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Date: SATURDAY - May 14, 2022 Meet Place: Marathon gas station @ 706 S Friendship Dr New Concord, OH 43762 Time: Meet by 10:30; kick stands up by 11:00 or earlier if possible Notice I did not label this an Epic Ride. I’m no social butterfly so this is just a meet and let’s ride kind of thing for me. Definitely want to say hey to some familiar faces and meet some new folks, but I’m no Derek. I don’t see me organizing photos or taking snapshots as everyone rides in. If there’s somebody that wants to do that and that’s his/her thing chime in and we’ll try to make it all work. I’m willing to lead a group of similar speed guys, but we may need some others willing to lead depending on who shows up. My pace will be my normal which I would classify as medium fast. If I bring the sport tourer I’ll be a bit slower than my normal I’d guess. I don’t think I’ll be too far off my normal, however. Request: Be AGATT if possible 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. Route: https://www.mapquest.com/directions/list/1/us/ohio/marathon-346546101/to/us/ohio/bristol-oh-283477805/to/us/ohio/chesterhill-oh-282035655/to/us/ohio/wolf-creek-oh-283486998/to/us/ohio/watertown-oh-282912229/to/us/oh/marietta/45750-1933/551-n-7th-st-39.424269,-81.453203/to/us/ohio/sitka-oh-283399104/to/near-39.585387,-81.216415/to/us/ohio/lewisville-oh-282027802/to/us/oh/woodsfield/43793-9166/50561-state-route-145-39.848095,-81.169210/to/us/oh/piedmont/43983/73830-freeport-rd-40.167995,-81.241399/to/us/oh/cadiz Note: I do not have the route looping back to New Concord. If you follow my route to Lewisville, OH 145 and 78 intersect there at a gas station I plan to fuel up at. You can use 78 to access 77 or continue up 145 with me to 800 and you can access 70, or follow me on into Cadiz if you like. If not looping back is a deal breaker speak up and I’ll make the adjustments. This is how groups were labeled in the past I would tell you medium-fast and fast are probably underestimated here. Medium was about spot on with what is written here the year I rode in it. 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. 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 are 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 are 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. 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. Those of you that have been around awhile please chime in if I missed anything. Looking forward to this

Great news. Best of luck with the merging.....the newest ride. Still got cars. No more flying, and boats are gone.....but here I is!

Covid thread. I told them my vaccine turned my penis into a mutated baby hammerhead shark. They banned me for the weekend to "think about what I've done" and when they unbanned me I told them to basically go fuck themselves.

I know Tank and talk to him frequently. I’ll let him know

Can you merge with the Goldwing forum? They perma-banned me.

Looks good. Trans Am's def stood the test of time. I just figured he drove a '64 Buick Skylark.

Probably a statement people should really think about. Speaking from experience many moons ago when I first started riding in our medium-fast and fast groups. If you are thinking about it you probably don't belong in the fast group. These people already know. Durk is downplaying his normal pace - dude can ride. Just be aware it can get quick BUT they will always wait for you so do not feel the need to try and play catch up. I was so bad on my first fast ride they assigned me a sweeper (Thanks Jerry and Dave I still remember this day like the back of my hand. It's the day I decided to take this sport more seriously- I think I've gotten out of hand at this point.) I still remember the days of watching Doc, Paul, Jerry, Jim, Uncle Punk, Tony, Dave, Derek, etc just disappearing into the distance . They made me better.

He did, and it was epic.

Only the worst people on the planet would ride a BMW.

Eagles’ Quest - Just For Fun Event Milford PA Rally REVIVED October 14 through 17, Thursday till Sunday. Please join us in the scenic NE corner of PA to revive this event that ran for several years – led by Doc Lane from Hampton NJ. If you’re not from the area and thought that NY and NJ were nothing but urban sprawl – get your butt up here, and we’ll show you some wilderness, cliffs, and maybe some Bald Eagles. You won’t be in any city, but on a clear day, you can see NYC from the top of Perkins Memorial Drive. If you’re from the area, come on out and meet some other sport touring riders. Have dinner with us at the historic Dimmick Inn & Steakhouse, in Milford, or perhaps the Carriage House in Barryville NY. We have prepared several street routes, 100 to 250 miles. Routes will be available on printed maps and by gpx and REVER files. Destinations/overlooks/stops include Hawk’s Nest Highway, Woodstock (Bethel Woods), NY-6 through Harriman State Park. Perkins Memorial outlook, Storm King Mtn. This event will be late in the year and this is short notice – but we really wanted to get it restarted! The motel prices are a bit inflated because this is peak leaf season. Upside - the rides will be extra colorful. Headquarters: Scottish Inn Milford 274 Routes 6 &, 209, Milford, PA 18337 (570) 491-4414, www.stayhihotels.com/property/scottish-inns-milford-pa https://goo.gl/maps/EQktKiConTSZUqax8 Thurs Fri & Sat $/night 2Doubles: $109.99 $139.99 4 rooms reserved King/Queen: $95.99 $129.99 3 rooms reserved Located next door to the Village Diner, 7AM to 8PM Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/235391741844965/?active_tab=about

I’ll be in whatever group I decide when I get there I know some people are stupid crazy or White bike I’m riding! But I’m down to ride Can Run sweep or lead

Here’s my 88

Awesome, CR lives on! 😎

This is the car thread, you want "what did you do to your bike today" thread. Poor car peeps are looking that this going 'wtf, why did he only buy one rear tire?' Damn noobs.

Spent 2 days detailing the Trans Am. I’m new to the car side of this show. By no means is she perfect but she cleaned up pretty good.

I just added a www redirect for all of you old fucking boomers who still type "www"

220miles day lunch ride from Hocking hills to Marietta "Boat House of Marietta Boathouse BBQ" and return.

Serviced and new tires installed.

Motor is in. Made more progress than I expected today. Another couple of good workdays, and I'll be riding again.

We need to fix that

True, but it sucks too cuz we can't rip on you anymore for hanging out on a bike forum despite not actually owning a bike.

Small pick-ups makes waaaay more sense than these tiny SUVS I'm seeing. *Looking at you Buick*

My 1978 Chevy. Miss the hell out of that thing.

THIS is a Ford Maverick...not a truck.

I remember sitting at my computer at work, and Ben talking about starting an Ohio motorcycle forum. I am impressed with what he has done. Joined August 3, 2008.

That's crazy! If only this place was what it was 10 years ago... **Edit: Damn, I just looked and I joined in 2009. I remember bubby @max power was the first person I met from here when he helped me trailer my salvage title VMAX to the BMV for an inspection. Crazy how time flies. Thanks for making me feel old haha.

Hell I don’t have a bike anymore either.

I may not make this, which makes me sad. I will probably be in Vegas that day for the Snoop Dog/Ice Cube concert.