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  1. unOFFICIAL FALL Epic Ride - Saturday September 27

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    Posted · Edited by snot

    I believe this Epic Ride is already close to maximum capacity for fun and folks. It's "this close" to becoming unmanageable. I know that I would steer clear of any large crowds and gatherings, but I'm hardly one to use as a benchmark. When I would go on the OR Gap trips, I would leave the cabin early and come back late... and just sit on the porch and think about the next day's ride. I didn't hang out with the party crowd, because that's not my thing. Folks were having wicked fun, though. Lots of stories and memories were made every night.

    My proposal would be to keep the Epic Ride as is, and create a new event. That way, you're less likely to discourage riders like myself and Tpoppa and you'll open the door for riders that enjoy spending time with their families. Don't get me wrong, I love my wife and son, and I love spending time with them. However, last Saturday was my first "vacation" in a long time. I was lucky to get away for the day and Lyndse was kind enough to cover my shift at home. That doesn't happen with any regularity, so 500 mile days are my way of blowing off steam. The Epic Ride isn't something that would usually interest me, but the few I've attended have been quite enjoyable.

    I've put less than 1500 miles on my Multistrada this season.. and 1000 of those miles were on both Epic Rides. Don't take that away from me, man. That's just mean. :(

    Fuq I meant to + rep not - rep.. some one please add rep for me. My phone sucks!

    I added rep to all your post on the thread :D

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  2. unOFFICIAL FALL Epic Ride - Saturday September 27

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    Posted · Edited by snot

    Jack,

    A lot more members would vote vs post. Right now Doc and Derek are looking into options for the ride. Starting a poll may help them and others decided what they would like. It would also keep this tread for this ride vs a mess of opinions and ride experience.

    Not all the members will view a thread dedicated to a past date and ride.

    As far as several rides and activities you need volunteers to help with leading, sweeping, etc. We have a hard time now with leads and sweeps.

    I doubt the major has spoke up, I see different riders at each event most of which have not chimed in.

    Just my .02

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  3. unOFFICIAL FALL Epic Ride - Saturday September 27

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    Posted · Edited by snot

    It's not for everyone. But, it is for me.

    I did mention gentle and easy, not fast.

    When riding through Wayne National

    Forest in the dark, I am always cautious.

    I find it to be a different kind of ride, with

    very little traffic and a peacefulness that

    calms me.

    .

    Those little critters are fast and its just not a risk I will take 100 miles from home.

    The spring groups have been the more active groups but we only have ~ 40 riders at most of the rides. If people are willing to stay over night I can see one big ride and then people can do whatever. Why don't you start a new thread and have a vote? Then you can see the real interest in doing small random group rides including night.

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