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Is it a bad thing that my wife agreed with most of those comments...

I got an Allstate email today, and they're giving a $5 discount! (And you don'tt need to actually have Allstate insurance...) http://www.allstateridernews.com/motorcycle_show_offer.php Promo Code: Allstate Riders Cheers!

I thought I had something special, but now I remember searching for the promo code last year. Thanks for sharing! At this point, I'll probably go to the Detroit show on Saturday. I'll PM you a code later this week...hmmm, maybe we can use both codes.

Ha! I'll use that one on my dad. He's decided that he just needs to get a Harley someday.

PM sent. The online price is $12. http://www.motorcycleshows.com/Cleveland Adult: 1-day $12 (online advance) • 1-day $13.50 (online general admission) • 1-day $15 (box office) Purchase tickets online in advance and save $3 off the box office price! Save with $12 online only tickets

Oh, right. Well, that makes sense. Looks like I'll be getting one of those hotel rooms...

Huh? They're giving away gift cards to IP if you complete a MSF course?

I've got 25 to give away also. I'm only planning to use 3 or 4. If you're in the Cincy/Dayton area and need one, send me a PM and I'll do what I can to get you one. At a minimum, I can PM you the discount code to use when buying your ticket online!

Is it crazy to think that you can just ride to the race the day of the race? I've not been to the race, but would like to experience it. Living in Cincinnati, I make the trip to Indy a few times a year, so I don't see why you can't just make a "day trip" out of it. Has any one just gone for the day?

Good post.

Hilarious. List updated, but maybe we should lock this thread before it gets out of hand.

Lurkers rejoice. The list is growing! swingset brings up a good point: What defines a great road? In my opinion, I'm interested in identifying roads and routes that are at least 10 miles long and have a decent number of curves. I'm not necessarily interested in "scenic" roads, but I've noticed that the "technical" roads tend to also be rather scenic. To swingset's point, is the road/route fun? If yes, then I think it belongs on the list. Side note... I'm trying to figure out the best way to document these roads. I started a Google Map, but the maps on motorcycleroads.us are pretty good. So, my new plan is to film the roads in 2010 and link to the road on another site if it's already mapped. But that is just my plan as of today. It'll likely change.

Maybe we should try to get 20 first...50 might be a stretch. I may ask you for details about those roads. Thanks!

How about that? Good roads do exist! These links will help me plan for next season. Thanks for sharing.

I found this map of Colorado's mountain passes that a MC club challenges members to ride. The "50 Pass" challenge is to ride (you guessed it) 50 passes. When complete, you get your wings (it's a Victoria MC club). Granted, Ohio doesn't have any mountain passes (at least that I know of). Do we even have "50 Roads" that Ohio riders should try to ride at some point? If we can identify 50 Roads, then maybe Ohio Riders could organize a similar challenge. Thoughts? (Maybe I'm dreaming, because Ohio's roads can never compare to Colorado's roads.) adamgh81 and others posted some interesting ones here: http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=29301...some of the roads mentioned in the above post include (EDIT: List updated as new roads/routes added to this thread...): OH Rt 78 between McConnelsville-Glouster (map) 555? 536 56 from Ash Cave to 664? (Near Hocking Hills) 278 from 56 to Nelsonville? St.Rt. 83 from 60 @ Beverly, Ohio to 78. Turn left to see Big Muskie Bucket. Rosewood to Sidney on St. Rt. 29. A speeders delight. Long sweepers but a short 10 mi. 658 rt. 39 from mansfield to millersburg isn't a bad run Rt. 97 from lexington to loudonville is a good road 374/56 around the Hocking area 557/643 541 206 715 374 676 255 149 139 from beverly down to belpre 335 from beaver to wheersburg 139 from jackson to portsmouth 772 from chillicothe to blain highway blain highway from 23 to 50 683 from 50 to 93 550 from athens to marietta 671 from 50 to 327 41 s from greenfield SE Ohio Rt. 26 out of Marietta 555 outta zanesville, 78 outta nelsonville and just about all the roads that run along the sciota river. 38 outta marysville towards and past London. 315 from Delaware to worthington 147 from Bellaire to Barnesville 9 from New Athens to Armstrong Mills 250 from Bridgeport to Cadiz 800 (OH-800 North from Woodsfield) 556 148 245 from St Rt 29 through West Liberty to St Rt 33 287 from St Rt 245 at Macochee Castles to St Rt 33 147 678/664 26 715 241 83 60 south of Killbuck 821 from marietta to beverly vigo rd from 50 to 35 327 from wellston to 50 73 from portsmouth to hillsboro 788 from jackson to 93 160 from gallpolis to hamden ... More? If you know of any, post the road with start and end points. As I get time, I'll map them and add links to the maps (I don't have much time...).

Ha! That's great. Thanks to Red Bull for making my childhood dreams come true. I thought "downhill skiing on ice with skates" would have been a nice add for the Olympics...I was probably 12 when I had that thought.

Yep, after submitting my previous post I did the math. I did just over 600 one day on a trip to Florida a couple years ago. 750 would be a solid day. I'll watch for the day-by-day itinerary.

I was just looking at the miles to Denver this morning. Good timing. I see that you're passing through Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. I've got family in those towns. My cousin owns 4 bars in Des Moines. And, Billings, MT! That's where I was born, and I've wanted to get back. Maybe I missed it, but how many miles a day do you plan to ride? I think my limit is 500-600. I'm interested in tagging along.

Good reminder about the deer. I rode to work today and Monday (I was surprised to see that it was 37 degrees that morning...but my frozen body agreed!). Next week (November!) is looking good. What's on my winter upgrade list? Heated grips. That way, I can start my spring rides earlier.

I love getting that question and giving them the same response. ...maybe I will start wearing all of my gear when I drive. That might help me get through the winter while my bike waits for spring.

I wish I had more time to do web development. It's been a couple years since I've designed an entire site, and now I only maintain my dad's touring site: http://www.mountainsanddeserts.com (it needs to be updated, but I think it's still a decent site).

Mine includes 22 miles of highway, so it takes me a good hour or so to warm up once I get to the office. And that's when it's been in the mid-40's. I think I'll draw the line when it goes below 40.

I thought the season was going to be over due to weather, but I'm going to commute the rest of the week! Maybe I'll hit 5000 miles this year after all. I know for some, that's probably not a lot, but it beats the ~4500 miles I rode in 2008...and that included riding to Florida and back.

Ah, they'll be fine. I made it to work this morning. And tomorrow is looking pretty good also. Nothing like a low-40's ride to wake you up in the morning!

Just got back. Road Blue Rock to Harrison on my way to the store and back. On the way back, I passed a couple Gixxers stuck behind a Harley. Poor guys. We'll see how things look for next weekend...