then you will be send to I.

My finding is that Aerostich are the only pants that won't leak...Over the years i've had pretty much everything else with Firstgear HT overpants running second. All the rest will eventually leak starting in the crotch which never dries out... That being said I wear shorts under mine in the heat, and unzip the top part of the leg zipper for air, I ride a lot including being in 100+ degree temps out west, and it works great for me.

Twist of the Wrist II. Read it. Watch it. Love it. http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-Basics-High-Performance-Motorcycle/dp/0965045021